The world of human behavior, and particularly deception, is unsurprisingly murky. Privy Consul focuses exclusively on scientifically defensible methods with practical real-world applications — from neuroscience laboratories to the battlefield, and into the boardroom. Drawn from the National Security Establishment and the Privy Council, in the fields of Intelligence and Psychological Operations, as well as the academic arenas of Behavioral Psychology and Neuroscience, our methodology incorporates field experience, rigorous theory, and cutting-edge scientific findings.
There is a great deal of deception and misinformation in the world of deception detection itself. The deeply human desire to avoid being deceived has given rise to a cottage industry built on pseudoscience and anecdote — from Neuro Linguistic Programming to entirely unsubstantiated frameworks based on body language interpretation. Our team identifies the precise markers for deception and lack of disclosure that these frameworks consistently miss, using sound, scientifically defensible techniques developed and validated by Intelligence and National Security professionals.
Research in fMRI imaging allows scientists to observe how the brain responds to stimuli and stressors in real time. Privy Consul's expertise is invaluable in distinguishing pseudoscience from science — ensuring that every methodology and approach is grounded in evidence, peer-reviewed findings, and sound practice.
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Our team is designed around a multifunctional model — facilitating the cross-pollination of tactical anthropology, behavioral science, and intelligence across the human domain.
Training & Organisational Development
Intelligence and Special Operations professionals delivering effective and operationally relevant training to your organisation. For defence and intelligence organisations, Privy Consul provides coursework and training across the full spectrum of human behavioral disciplines — customised to each client's unique operational context and requirements.
Human Behavioral Analysis
Scientific-method behavioral analysis applied to intelligence assessment, source validation, and adversarial profiling.
Deception Detection
Identification of deception markers using validated Intelligence and National Security establishment techniques — not body language anecdote.
Information & Influence Operations
Human behavioral and cultural analysis in the field of influence operations. Technical expertise in using static data to isolate tactical deception and misinformation.
High Stakes Negotiation
Consulting for commanders and sovereign clients during tense multiparty negotiations — rapport building, strategic communication, and psychological positioning.
Psychological Warfare
Psychological operations methodology drawn from Special Forces and Intelligence communities, applied to private and institutional mandates.
Implicit Bias & Neuroscience
Staff social scientists — including Psychologists and Neuroscientists — developing solutions for Implicit Bias training and applied behavioral science.
Institutional Training Programs
Hover to expandCoursework in Human Behavioral Analysis, Deception Detection, Intelligence Operations, High Stakes Negotiation, Rapport Building, Strategic Communication, and Psychological Warfare — customised to your organisation's specific operational requirements.
Community Advise & Assist Teams
Hover to expandCAATs provide long-term consulting and training in Special Operations, Intelligence, and unconventional human domain skillsets — building trust and cooperation between communities and the law enforcement officers who serve them.
Boardroom Behavioral Intelligence
Hover to expandThe same scientifically defensible methods used by national security professionals — applied to partnership vetting, due diligence, high-stakes commercial negotiations, and internal integrity assessments.
