Dr Hopton is the Clinical Director of Forensic Psychology Clinic. She is an experienced Forensic Psychologist and is registered with the Health Care and Professionals Council (HCPC) and chartered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). Dr Hopton is regularly instructed to conduct psychological assessments for criminal and prison law cases regarding mental health and offending behaviours. She has particular expertise in the assessment and treatment of men convicted of sexual offences. Alongside her private practice she is a lecturer in forensic psychology and mental health at Queen Mary University London. 

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Dr Hopton has extensive experience working with health and justice settings in both the NHS and the private sector. She has worked across the care pathway within the criminal justice system from court diversion services to inpatient services and within the community including the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway. Her training includes comprehensive assessment, formulation and intervention for individuals with a range of offence histories. Dr Hopton is trained in a number of specialist assessments for evaluating cognitive abilities, personality, mental health and risk. 

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Alongside Dr Hopton, Forensic Psychology Clinic has a network of associate psychologists with diverse expertise to ensure all referrals can be appropriately catered for. ​We are committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based services that adhere to the highest ethical standards.