About Trish Guise MSc MBA – Expert in Coercive Control
Trish Guise is a behavioural scientist who specializes in the psychology of coercive control. She is the Founder of Forensic Coercive Control Solutions and a Research Associate with the Directorate of Psychology and Sport at the University of Salford.
She earned her Master of Science in the Psychology of Coercive Control with distinction from the only graduate program in the world devoted entirely to this field.
Her work centers on identifying patterns of coercive control within real life cases. She analyzes documented behavior and communication across family, civil, criminal, workplace, and institutional settings. Using a structured and research informed approach, she helps lawyers, courts, professionals, and individuals recognize coercive control for what it is and present it clearly and accurately.
Her expertise is grounded in both academic training and lived experience, which informs her careful, pattern-based analysis and her commitment to clarity, precision, and fairness.
Services
Expert work includes the preparation of independent reports and the provision of testimony in matters involving coercive control.
​
This may involve case specific opinions, based on a structured analysis of the available record to identify patterns of behaviour across time, or subject matter testimony, which provides the court with research based context on coercive control and its impact on parenting, decision making, and child safety.
​
Domestic violence risk assessments are also available. These are structured, interview based assessments focused on identifying reported risk indicators and supporting safety planning. They do not include forensic verification or independent findings for court.
Litigation support includes structured case preparation in matters involving coercive control or family violence across family, civil, and criminal law contexts.​ This work focuses on the review and organization of information, identification of patterns of behaviour across time, and clarification of key issues relevant to the case.
Support is provided to clients and their lawyers in preparing information for use in court, including organizing documentation, identifying gaps, and strengthening how information is communicated within the legal process.
This is a non-testimonial, advisory service. It does not include legal advice or independent expert opinions for court.
Trish provides specialized training for professionals who work with cases involving allegations of coercive control, family violence, and complex post separation dynamics.
Her training is skills based and focused on real world application. Participants learn how to identify patterns of coercive control across time, understand how these dynamics are often misinterpreted, and respond in ways that support safety and stability.
​
Sessions are grounded in case based examples and tailored to the audience, including lawyers, court professionals, service providers, and individuals.
Testimonials
Trish helped me gain perspective on my ex's behavior & made me realize what I can & can't do about it. I've finally stopped spinning my wheels and can just focus on the things I can control.
Parent from Ontario
Trish has helped me find ways to reconnect with my daughter without pressuring her and without focusing on the past. Working with Trish was the best decision I've ever made!
Parent from New York
Talking to Trish is different than talking to anyone else. She just gets it!
Trish is the first person to believe & understand what I'm going through!
Parent from Nova Scotia
Read Recent Blog Posts Here
Subscribe to Our Blog
Enter your email address to receive the latest news and updates