Forensic Psychiatry & Medico-Legal Reports
Independent, objective, court-ready psychiatric reports for legal, occupational, and medico-legal purposes across Ireland. Prepared by experienced clinicians with a strong focus on clarity, evidence-based opinion, and professional standards.
WHO IS IT FOR?
Suitable for legal, occupational, and clinical referrals
We provide independent, objective psychiatric reports for solicitors, insurers, employers, agencies, and self-referrals. All reports are evidence-based, clinically reasoned, and structured to address the specific legal or occupational questions raised.
PERSONAL INJURY CLAIMS
PSYCHOLOGICAL INJURY
WORKPLACE STRESS
TRAUMA-RELATED CLAIMS
CIVIL LITIGATION
CAPACITY ASSESSMENTS
OCCUPATIONAL REPORTS
DISABILITY & SOCIAL WELFARE
FORENSIC ASSESSMENTS
At Mindful Space, we prepare independent medico-legal psychiatric reports using a structured, evidence-based approach. Reports are written to be clear, defensible, and suitable for court submission – compliant with professional and ethical standards required of expert medico-legal work.
WHAT WE PROVIDE
Services we provide
Six specialist report types — each prepared to meet the specific requirements of its intended audience.
Medico-Legal Psychiatric Reports
Suitable for personal injury claims, psychological injury, workplace stress or burnout claims, trauma-related claims, and civil litigation.
Forensic Psychiatric Assessments
Mental state at the time of an incident, risk assessment, capacity and insight, and behavioural analysis.
Capacity Assessments
Decision-making capacity, financial capacity, consent to treatment, and independent living capacity.
Parental Capacity Assessments
Parenting ability, safeguarding concerns, family court proceedings, and Tusla-related reports.
Occupational & Workplace Reports
Fitness for work, return-to-work planning, workplace accommodations, and functional impairment.
Disability & Social Welfare Reports
Disability allowance applications, functional impact documentation, and long-term mental health impact.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Clear, Structured Fee Structure
An initial case review consultation is all that’s required to get started. The full assessment fee is agreed following scoping of your case.
Step 1
Initial Case Review Consultation
45–60 minutes
€180
Payable at booking. Everything you need to get started.
- Review of referral query
- Clarification of legal requirements
- Confirmation of report scope
- Documentation review
STEP 2 + REPORT
Full Medico-Legal Assessment & Report
If you decide to proceed after scoping
€1,200 – €1,800
Fee dependent on case complexity, documentation volume, urgency, and number of parties involved.
- Comprehensive psychiatric assessment
- Structured clinical formulation
- Court-ready written report
- Suitable for legal, occupational, or clinical use
If the case is not suitable for assessment at Step 1, there is no obligation to proceed and you will not be charged for the full assessment.
Optional Add-Ons Available
Urgent Reports (Priority Turnaround): +€200–€400
Additional Report Copies / Amendments: from €100
Court Attendance / Expert Testimony: €180–€250/hr
ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Four Structured Steps
Each stage is carefully designed to build a complete picture of the referral question, clinical history, and functional impact – so our clinicians can prepare a clear, defensible, court-ready report.
Step 1
Referral & Case Review
Referral from solicitor, GP, insurer, agency, or self-referral · Fee agreed at this stage
Once a referral is received, we will:
- Review the referral source and clarify the specific legal or occupational questions
- Determine whether the case is suitable for assessment
- Confirm the proposed scope of work, fee structure, and estimated turnaround
- Identify what background documents will be required
Step 2
Comprehensive Assessment
Duration:typically 60–120 minutes · Primarily secure video consultation · In-person or hybrid on request
The assessment includes a detailed psychiatric evaluation. This may include:
CORE CLINICAL DOMAINS:
- Full psychiatric and psychosocial history
- Review of presenting concerns and current mental state
- Detailed exploration of relevant symptoms and functional impact
- Review of past psychiatric, medical, occupational, and social history
- Consideration of risk factors and safeguarding issues
- Review of available medical, legal, occupational, or educational records
- Structured clinical formulation in relation to the referral question
ADDITIONAL COMPONENTS
- Collateral information from relevant sources where appropriate
- Review of previous reports and clinical records
- Additional sessions where cases are complex
Step 3
Report Preparation
Timeframe: typically 10–15 working days
Following the assessment, the clinician will prepare a comprehensive structured report. Reports may include:
- Background and referral context
- Relevant psychiatric history
- Clinical findings and mental state observations
- Diagnosis, where applicable
- Causation, where relevant to the legal question
- Functional impact on daily life, work, relationships, or parenting
- Prognosis and risk considerations
- Clear, balanced, and defensible professional opinion
All reports are prepared in a clear and professional format suitable for legal, occupational, or clinical use. Standard turnaround: 10–15 working days. Expedited reports available on request.
Step 4
Clarification / Follow-Up
If required following report delivery
- Clarification for instructing solicitors or agencies
- Supplementary letters or addendum reports
- Updated opinions where new information becomes available
- Court attendance / expert witness input by separate arrangement
Additional fees may apply for follow-up work beyond the original agreed scope.
TURNAROUND
Typical Overall Timeline
From referral acceptance to final report, the process usually takes 2–4 weeks, depending on case complexity, patient availability, documentation volume, and urgency of the instruction. Expedited turnaround is available by prior arrangement.
Standard turnaround: 2–4 weeks
Report preparation: 10–15 working days
Expedited option: Available on request
REPORT STANDARDS
Court-Ready Reports
All reports are prepared to the standards required by Irish courts, tribunals, insurers, and instructing solicitors — structured for legal readability and suitable for submission across legal, occupational, and clinical settings.
✔ Independent & impartial
✔ Evidence-based & clearly reasoned
✔ Structured for legal readability
✔ Suitable for court submission
✔ Compliant with professional & ethical standards
⏱ Standard turnaround: 10–15 working days. Expedited reports available upon request at an additional fee.
Request a Report
To request a report, please email us at referrals@mindfulspace.co. Please include a brief case summary, the specific legal or occupational questions to be addressed, relevant documentation, and the required timeframe.