Niki Henneberry-Ebb is a Registered forensic psychologist. She has worked as a psychologist in HM Prison and Probation Service for over 20 years and is a Principal Psychologist in the Midlands.

Niki has specialised in the assessment and treatment of individuals who have committed serious violent offences in the context of intimate relationships and stalking, and has a particular passion for developing and promoting innovative practice with a focus on reducing violence against women and girls. 

She is the national lead for stalking for HMPPS Psychology Services Group and leads the Early Awareness Stalking Intervention (EASI) which is a Home Office-funded project delivered in partnership with the West Midlands Police that offers psychological intervention at the earliest opportunity to individuals who have engaged in stalking behaviours after a relationship has ended.

Dr Madeline Smyth is a Registered forensic psychologist. She has over 20 years of experience working in the prison service and is a Principal Psychologist for HM Prison and Probation Service in North Wales.

Madeline specialises in the assessment and treatment of individuals who have committed serious violent and sexual offences. Her primary area of professional and research interest is Intimate Partner Violence, which was the focus of her doctoral dissertation. She is also interested in developing the knowledge base on treatment in forensic populations. 

Madeline is an academic supervisor at Cardiff Metropolitan University supporting Trainee Forensic Psychologists through their qualifications.

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