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

[Mr Gray]

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

Is that what you think or is it what the court thinks

[Mr Gray]

How?

Note I say added to...pure cause an effect

[icabodcrane]

Is that what you think or is it what the court thinks

It is not a matter of opinion

Alan Pike is not qualified to speak on mental health issues 

[ferryman]

Alan Pike's linkedin profile:

Alan Pike's Overview

Current
Clinical Partner & Trauma Consultant at CCP
Past
Clinical Consultant at CCP
Child Protection Social Worker at Local Government
Education
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Recommendations
4 people have recommended Alan
Connections
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Alan Pike's Summary

My experience is predominantly in the field of supporting employers and their people at times of stress and trauma, by delivering a range of support over a short period of time, focussed on them returning to normal routines as quickly as possible. This ensures a rapid recovery, minimal disruption to the organisation and promotes the the long term psychological health of the individuals concerned. CCP work accross a range of industries including retail, logistics, transport, energy, travel and tourism, leisure and hotels, and construction.

Specialties
- Face to face clinical support
- Telephone based counselling
- Training/preparation of those responding to trauma at work
- Mediation
- Online/E mail counselling.
- Flexibility to deliver support worldwide across all industries

Alan Pike's Experience

Clinical Partner & Trauma Consultant
CCP
Partnership; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry
September 2004 – Present (9 years 5 months)

I am currently a Partner at CCP, a leading UK company who specialise in providing psychological care and employee assistance to orgainisations, their employees, and their customers.
Clinical Consultant
CCP
September 2004 – October 2005 (1 year 2 months)

Clinical Consultant delivering trauma care to the employees and customers of CCP's wide range of clients.
Child Protection Social Worker
Local Government
September 1999 – August 2004 (5 years)

My role involved the protection of children in South Manchester in and area team, working with families experiencing domestic violence, child abuse, and fostering and adoption.
Alan Pike's Skills & Expertise

EAP  Coaching  Crisis Management  Stress Management Counseling Psychology  Leadership Development  Mediation  Stress Change Management  Interviews  NLP  Management Development  Training Teamwork  Culture Change  Psychotherapy  Personal Development Psychology  Healthcare  Succession Planning
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Alan Pike's Education

The Manchester Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Social Science, Psychology
1986 – 1989

Alan Pike's Additional Information

[stephen25000]

Alan Pike's linkedin profile:

Alan Pike's Overview

Current
Clinical Partner & Trauma Consultant at CCP
Past
Clinical Consultant at CCP
Child Protection Social Worker at Local Government
Education
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Recommendations
4 people have recommended Alan
Connections
150 connections
Websites
CCP's new website
Are you prepared for a crisis?
Do you need an EAP?
Alan Pike's Summary

My experience is predominantly in the field of supporting employers and their people at times of stress and trauma, by delivering a range of support over a short period of time, focussed on them returning to normal routines as quickly as possible. This ensures a rapid recovery, minimal disruption to the organisation and promotes the the long term psychological health of the individuals concerned. CCP work accross a range of industries including retail, logistics, transport, energy, travel and tourism, leisure and hotels, and construction.

Specialties
- Face to face clinical support
- Telephone based counselling
- Training/preparation of those responding to trauma at work
- Mediation
- Online/E mail counselling.
- Flexibility to deliver support worldwide across all industries

Alan Pike's Experience

Clinical Partner & Trauma Consultant
CCP
Partnership; 11-50 employees; Professional Training & Coaching industry
September 2004 – Present (9 years 5 months)

I am currently a Partner at CCP, a leading UK company who specialise in providing psychological care and employee assistance to orgainisations, their employees, and their customers.
Clinical Consultant
CCP
September 2004 – October 2005 (1 year 2 months)

Clinical Consultant delivering trauma care to the employees and customers of CCP's wide range of clients.
Child Protection Social Worker
Local Government
September 1999 – August 2004 (5 years)

