Lothian Psychology

Lothian Psychology Ltd is an Edinburgh based company offering psychological services to the legal community. Dr Potter works as Expert Witness for the Court in cases where attachment and parenting are the primary areas needing investigation. She also has significant experience in cases with children with additional needs. Adoption and permanence and post adoption/permanence contact are areas where Dr Potter has particular interest.

 

The company was initially set up as Lothian Psychological Assessments Ltd in 2015 and changed to Lothian Psychology Ltd in September 2018.

Services

Dr Potter prepares court reports and acts as Expert Witness in cases involving families. Her primary areas of interest are attachment and parenting. Adoption/permanence and post adoption/permanence contact are areas where she has particular experience. Cases involving children with additional needs are also undertaken frequently.


About

Dr Potter acts as Expert Witness in cases whereby the primary area of concern is parenting and attachment.

We are based within the Central Belt and provide a Scotland wide service as required.

Latest news

Jan 2023 – Happy New Year to all our clients old and new! Hopefully everyone enjoyed some peaceful time with their loved ones and are back at work refreshed and ready to crack on!

May 2022 – Currently Court work is taking up all the time available but do keep checking back as we are keen to get back to do some one to one work when time allows!

October 2018 – October has been our busiest month ever! 

Testimonials

“I was very impressed with the service received from Lothian Psychology. They were very easy to instruct and to discuss instructions with. The report was produced within a good timescale and the terms of and the recommendations were very constructive.”

Lora Meldrum, Solicitor, Allcourt Solicitors

“I instructed Lothian Psychology to look at complex evidence relating to child attachment and greatly valued the skilled input from Dr Potter and her team.”

Alan Rodger, Solicitor

“I instructed Dr Louise Potter in a family case. I found her report extremely detailed and value for money. The report was turned around quickly. I would use Lothian Psychology for any future reports. I was overall extremely happy with the service.” 

Ashleigh Slaven, Stevenson & Marshall LLP