Dr Moustafa Saoud
Consultant Forensic Psychiatrist, Psychotherapist & Expert Witness in the UK
Delivering evidence-based forensic psychiatry expert witness court reports and psychotherapy for trauma, anxiety and depression.Coming soon: Expert psychiatric consultations with compassion and care.
- Over 20 years’ experience across psychiatric services
- Clinical Senior Lecturer and MSc Psychiatry Course Lead at Brighton & Sussex Medical School
- Bilingual medicolegal reporting in English and Arabic, accepting legal aid and private instructions
Forensic psychiatrist expert witness UK
Expert Witness & Court Reports
Trusted by Crown Courts, Magistrates’ Courts, the Parole Board, solicitors, and international bodies for specialist forensic psychiatric assessments, rapid turnaround, and courtroom testimony.
Core report types
- Fitness to plead, criminal responsibility, and capacity to form intent (mens rea)
- Structured risk assessments for stalking, serious violence, and sexual offending
- Civil and family court evaluations for custody, vulnerability, and personal injury
- Mental Health Act recommendations, tribunal evidence, and care pathway planning
- Complex diagnostic formulations for psychosis, mood, personality, and neurodevelopmental disorders
Experience highlights
- GMC Specialist Register in Forensic Psychiatry (6099307) since 2013
- Approved Clinician and Section 12 approved under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Member of the Expert Witness Institute (sabbatical) with peer-reviewed outputs
- Instructed by international criminal courts
- Utilises HCR-20 V3, PCL-R, Stalking Risk Profile, ADOS, and ADI-R
- Average two-week turnaround following interview and documentation
Areas covered
- Crown Courts, Magistrates’ Courts, High Courts, and First-tier Tribunals
- The Parole Board, Crown Prosecution Service, and international jurisdictions
- Instructing parties: solicitors, local authorities, police forces, and healthcare providers
- Adults requiring bilingual (English & Arabic) medicolegal reporting
View detailed medicolegal process
Each instruction begins with a comprehensive review of papers, followed by structured clinical interviews and psychometric testing where indicated. Reports synthesise forensic, psychiatric, and psychodynamic perspectives to address the court’s specific questions.
Private fees are agreed upon instruction, with legal aid rates accepted for eligible cases. Peer review within a specialist network helps ensure robust, defensible opinions for the court.
Ready to instruct? Share case details securely to receive availability and fee confirmation within two working days.
Request a ReportPsychotherapy, trauma, and personality difficulties
Psychotherapy Services
BPC registered forensic psychotherapist offering integrative psycotherapy for adults navigating complex trauma, and mental health challenges.
What I can help with
- Complex mood disorders
- Personality disorders and emotional dysregulation
- Trauma-related presentations including PTSD and complex trauma
Initial consultation & what to expect
- Collaborative exploration of history, goals, and current supports
- Clarification of therapeutic focus with recommendations for evidence-based approaches
- Integration with existing care teams where multidisciplinary input is helpful
- Clear discussion of fees, availability, and review points
Learn about therapy structure
Sessions can be delivered online or in person, typically on a weekly basis. Dr Saoud can combine psychodynamic, cognitive, and trauma-informed models to create a bespoke formulation and treatment plan.
Enquire about psychotherapy availability and fee structures tailored to individual needs.
Book ConsultationPsychiatric consultation coming soon
Psychiatric Consultation (Coming Soon)
A dedicated psychiatric consultation clinic is in development, with plans to offer comprehensive diagnostic assessments and treatment from a forthcoming UK location. Register your interest for updates as the service launches.
Education, leadership, and governance
Qualifications & Professional Roles
Accredited forensic psychiatrist with senior academic, clinical leadership, and governance responsibilities across the UK and international networks.
Education and qualifications
- Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (MRCPsych), 2008
- MSc in Psychotherapeutic Approaches in Mental Health, 2012
- MSc Neuropsychiatry (Part I), 2006
- MBBCh, 2002
Professional appointments
- On the GMC Specialist Register for Forensic Psychiatry (February 2013)
- MSc in Psychiatry Course Lead & Clinical Senior Lecturer, Brighton and Sussex Medical School
- Royal College of Psychiatrists Examiner and Educational Supervisor for Higher Trainees
- Executive Board Member, International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy
- Approved Clinician status and Section 12 approved under the Mental Health Act 1983
- Member of the Expert Witness Institute (sabbatical)
More information: Brighton and Sussex Medical School, Expert Court Reports, International Association for Forensic Psychotherapy
Publications and research leadership
Publications & Research
Academic and conference contributions spanning forensic psychiatry, risk assessment, and mental health service development.
- Vogel E, Asmat S, Jones B and Saoud M (2023): Physical Health Checks on Admission and at 6 Months – Royal College of Psychiatrists Congress, Liverpool.
- Research Lead: Use of the DUNDRUM Toolkit (Project Grant: £40,000), 2021 – Present.
- Principal Investigator: People with AuTism detained within hospitals (the mATCH study).
- Saoud M, Harvey J, Kirby T (2017): An Evaluation of Self-esteem in the Forensic Healthcare Service – Forensic Faculty International Conference, Madrid.
- Saoud M, Witharana D, Gurusingh A, Colaco-Dias, Adshead G (2012): Improving Identification of Mood Disorder in High Security – RCPsych International Congress, Liverpool.
- Saoud M, Theophanous M, Salib E (2007): Diagnosing visual hallucinations in an elderly patient. Progress in Neurology and Psychiatry.
- Saoud M, Theophanous M, Salib E, Lindon F (2007): Friday the 13th and Suicide – RCPsych Congress, Edinburgh.
Contact & referrals
Arrange a conversation
For expert witness instructions, psychotherapy enquiries, or forthcoming psychiatric consultation, please outline the nature of your request. Private fees are agreed individually, and legal aid rates are accepted where applicable.
For urgent matters, please use the secure email channel above.
Responses are typically provided within two working days.