Dr Tanya Banfield is a Chartered Psychologist and British Psychological Society-trained Expert Witness, registered with the UK Register of Expert Witnesses. She provides independent psychological assessments and expert reports for criminal justice, workplace, and regulatory proceedings involving neurodivergent individuals.

Tanya specialises in reports relating to ADHD, Autism, and combined diagnoses, offering objective, evidence-based insight to assist courts, tribunals, and employers. Her reports and testimony are informed by extensive experience in forensic and occupational psychology, and underpinned by her Doctorate in psychology, which focused on health in the criminal justice system.

She accepts both private and Legal Aid instructions and has acted for individuals, defence teams, employers, and regulatory bodies, ensuring balanced and impartial assessment. Tanya’s approach combines forensic precision with clinical empathy, offering clear, accessible analysis for complex cases.

Typical instructions include:

• Capacity and diagnostic assessments related to ADHD, Autism, and neurodivergence

• Reports addressing the impact of neurodevelopmental conditions on behaviour, cognition, and decision-making

• Workplace and employment-related expert assessments

• Regulatory and professional conduct investigations

• Delivered training for the maternity team at Conquest Hospital in Hastings.

Her reports are written to court standards, including detailed observations, analysis, and professional opinion. Tanya’s evidence is frequently used to inform case outcomes, employment tribunal findings, and workplace adjustments.

“Every report is guided by the principle of fairness — understanding context, not just condition.”