Supporting Solicitors and Clients Through Complex Family and Matrimonial Proceedings



BY: Bloomfield Health / May 28, 2026


At Bloomfield Health, we have experience supporting individuals who are divorcing, experiencing domestic abuse, or navigating the stresses of family court proceedings. We also work closely with solicitors and legal teams involved in complex family and matrimonial matters where mental health, trauma, or relational difficulties are central to the case.

Family proceedings can be emotionally overwhelming and psychologically destabilising — particularly where there are histories of trauma, coercive control, domestic abuse, PTSD, historical sexual abuse, personality-related difficulties, questions of capacity, or high-conflict interpersonal dynamics. These issues often intersect with child arrangements, financial disputes, safeguarding concerns, and litigation stress.

We provide thoughtful, evidence-based, and trauma-informed psychiatric support in these contexts, recognising the importance of both clinical rigour and human understanding.

Our Services Include

  • Independent psychiatric assessments and expert witness reports
    for family court proceedings, capacity assessments, trauma-related presentations, and complex psychiatric matters.
  • Mental health support for clients during litigation
    including assessment, treatment, psychological support, and risk management during periods of acute stress and uncertainty.
  • Reflective practice and supervision for legal teams
    supporting solicitors, barristers, and professionals working with traumatic material and emotionally demanding cases.
  • Training and consultation
    on trauma, domestic abuse, PTSD, coercive control, historical abuse, and the psychological impact of litigation.

We are also experienced in working with high-functioning and high-net-worth individuals, where discretion, responsiveness, sensitivity, and nuanced understanding are essential.

Our approach combines clinical expertise with professionalism, compassion, and an appreciation of the wider personal and legal context in which difficulties arise.

If it would be helpful, Professor Michael Bloomfield or a member of our team would be very happy to arrange a brief introductory call to discuss how we may be able to support your team and clients.

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