About Expert Insight
Expert Insight was founded by Dr Kathryn Newns and Susie O'Connor, who established Applied Psychology Solutions (APS) together with Paul Newns over a decade ago.
Dr Kathryn Newns is a highly experienced Clinical Psychologist and medico-legal expert. Susie O'Connor has extensive experience of supporting psychologists in all areas of their medico-legal work. APS initially focused on providing administrative and IT support to psychologists, particularly those engaged in medico-legal work.
Over time, we expanded our services to include training and supervision, while also promoting the expertise of our affiliated psychologists and creating new opportunities for them. Recognising the need for a platform that would grant psychologists easy access to specialised medico-legal guidance, Kathryn and Susie realised that the development of Expert Insight was a natural progression.
Dr Kathryn Newns
Susie O'Connor
Dr Kathryn Newns
Dr Kathryn Newns (Katie) is an HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist and a certified Fellow of the Expert Witness Institute (EWI). She holds the Cardiff University Law School / Bond Solon Civil Expert Certificate and has been providing medico-legal reports for the Court since 2008. She is on the board of governors of the EWI.Ā
KatieĀ specialises in complex personal injury and clinical negligence cases, offering expert opinions in both legal and employment tribunal matters. She also conducts capacity assessments for autistic individuals and those with Learning Disabilities.Ā
With a focus on the psychological effects of trauma in adults and children, Katie has particular expertise in the impact of pain and holds an MSc in Pain Management Approaches. She has extensive experience conducting psychological assessments across the lifespan, including for individuals with Autism and Learning Disabilities.
Beyond her expert witness work,Ā Katie has provided therapy within the NHS and private practice, working with both children and adults, including those with neurodiversity. Her experience spans residential settings, hospitals, semi-secure inpatient units, and outpatient services.
In addition to clinical practice, Katie offers consultancy, therapy, and training. She is also a senior lecturer on the Psychological Trainings postgraduate diploma course at the University of Exeter.
Susie O'Connor
Susie studied Natural Sciences at Cambridge University before qualifying as an ICAEW Chartered Accountant with KPMG, where she worked in audit. Clients included multinational property companies, construction companies, a utility company and a solicitorsā firm.
She has been working with Applied Psychology Solutions for over ten years in a variety of roles, with experience in all aspects of the medico-legal assessment process. She was made a Director in 2018 and is now focussed on helping the company with its growth.
Susie also holdsĀ a Post Graduate CertificateĀ in Applied Neuroscience with Kings College London and is a qualified Swimming Teacher.
