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Clair Baker

Forensic Psychologist - BA(Psych), PGdip(Psych), MCrim, MPsych(Foren)

Interview Location: Pymble

I am a Forensic Psychologist, having worked in the psychology arena for over two decades and in the Forensic Psychology sphere for 15 years. I have experience working in the areas of mental health, interpersonal relationships, families and children, with specialist experience working in family therapy and high conflict post-separation relationships.

I am a qualified Parenting Coordinator, an accredited NMAS Mediator and I am completing my Graduate Diploma in Family Dispute Resolution. I have experience assessing and treating individuals with complex trauma histories, including veterans, first responders and members of law enforcement. After leaving my substantive role with the federal government in 2017 to start my own private practice, I have worked primarily in the area of high conflict family law matters.

If you would like to proceed, please complete the Family Assessment Form by clicking on the Book Here button below. Once completed, invoices will be issued, and the Experts next available dates will be held for five business days.

Single Expert Report Information | Fees | Availability


FULL REPORT

Availability: October 2025

Fees: $15,000.00 + GST

Turnaround Time: Six to Eight weeks

Scope: Includes interviews, background reading material including subpoenaed documents (up to 500 pages - additional fee of $250 + GST per hundred pages thereafter), and may also include psychometric testing of personality.


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CHILD IMPACT REPORT/SHORT FORM REPORT

Availability: October 2025

Fees: $4,900.00 + GST

Turnaround Time: Three to Four Weeks

Scope: Brief interviews with parents and subject children. This brief Child Impact Report does not include extensive background reading or reading of any subpoenaed documents, however, we request the following documents no later than two weeks prior to interviews taking place:

  • Letter of joint instruction

  • Affidavit from each party or a one-page summary of events to date

  • Copy of the most recent court orders if applicable

Please note that Child Impact Reports are not suitable for complex matters in which there are allegations of violence or abuse to be investigated. They are brief assessments of how the children are currently functioning and will not have the scope to investigate, substantiate or refute allegations.


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MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Availability: October 2025

Fees: $5,000.00 + GST

Turnaround Time: Three to Four Weeks

Scope/process: Assessment of one parent’s mental health with impact on parental capacity (not specific to the index child(ren) as no observation/interview of child). Interview of parent, psychometric testing and reading of material relating to a person's mental health, child protection and criminal history.

The Family Report Writers Network is Australia’s dedicated hub for Family Report Writers. We provide connection, resources, professional development, and peer support to psychologists and social workers working in family law. Our mission is to strengthen practice, reduce isolation, and promote excellence in this complex and challenging field.

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