Josephine Mustone

Forensic Psychologist

Josephine Mustone is a HCPC Registered Forensic Psychologist who specialises in the assessment and treatment of risk including sexual and violent behaviour, arson, general offending and recidivism.  She is an accredited violence risk assessment trainer for the HCR-20v3. Her particular area of interest is forensic mental health and trauma. She has over sixteen years’ experience of conducting psychological assessments and interventions in a range of settings with offenders, individuals diagnosed with mental illness/personality disorder, and parents presenting with a range of difficulties. She has experience of working with children and adolescents, families, and adults.

Specialism

Adult Assessment, Child Assessment

Locations Covered

Cornwall

As you may be aware, on the 14th April 2025 the Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund (ASGSF) announced changes to the Fair Access limit with a reduction of funding to £3000 and the discontinuation of the separate Fair Access Limit for specialist assessments.

We are currently working really hard to amend quotes for ongoing therapy work to fit within the new Fair Access Limit and working closely with Adopt South West and other local RAAs. We are also working closely with other specialist adoption support providers and therapeutic organisations including DDP connects and Theraplay UK to explore how we can continue to deliver specialist therapies within this limit.

If you are waiting for a new package of therapy please look out for correspondence from ASW or your regional adoption support agency, as they will need to regain your consent for the amended therapy contract.

If you are concerned about the impact of the delay on your family or have questions about the therapy or assessment you are waiting for please get in touch with Ellen or Jen and we will do our best to support you.

We will be contributing to a wider response to this and the following is a link to a petition requesting government action – Petition · Action Against ASGSF Changes (Adoption and Special Guardianship Support Fund) – United Kingdom · Change.org