Trauma Consultant Alan Pike testifies as to Kate's mental health after release of Amaral book.

[jassi]

Sorry, I added the link to his wthess statement tardily...as a counsellor


MW requested he take the next possible flight to the Algarve. He says he provided professional services to the McCann family on a regular basis up until September 2007.  After they went back to the UK he continued to counsel them up until about 3 years ago.  He is now in contact with them on a pro bono (no charge) basis by e-mail and telephone. From the end of 2007, he was engaged by the McCanns directly. He says MW did much more than would have normally been expected of such a company.

I suppose they were wanting to cover their arses and avoid undue criticism of their organisational shortcomings.

[Eleanor]

I suppose they were wanting to cover their arses and avoid undue criticism of their organisational shortcomings.

I am getting to quite like you.  You have the means and ability to think.  Even though we don't agree.

[Redblossom]

I suppose they were wanting to cover their arses and avoid undue criticism of their organisational shortcomings.

Well, with half the worlds media parked on their doorstep, I guess it was PR as well....but yes, it was an unprecedented incident and they did what they could

[Jean-Pierre]

The man is in the employment of the Mccanns, so anything he states has to be judged in this regard.

Next, as asked before, provide his professional qualifications.

He was a social worker.   

 "   Alan Pike, Clinical Partner

Before joining CCP, Alan spent 14 years as a social worker in child protection, working with children from 0-16 years old and with their families. His experience in trauma aftercare includes involvement in cases of domestic violence, child abuse, child death and loss and bereavement following adoption.

Alan was made Clinical Partner in December 2005 and as well as consulting he also delivers training to CCP customers."

Therefore he would have either taken an HCPC approved 1st degree in social work, or a 2 year postgraduate degree in social work. 

[icabodcrane]

He was a social worker.   

 "   Alan Pike, Clinical Partner

Before joining CCP, Alan spent 14 years as a social worker in child protection, working with children from 0-16 years old and with their families. His experience in trauma aftercare includes involvement in cases of domestic violence, child abuse, child death and loss and bereavement following adoption.

Alan was made Clinical Partner in December 2005 and as well as consulting he also delivers training to CCP customers."

Therefore he would have either taken an HCPC approved 1st degree in social work, or a 2 year postgraduate degree in social work.

He is not qualified to speak on the  matter of Kate McCann's mental health then,  is he  ?

[Victoria]

He is not qualified to speak on the  matter of Kate McCann's mental health then,  is he  ?

His CV would indicate that he is strongly qualified.

[Mr Gray]

He is not qualified to speak on the  matter of Kate McCann's mental health then,  is he  ?

 has he had any further training in trauma counselling?

[jassi]

I'm sure he would be trumped by a medically qualified psychiatrist any day.

[stephen25000]

His CV would indicate that he is strongly qualified.

In what pray tell ?

Is he a qualified bona fide psychiatrist ?

[Redblossom]

I'm sure he would be trumped by a medically qualified psychiatrist any day.

From what I have read he is a qualified social worker, qualification being a first degree in social sciences, plus his experience of a decade or so in the field....in his witness statement at court thats all he said...I dont think he is a psychologist...I thnk he also said that in court...Im sure you can find details on Linkedin if you have an account

Eta

Yes, he was asked in court and said no he was not psychologist though his degree contaning a few elements on the subject!

[Estuarine]

In what pray tell ?

Is he a qualified bona fide psychiatrist ?

And even if he is, in this instance he has to prove it was the publication of Dr Amaral's book that caused the trauma not the disappearance of the child. That would need some fancy tap dancing one feels.

[stephen25000]

And even if he is, in this instance he has to prove it was the publication of Dr Amaral's book that caused the trauma not the disappearance of the child. That would need some fancy tap dancing one feels.

Dare I say impossible ?

As hearsay is insufficient.

[icabodcrane]

I'm sure he would be trumped by a medically qualified psychiatrist any day.

Only a mental health professional has the authority to speak on issues as serious as suicidal tendancies/thoughts 

Alan Pike  is not a mental health professional  ...  he not a health professional at  all  (  not even a psychologist,  as pointed out  in court  ) 

His observations about the state of Kate's mental health were outside his professional remit and therefore of no value in terms of expertise

[Mr Gray]

And even if he is, in this instance he has to prove it was the publication of Dr Amaral's book that caused the trauma not the disappearance of the child. That would need some fancy tap dancing one feels.

It would be very easy to prove that amarals claims added to kates trauma but this is only part of their claim against him

[Wonderfulspam]

It would be very easy to prove that amarals claims added to kates trauma but this is only part of their claim against him

How?