Dr. Sarah Vohra
Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Independent Family Court
Expert Witness
Specialising in Complex Family Proceedings involving trauma, emotional harm and the psychiatric consequences of abuse and neglect.
Overview
Dr Sarah Vohra is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 12 years' experience in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), including eight years as a substantive NHS Consultant. She provides independent psychiatric assessments and expert witness reports for solicitors, barristers and the Family Court throughout England and Wales.
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Her practice focuses on the psychiatric assessment of children and young people involved in family proceedings, with particular expertise in trauma, emotional harm, attachment relationships and the psychological consequences of abuse and neglect. She also undertakes assessments of a broad range of childhood mental health conditions where specialist psychiatric opinion is required.
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Dr Vohra is a Bond Solon Certified Expert Witness and prepares clear, balanced and evidence-based reports in accordance with the Family Procedure Rules. Her reports are informed by current clinical practice and are designed to assist the court by providing independent, objective psychiatric opinion.
Why instruct Dr Sarah Vohra?
✓ Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist with over 12 years' CAMHS experience
✓ Eight years as a substantive NHS Consultant
✓ Independent, objective psychiatric opinions to assist the Family Court
✓ Particular expertise in trauma, attachment and emotional harm
✓ Clear, evidence-based reports tailored to the issues before the court
✓ Bond Solon Certified Expert Witness
✓ Court attendance available where required
✓ Accepting instructions throughout England and Wales
Areas of Expertise
Family Court Proceedings
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Care proceedings
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Child arrangements
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Special guardianship
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Adoption and permanence planning​
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Trauma and Emotional Harm
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Psychological consequences of abuse and neglect
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Developmental trauma
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Emotional abuse
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PTSD
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Anxiety and depression
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Self-harm​
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General Psychiatric Assessment
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Mood and anxiety disorders
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Neurodevelopmental disorders (including ADHD and autism)
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Behavioural and emotional difficulties
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Assessment, diagnosis and treatment recommendations
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Qualifications & Professional Appointments
✓ Consultant Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
✓ Bond Solon Certified Expert Witness
✓ Section 12 Approved Clinician
✓ GMC Specialist Register
✓ Member of the Royal College of Psychiatrists
✓ Clinical Supervisor for Higher Psychiatry Trainees in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
✓ Over 12 years CAMHS experience, including 8 years as a substantive NHS Consultant
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Education
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MBChB (Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery) University of Leeds School of Medicine (2008)
Membership of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (2013)
Cardiff University Bond Solon (CUBS) Certificate in Family Law (2024)
Discuss a Potential Instruction
Dr Sarah Vohra welcomes instructions from solicitors, barristers and the courts throughout England and Wales in matters requiring independent child and adolescent psychiatric opinion.
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To discuss a potential instruction, check availability or request further information, please complete the contact form.​
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A conflict of interest check will be undertaken prior to accepting all instructions.
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​Please note: This contact form is for expert witness enquiries only and is not monitored for clinical or patient enquiries.