Dr Aisha Ali

Legal Aid and Private Cases

Dr Aisha Ali provides expert psychological reports for both Legal Aid and privately funded cases, ensuring that every assessment meets the highest professional and evidential standards required by UK courts.

Equal Standards of Quality and Impartiality

Every report—whether commissioned under Legal Aid or privately—is completed to the same high standard.
Psychological evaluations follow HCPC and BPS guidelines, maintaining impartiality, accuracy, and clinical reliability.
Courts and tribunals rely on the objectivity of such reports when determining issues related to fitness to plead, capacity, trauma, personality disorders, or parental assessments.

A report published in the Journal of Forensic Psychology Research and Practice emphasised that consistency of methodology across funding sources strengthens credibility and admissibility in legal contexts. This principle underpins Dr Ali’s approach in both private and publicly funded instructions.

Legal Aid Instructions

Dr Aisha Ali is experienced in preparing reports for Legal Aid-funded cases involving criminal, family, and immigration proceedings.
She understands the procedural and cost frameworks established by the Legal Aid Agency (LAA), including quoting within approved hourly rates and ensuring transparency in invoicing.
Her team provides prompt turnaround times and clear communication with solicitors to meet filing deadlines and court timetables.

Studies published in the British Journal of Social Work highlight how timely psychological input in Legal Aid family proceedings can improve child protection outcomes and support informed judicial decisions. Dr Ali’s work aligns with this evidence-based practice.

Privately Funded Reports

Private instructions follow the same rigorous clinical and legal process, often offering faster turnaround and broader assessment flexibility.
Privately funded reports are frequently requested by individuals, legal representatives, or case managers who require in-depth analysis of mental capacity, trauma, or risk-related issues outside of Legal Aid constraints.
Each case receives a bespoke scope of assessment, discussed at the point of instruction to match the court’s requirements.

Transparency and Collaboration

All instructions—Legal Aid or private—are managed with full transparency. Fees, timelines, and assessment parameters are discussed and agreed upon before work commences.
Dr Ali’s practice adheres to Bond Solon expert witness training standards, ensuring her reports are compliant with Part 35 of the Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) and Family Procedure Rules (FPR).

According to The Expert Witness Institute Journal, adherence to structured reporting frameworks and clear communication between instructing solicitors and experts reduces case delays and enhances the evidential value of psychological input.

CONTACT

Solicitors, case managers, and individuals can contact Dr Ali’s office for a quotation or to discuss case suitability for Legal Aid funding. Her administrative team can assist in preparing the necessary forms and documentation for LAA approval.

 Phone: 0044 7508 161794

Email: draisha.f.ali@gmail.com

Address: Dr Aisha Ali
F04 1st Floor Knightrider House,
Knightrider Street, Maidstone, United Kingdom,
ME15 6LU

Why Choose Dr Aisha Ali

Dr Aisha Ali has over 20 years of experience conducting psychological assessments for the courts. With a background spanning both clinical and academic psychology, she offers an informed understanding of how medical error or physical injury affects psychological health. Her reports are detailed, objective, and compliant with legal requirements, assisting solicitors, insurers, and the judiciary in understanding complex psychological evidence.

Her expertise bridges the medical and legal domains, ensuring that each case receives the depth of evaluation and clarity it deserves.

Instruction and Contact

Dr Aisha Ali accepts instructions from solicitors, local authorities, guardians, and courts across the UK. Assessments can be arranged within agreed timescales, with urgent cases accommodated where possible.

Referrals are handled securely and confidentially in line with data protection and court protocol.

Contact:
For instructions or enquiries, please use the secure contact form or email provided on this site.

Phone: 0044 7508 161794

 Email: info@draishaali.co.uk

Address: Dr Aisha Ali
F04 1st Floor Knightrider House,
Knightrider Street, Maidstone, United Kingdom,
ME15 6LU