Nicholas Hurford
Registered Psychologist - BA GradDipTh BPrimEdSt BScHons1 (Psych)
Interview Location: Regional NSW
Nicholas is a Registered Psychologist in Dubbo, New South Wales. With over two decades of residence in the Western Plains region, he has extensive expertise in psychological assessment, clinical interviewing, intervention and reporting. His background as an educator—formerly teaching from early primary through to HSC English and sessional lecturing at Charles Sturt University—further informs his nuanced understanding of human development and behaviour.
Nicholas works with children, adolescents, adults, carers, and individuals engaged with disability services, non-government organisations, private enterprise, and educational institutions with a focus on conducting comprehensive psychological assessments. He provides psychological services to NDIS Participants, Workers Compensation clients, schools, and private individuals across the lifespan. His proficiency in clinical interviewing is integral to his work in family law matters, ensuring that reports and assessments contribute to informed decision-making in family law and other judicial processes. His professional interests include psychometric testing, behavioural analysis, risk assessment, positive behaviour support and the intersection of psychology with legal and forensic contexts.
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. _________________________________________________________________________________________
CHILD IMPACT REPORT/SHORT FORM REPORT
Availability: October 2025
Fees: $4,900.00 + GST
Turnaround Time: Six to Eight 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: September 2025
Fees: $4,000.00 + GST per adult to be assessed
Turnaround Time: Four-weeks
Scope/process: Per adult to be assessed - clinical interviews and the client to undergo a psychometric assessment of personality.
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