Dr. Kari S. Carstairs

Dr. Kari S. Carstairs, Registered Clinical Psychologist, Certificate of Expert Witness Accreditation, Chartered Psychologist is a forensic psychology expert specializing in forensic assessment. With a career encompassing clinical psychology, psychoanalytic psychotherapy, and expert witness testimony, she brings a nuanced understanding of psychological evaluations to litigation work. Her work centers on investigating psychological conditions, assessing forensic relevance, and evaluating whether psychological factors influence legal outcomes.

Dr. Carstairs has been retained in numerous expert witness and consulting engagements across the UK, involving forensic psychology, clinical assessments, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Widener University, along with her Certificate of Expert Witness Accreditation from Cardiff University/Bond Solon, reinforce her ability to deliver objective, defensible analyses. She is regularly engaged by both plaintiff and defense counsel to provide clear, independent determinations of psychological causation in disputes involving personality disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder.