Dr Désirée Saddik

Dr Désirée Saddik is a Clinical Psychology expert specializing in medico-legal assessments and expert witness court reports. With a career encompassing child forensic psychological assessments, trauma assessment, and family treatment interventions, she brings a nuanced understanding of psychological complexities to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating psychological trauma, assessing family dynamics, and evaluating whether age assessments meet legal standards.

Dr Saddik has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving child forensic cases, trauma assessments, and family treatment interventions. Her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the Tavistock and Portman Trust, along with certifications in EMDR training and safeguarding, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of responsibility in disputes involving psychological assessments and family dynamics.