Anna M M Wybraniec

Anna M M Wybraniec
MSc (Clin Psych), MSc (Exp Research Meth in Psych)
Dip (Erick Hyp And Psych), Dip (CBT), Dip(EMDR) HCPCPYL29554

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

Anna Wybraniec is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ professional experience in clinical psychology, working in the NHS and in private practice in London. She has been involved in preparing medico-legal reports for courts since 2000.

Anna specialises in psychological assessments of clients suffering from personal and criminal injuries resulting from traumatic events, including road traffic accidents, work and industrial accidents, animal attacks, physical and sexual assaults, emotional and physical abuse, robberies and medical negligence.

As an expert witness, she has prepared reports for clients suffering from a variety of emotional and behavioural problems, including anxiety disorders such as post-traumatic stress disorder, acute stress disorder, phobias, panic disorder and generalised anxiety disorder, as well depression, adjustment disorders and chronic pain. In addition, she has assisted in criminal cases, IQ assessments for fitness to plead and assessments within the Mental Capacity Act.

For assessment of chronic pain and somatoform disorders, Anna has gained expertise over 17 years - initially through working at the INPUT Pain Management Clinic at Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospital, London, and later through attending various seminars and workshops and assessing and working with clients in her private practice.

Anna has acted on behalf of both claimants and defendants and as a single joint expert.

• Upon receipt of an instruction and all the relevant documents, she contacts the client within two working days and arranges an assessment.
• Reports are provided within two weeks from the date of the assessment.
• She undertakes thorough assessments using various interview techniques and questionnaires and prepares detailed, clear and high quality reports.
• She has experience in preparing joint statements.
• Reports can be completed in English and in Polish.
• Anna keeps up to date with current literature related to psychological practice and psychology in law.
• She is aware of the requirements of Part 35, the Practice Direction and the Guidance for the Instruction of Experts in Civil Claims.

Since 2000 Anna has attended various training courses, workshops and conferences in relation to all aspects of medico-legal practice. In particular she has completed training in Report Writing; Meetings of Experts; Fees, Charges and Terms of Engagements; and Courtroom Skills provided by the Society of Expert Witnesses.