Dr. Fanny Black
Biography
Dr Fanny Black
Forensic Psychologist | Adult ADHD Specialist
Dr Black is a HCPC-registered Forensic Psychologist who runs an established private practice. She has extensive experience working in both the NHS and private sector across community mental health services, psychiatric hospitals, and secure environments including prison settings. She has also held the position of Honorary Lecturer in the Psychology Department at the Institute of Psychiatry in London.
Training and Professional Background
Dr Black has specialist training in the diagnosis and assessment of adults with ADHD, alongside associated and co-morbid psychopathology. She has significant experience providing ADHD assessments both privately and within criminal and family Court proceedings.
Her background spans forensic, clinical and secure settings, supporting comprehensive assessment of complex presentations involving mental health and neurodiversity.
Areas of Clinical and Forensic Expertise
Within her private practice, Dr Black prepares approximately 100 expert reports per year for the Family and Criminal Courts. She provides expert assessments and opinions relating to:
Neurodiversity and Adult ADHD
Mental health conditions
Offending and violence risk
Personality disorder
Sexual offending
Domestic violence
Fire-setting
Substance misuse
She is experienced in delivering detailed forensic psychological evaluations for legal proceedings, combining clinical expertise with structured risk assessment and evidence-based formulation.
Professional Roles and Academic Experience
In addition to her clinical and forensic work, Dr Black has held an academic post as an Honorary Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, reflecting her ongoing involvement in teaching and professional development within psychology.
Professional Roles and Academic Experience
In addition to her clinical and forensic work, Dr Black has held an academic post as an Honorary Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry in London, reflecting her ongoing involvement in teaching and professional development within psychology.
Languages
French
Location
Dr Black offers flexible online appointments.
