Understanding Strengths and Areas for Development of the Psychologically Informed Consultation Service

Groome, E (2026) Understanding Strengths and Areas for Development of the Psychologically Informed Consultation Service. Doctoral thesis, Liverpool John Moores University.

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Abstract

This thesis aimed to understand the strengths and areas for development of the Psychologically Informed Consultation Service (PICS) and subsequently, inform practice. The PICS operates within the Offender Personality Disorder Pathway (OPDP), a collection of services aiming to provide support to individuals who are considered high risk of reoffending and have diagnosis of, or traits indicative of, Personality Disorder (NHS England, 2023). Initially gaining insight into the offending behaviour, significant life experiences, and self-harming and suicidal behaviour of people screened into the pathway, we proceed to assess how this impacts the PICS Practitioners and Probation Practitioners, and how the service can be adapted to meet the needs of the practitioners, and to provide the individuals on the pathway with the best chance of desistence, whilst also protecting the wellbeing of staff. The thesis presents a series of implications for practice, in light of the findings. Whilst initially considering both males and females, as the challenges they both face cannot be dismissed, there is a more central focus on experiences and interventions for females, due to the needs highlighted throughout.

Item Type:	Thesis (Doctoral)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Personality Disorder; Consultation; Formulation; Offender Personality Disorder Pathway
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology H Social Sciences > HQ The family. Marriage. Woman H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology
Divisions:	Psychology (from Sep 2019)
Date of acceptance:	4 June 2026
Date of first compliant Open Access:	2 July 2026
Date Deposited:	02 Jul 2026 10:55
Last Modified:	02 Jul 2026 10:56
DOI or ID number:	10.24377/LJMU.t.00028918
Supervisors:	Blinkhorn, V, Cain (formerly Kewley), S and Forshaw, M
URI:	https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/28918

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