Kerry Daynes

Forensic Psychologist

Kerry Daynes is a leading British forensic psychologist, bestselling author, and TV commentator known for bringing the hidden world of criminal psychology to light. With over 30 years’ experience, she’s worked in prisons, psychiatric hospitals, and courtrooms, helping to unravel the minds behind extreme behaviour. Known to many as “The Profiler” on Faking It: Tears of a Crime, Kerry is also a powerful public voice on justice, mental health, and victim protection. Her acclaimed books The Dark Side of the Mind and What Lies Buried blend gripping true stories with deep psychological insight. Beyond her professional achievements, Kerry uses her platform to campaign against violence and stalking—drawing on her own personal experiences. Intelligent, outspoken, and fiercely empathetic, she has become one of the UK’s most trusted and dynamic voices in forensic psychology and mental health advocacy.