Family Law Psychological Assessment & Court Reports | Caulfield North

Family Law Support · Caulfield North

Court-Ready Psychological Support

Family law matters demand rigour. Sandra Ifrah provides thorough psychological assessment, clearly reasoned written reports and expert testimony, drawing on more than 20 years of clinical experience in trauma and family violence.

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AHPRA Registered Psychologist
20+ Years Experience
Court-Ready Reports
Expert Testimony
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What we can assist with

Instructed by solicitors, or engaged directly by parties, across a range of family law and related matters.

Psychological Assessment

Thorough assessment of parents, children or individuals relevant to the issues in dispute.

Written Reports

Clearly reasoned, evidence-based reports prepared for use in family law proceedings.

Expert Testimony

Attendance and evidence in court where a report is challenged or clarification is required.

Family Violence Matters

Assessment informed by two decades of specialist family violence and trauma experience.

Impact On Children

Assessment of how conflict, separation or exposure to violence is affecting a child.

Therapeutic Support

Individual therapy for adults and children navigating the stress of legal proceedings.

Rigorous, impartial, and clearly reasoned.

Reports prepared for legal proceedings need to withstand scrutiny. Sandra's assessments are methodical and transparent: the information relied upon, the reasoning applied and the limits of any opinion are all set out plainly. Where matters involve trauma or family violence, that clinical depth matters - and where a report is contested, she is experienced in giving evidence.

Family Law Reports Psychological Assessment Expert Testimony Family Violence Trauma-Informed Care 20+ Years Experience

Your clinician

Family law matters at the Centre are handled directly by our Director and Principal Psychologist.

Sandra Ifrah

Sandra Ifrah

Director / Principal Psychologist

Director and Principal clinician at the Family and Trauma Centre, with over 20 years' experience as a registered psychologist. Sandra specialises in complex and generational trauma, family violence and family law matters, and is an experienced speaker, presenter and supervisor.

AHPRA registered

Registered psychologist, 20+ years.

Impartial

Assessment and reasoning set out plainly.

Court-ready

Reports prepared for proceedings.

Testimony

Experienced giving evidence in court.

Trauma expertise

Specialist family violence background.

Questions about family law support

Can solicitors instruct you directly?
Yes. Sandra accepts instructions from solicitors as well as enquiries from parties directly. Please contact the Centre to discuss the nature of the matter, scope and timeframes before engaging.
What is the difference between a report and therapy?
They are deliberately separate roles. Assessment for legal purposes requires impartiality, so a clinician preparing a court report would not usually also be the treating therapist for that person. We can arrange therapy with another clinician at the Centre.
How long does a report take to prepare?
It depends on the scope, the number of people to be assessed and the material to be reviewed. We will give you an estimated timeframe and fee before any work begins.
Are family law reports covered by Medicare?
No. Assessment and report writing for legal purposes is not rebatable through Medicare. Fees are quoted in advance so there are no surprises.
Will you attend court?
Yes, where required. Sandra is experienced in giving evidence and can attend to speak to a report if it is contested or if the court seeks clarification.
Is what I say confidential?
For an assessment prepared for legal proceedings, no - the purpose is to inform a report that will be provided to the parties and the court. This is explained clearly to you before the assessment begins, so you know exactly what you're consenting to.

Proud Members & Affiliations

Australian Psychological Society Pacifica Congress AAPi - Australian Association of Psychologists Inc Australian Childhood Foundation