Dr Kiran Sandhu – Forensic Psychologist – London

Dr Kiran Sandhu – Forensic Psychologist – London

Dr Kiran Sandhu – Forensic Psychologist – London leads the forensic neurodevelopmental assessment stream at Harwood Child Psychology. She earned her BSc (Hons) in Psychology in 2011 and completed a Doctorate in Forensic Psychology Practice at the University of Birmingham in 2014. Consequently, she brings over thirteen years of clinical experience across diverse mental health settings. Since 2018, she has focused primarily on neurodevelopmental assessment services within NHS providers, ensuring each evaluation reflects both forensic precision and developmental insight.

Furthermore, Dr Sandhu is a neurodiversity‑affirming clinician who specialises in assessing Autism Spectrum Disorder and ADHD across the lifespan. She conducts gold‑standard evaluations using the Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule (ADOS), Autism Diagnostic Interview – Revised (ADI‑R), and Autism Clinical Interview – Adults (ACIA), as well as the ADHD Clinical Evaluation (ACE) and DIVA‑5 (including the Young DIVA‑5). Moreover, her forensic expertise extends to complex child protection assessments and staff consultations within residential children’s homes. Consequently, families and professionals gain clarity and confidence from her thorough, collaborative approach.

In addition, Dr Sandhu has worked extensively in inpatient services for adults with learning disabilities and in military settings, where she assesses veterans with complex trauma histories. She integrates trauma‑informed frameworks into every process, which ensures that clients feel understood and validated at each step. Registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, she also mentors trainee psychologists, thereby sustaining Harwood’s high standards of diagnostic practice and professional development.

Services

• Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments
  Employs ADOS, ADI‑R and ACIA protocols to clarify social communication patterns and sensory profiles.

• ADHD Diagnostic Evaluations
  Utilises ACE and DIVA‑5/Young DIVA‑5 tools to differentiate attention‑deficit presentations and guide personalised strategies.

• Forensic Psychological Assessments
  Conducts specialist evaluations for child protection cases and complex legal contexts, ensuring thorough risk analysis.

• Residential Home Consultations
  Advises staff in children’s homes on behavioural management and mental health strategies to support vulnerable youth.

• Inpatient Learning Disability Support
  Provides assessment-driven intervention plans for adults with intellectual disabilities in secure settings.

• Complex Trauma Screening
  Delivers trauma‑informed evaluations for military personnel and others with challenging trauma histories.

• Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  Partners with psychiatrists, therapists and social workers to refine integrated care pathways and follow‑up plans.

Additional Information

Harwood Child Psychology offers both in‑person consultations at its Hampstead Garden Suburb, Harley Street, Chiswick and King’s Cross clinics and secure remote sessions via an encrypted online platform. Consequently, clients choose the format that best fits their circumstances and comfort levels. Furthermore, a protected online portal hosts pre‑assessment questionnaires and digital symptom trackers, which streamlines appointment time and maximises direct clinician–client interaction.

Weekly multidisciplinary case‑review meetings ensure that each assessment and intervention benefits from collective expertise and the latest evidence‑based practices. In addition, the practice hosts periodic community workshops on neurodevelopmental topics, positive behaviour support and trauma‑informed care. These events equip families and professionals with practical tools and foster peer networks beyond clinic walls.

Ultimately, we invite you to make an enquiry with Dr Kiran Sandhu at Harwood Child Psychology. Let her forensic and developmental expertise guide your family toward clarity, confidence and lasting well‑being. Take the first step today by completing the online enquiry form and begin a personalised assessment journey.