My role involved the protection of children in South Manchester in and area team, working with families experiencing domestic violence, child abuse, and fostering and adoption.
Alan Pike's Skills & Expertise

EAP  Coaching  Crisis Management  Stress Management Counseling Psychology  Leadership Development  Mediation  Stress Change Management  Interviews  NLP  Management Development  Training Teamwork  Culture Change  Psychotherapy  Personal Development Psychology  Healthcare  Succession Planning
View All (28) Skills
Alan Pike's Education

The Manchester Metropolitan University
BA (Hons) Social Science, Psychology
1986 – 1989

Alan Pike's Additional Information

i.e. A lot of hot air, but is he a medically qualified psychiatrist ?

Clearly NO.

[Redblossom]

Thats very bold of you FM

Need to bleach my eyes out now...

[jassi]

Thats very bold of you FM

Need to bleach my eyes out now...

Could have been worse - he might have done it in some horridly bright fluorescent colour .

[Mr Gray]

i.e. A lot of hot air, but is he a medically qualified psychiatrist ?

Clearly NO.

 he doesn't need to be. He almost certainly knows far more about trauma counselling than a psychiatrist...kate wasn't mentally ill, she needed support

[Cariad]

He isn't trained to care for someone's mental health. should he have believed Mrs Mccann to be suicidal, he should have referred he to someone qualified.

A psychiatrist spends six years in medical school, then specialises. That's why they can prescribe medication.

All the NLP in the world isn't going to affect the lack of serotonin in the brain of a clinically depressed person.

[ferryman]

i.e. A lot of hot air, but is he a medically qualified psychiatrist ?

Clearly NO.

Alan Pike probably isn't qualified to treat people with mental illnesses, no.

He never claimed otherwise.

And?

[Mr Gray]

He isn't trained to care for someone's mental health. should he have believed Mrs Mccann to be suicidal, he should have referred he to someone qualified.

A psychiatrist spends six years in medical school, then specialises. That's why they can prescribe medication.

All the NLP in the world isn't going to affect the lack of serotonin in the brain of a clinically depressed person.

 You are quite wrong...theres no EVIDENCE drugs work..they are much easier to dish out though..cognitive behavioural therapy is much more effective...meditation and relaxation will alter brain chemistry

 And of course jogging is excellent..produces endorphins in the brain..as you probably already know

[Eleanor]

What does it take to prove that The McCanns were even more seriously upset?

[Cariad]

he doesn't need to be. He almost certainly knows far more about trauma counselling than a psychiatrist...kate wasn't mentally ill, she needed support

Suicidal feelings are not in the range of 'normal' , even for someone who has suffered that extent of trauma. It is a sign that professional help was required.

This is not a criticism of Mrs Mccann, just an observation based on the information given at trial.

You are quite wrong...theres no EVIDENCE drugs work..they are much easier to dish out though..cognitive behavioural therapy is much more effective...meditation and relaxation will alter brain chemistry

Luckily I wouldn't ask a dentist for advice on my mental health.

[Wonderfulspam]

He isn't trained to care for someone's mental health. should he have believed Mrs Mccann to be suicidal, he should have referred he to someone qualified.

A psychiatrist spends six years in medical school, then specialises. That's why they can prescribe medication.

All the NLP in the world isn't going to affect the lack of serotonin in the brain of a clinically depressed person.

I find that valium, ssri's, a healthy diet, rigouros exercise & plenty of sexual intercourse tends to alliviate the syptoms of the lack of seretonin in my brain.

Unfortunateley I don't do enough of any of those things.

[Mr Gray]

Suicidal feelings are not in the range of 'normal' , even for someone who has suffered that extent of trauma. It is a sign that professional help was required.

This is not a criticism of Mrs Mccann, just an observation based on the information given at trial.

Luckily I wouldn't ask a dentist for advice on my mental health.

Suicidal thoughts are quite normal in Kates situation and not a sign of mental illness