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Dr Kate Renshall

Clinical Psychologist - B.A (Hons), MSc., D. Clin Psych

Interview Location: Sydney NSW

Dr Kate Renshall is a Clinical Psychologist, who has extensive experience with working with families in crisis across both the public and private sectors. She has worked in both a therapeutic and assessment role within adolescent mental health settings, in the child protection and out-of-home care sector and within her own private practice. She is a full member of the Australian Psychological Society and holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours), Masters of Science and Doctorate of Clinical Psychology from the University of Sydney. Currently, Dr Renshall conducts both Child Impact and Single Expert Reports for the Federal Circuit and Family Court or Australia (FCFCOA).

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: January 2026

Fees: $18,000.00 + 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. _________________________________________________________________________________________


CHILD IMPACT REPORT/SHORT FORM REPORT

Availability: January 2026

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. _________________________________________________________________________________________


MENTAL HEALTH ASSESSMENT

Availability: January 2026 Fees: $4,900.00 + 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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