Dr Janis Fairbairn, PhD(ClinPsych), BA(Hons), DipTeach(Psych), MAPS, MAPSCCP

Dr Janis Fairbairn, PhD(ClinPsych), BA(Hons), DipTeach(Psych), MAPS, MAPSCCP is a Clinical Psychology expert specializing in alcohol and drug abuse litigation. With a career encompassing cross-cultural adult education and group therapy programs, she brings a nuanced understanding of psychological impacts and treatment modalities to her litigation work. Her work centers on investigating psychological conditions, assessing treatment efficacy, and evaluating whether clinical standards were met.

Dr. Fairbairn has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across Australia, involving cases related to substance abuse and post-traumatic stress disorder. Her PhD in Clinical Psychology, along with her membership in the Australian Psychological Society and its Clinical College, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of causation in disputes involving psychological conditions and treatment outcomes.