Dr Simon Lewis

Psychology for real life

PsyLewis brings together two complementary services: Emotional Wellbeing for individuals, and Expert Witness & Intervention for professional commissioners.

Emotional Wellbeing services are available in Liverpool and online. Expert Witness & Intervention services cover the UK and Republic of Ireland.

Professional background

Dr Simon Lewis is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist. He has worked in mental health since 2001, across NHS and HM Prison Service settings, and completed his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at the University of Liverpool in 2007.

His experience spans work with children, young people, adults and families, including specialist child and adolescent mental health services (CAMHS), adult mental health, learning disability, neuropsychology and youth offending services. He has particular experience of children in care, adoptive families, attachment and the effects of adverse childhood experiences and trauma.

His NHS experience includes Assistant Clinical Lead and regional lead responsibilities for Children in Care, alongside assessment, therapy and consultation with the systems supporting vulnerable young people. He has provided expert witness assessments, reports and evidence in care proceedings since 2011.

Qualifications and registration

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Liverpool (2007). BA (Hons) Psychology with European Study, University of Exeter and Université Paris V René Descartes.

Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) as a Clinical Psychologist, registration PYL16611 — view the HCPC register.

Further training includes Internal Family Systems (IFS), EMDR, clinical supervision, DBT skills and mentalisation-based work with families. These approaches inform a flexible practice shaped around the person and the questions they bring.