Meet Louise Riddoch

Louise is a BPS Chartered and HCPC-Registered Forensic Psychologist, practising in line with both organisations’ codes of ethics and conduct. She has over 19 years’ experience working with adult male, long-term prisoners, specialising in the assessment, treatment, and risk management of sexual and violent offenders. Louise has significant expertise in the implementation, delivery, and treatment management of accredited Offending Behaviour Programmes, and a particular interest in supporting prisoners who face barriers to progression due to ongoing substance use.

  • Chartered & HCPC-Registered Forensic Psychologist

    • HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist

    • Chartered Member of the British Psychological Society (BPS)

    • Practices in line with HCPC and BPS Codes of Ethics and Conduct

  • Louise has over 19 years of experience working with adult male, long-term prisoners. Her background includes extensive work in the assessment and treatment of individuals convicted of sexual and violent offences. She has worked across secure settings with individuals presenting complex needs and long custodial histories.

  • Louise’s particular area of interest lies in the treatment and risk management of long-term prisoners who face challenges progressing due to ongoing substance use. She is experienced in managing complex cases and working with individuals struggling with engagement and responsivity in treatment settings.

    • Delivery and treatment management of accredited Offending Behaviour Programmes

    • Skilled in psychological assessment and risk formulation for sexual and violent offenders

    • Strong focus on substance use and its impact on treatment progress and risk management

    • Informed by evidence-based practice and structured interventions

  • Louise contributes to the effective delivery and oversight of offending behaviour interventions and supports the development of therapeutic strategies tailored to high-risk and hard-to-engage populations.

Louise is a HCPC Registered and BPS Chartered Forensic Psychologist. She practices to the BPS and the HCPC code of ethics and conduct. Louise has a range of experience in assessment and treatment of sexual and violent offenders. She also has a range of experience in the implementation, delivery and treatment management of accredited Offending Behaviour Programmes.

Louise has in excess of 19 years experience of working with adult male, long term prisoners. Her specific area of interest is in the treatment and risk management of long term prisoners, who have difficulties in progressing, due to ongoing substance use.

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