Dr Matthew Beadman, D.Clin.Psy, MSc, MEWI

Consultant Clinical Psychologist

BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist

Matthew specialises in the assessment and treatment of psychological and emotional difficulties arising from personal injury, critical illness/ICU admission, major trauma, and cardiac illness, including PTSD and other emotional disorders. He has held clinical lead positions in clinical psychology services within intensive care, major trauma, musculo-skeletal rehabilitation, cardiac, and chronic pain services. He has co-authored book chapters, national reports and guidelines advising on the psychological management of hospitalised patients.

Regarding work with organisations and teams, Matthew led a NHS Trust’s psychological care of patients, families and NHS staff through the COVID-19 pandemic and both developed and led specialist services designed to optimise team functioning through the pandemic. Outside of healthcare he has worked in a senior role in a City of London Psychological Consultancy. He provides organisational interventions and psychological skills training programmes to FTSE 100 organisations and other NHS Trusts to improve health, performance and staff experience at work.

Matthew is a full member of the Expert Witness Institute and specialises in the assessment and treatment of psychological and emotional disorders arising from personal injury, major trauma and critical illness. He accepts instructions from both Claimant and Defence in personal injury and clinical negligence cases and produces approximately 25 reports annually.

Dr Katie Hamilton, PsychD

Clinical Psychologist

Katie is a Senior Clinical Psychologist with over a decade of experience working across the NHS. She has worked with people across the lifespan, providing psychological assessment, formulation and treatment services to individuals and families in managing both acute and chronic health conditions. Her clinical work spans a variety of specialist physical health settings, including diabetes management, cystic fibrosis, cancer care, and facial palsy.

Katie currently provides specialist psychological services to children, young people, and adults living with a cleft lip and palate, helping them navigate surgical treatment and the psychosocial impact of living with a visible difference. She is passionate about holistic, person-centred care and works closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure psychological science is integrated into physical health pathways.

Alongside her clinical work, Katie is actively involved in research, currently exploring the psychosocial experiences of families and young people living with facial palsy. Her work aims to improve understanding and support for those affected by visible differences, and to inform best practice in healthcare settings.