Trauma Informed Approach
Our consultants are trained to conduct assessments with empathy and sensitivity, ensuring a safe and supportive experience for clients.
Expertise You Can Trust When It Matters Most
Leaders in Trauma-Informed Psychiatry, Delivering Tailored Care for Individuals
Who We Are
MindSense Centre of Psychiatry is a leading Australian provider of highly specialised occupational mental health services, with a strong focus on historical, institutional and abuse assessments, education, research and consulting.
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Your Needs, Our Priority
At MindSense, we understand the profound impact trauma has on mental health and well-being. As trusted experts in medico-legal psychiatry, we integrate trauma-informed principles into every aspect of our practice to deliver assessments that are sensitive, accurate, and compassionate.
MindSense represents the seamless collaboration of leading MedHealth brands—Lex Medicus, Medilaw Group (Medilaw & Next Health), and ASSESS Group. Together, we channel our expertise, resources, and shared values to create a centralised hub for medico-legal psychiatric services, focusing on abuse cases with sensitivity and professionalism.
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Services We Offer
Trauma- Informed Psychiatric Assessmemts
Our consultants are trained in trauma-informed care, ensuring every assessment is conducted with empathy, sensitivity, and a deep understanding of the psychological impact of abuse. We prioritise the wellbeing of clients, creating a safe and supportive environment throughout the assessment process.
Expertise Across Diverse Specialties
MindSense offers access to a wide range of specialists, including psychiatrists, psychologists, gastroenterologists, paediatricians, plastic and reconstructive surgeons, urologists, and more. Our diverse expertise ensures comprehensive assessments tailored to the unique needs of each case.
Nationwide Service Delivery
MindSense provides seamless access to expert assessments across Australia, with a dedicated network of specialists available in key locations nationwide. Our extensive coverage ensures consistent, high-quality service, no matter where you are.
Innovative, Client-Centred Practices
At MindSense, we embrace innovation to enhance the client experience, offering tailored solutions that prioritise the unique needs of both our referrers and their clients. Our approach ensures compassionate, efficient, and outcome-focused service delivery.
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What is a medico-legal psychiatrist?
A medico-legal psychiatrist is a medical specialist who provides psychiatric assessments and reports for legal purposes. These assessments help determine the impact of mental health conditions on legal cases, including personal injury claims, family disputes, criminal matters, and historical abuse cases. At MindSense Psychiatry, our psychiatrists approach every assessment with expertise, sensitivity, and an understanding of the legal complexities involved.
What services does MindSense Psychiatry offer?
MindSense Psychiatry provides medico-legal psychiatric assessments for individuals involved in legal proceedings, including independent psychiatric assessments for insurance claims, compensation disputes, and forensic evaluations. We also offer online psychiatric assessments through secure telehealth platforms, ensuring accessibility for clients unable to attend in person. Additionally, our specialists provide psychiatric reports for courts, delivering expert analysis on mental health conditions and their relevance to legal cases. Our psychiatry expert witness services support legal professionals by offering independent, evidence-based opinions in court. For those affected by trauma, we also conduct assessments for childhood trauma, focusing on historical abuse cases with professionalism and compassion.
When do you need a psychiatrist medico-legal report?
A medico-legal report is essential when a legal case requires an expert psychiatric opinion. These reports are commonly needed in personal injury cases, workplace compensation claims, criminal trials, family court matters, and cases of historical, institutional, and sexual abuse. Our psychiatrists provide independent, evidence-based assessments to support legal professionals, insurers, and individuals navigating complex legal processes.
Why choose MindSense Psychiatry for medico-legal psychiatric assessments?
MindSense Psychiatry is a trusted provider of medico-legal psychiatry services across Australia. Our team of experts delivers independent, trauma-informed psychiatric assessments that are legally robust and professionally conducted. We ensure that each psychiatrist medico-legal report is clear, well-documented, and tailored to the unique legal and medical complexities of every case. With a nationwide network of specialists, we provide accessible, high-quality assessments that support individuals, legal professionals, and insurers.