Brett Haddon
 

Brett Haddon

 
 

Brett Haddon is a highly experienced Family Consultant with a distinguished career in social work and family law settings for the past 30 years. He offers expert assessment, report writing, and consultation services for legal professionals and families seeking high-quality, evidence-based reports for the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia. Brett brings a collaborative, strengths-based approach and a deep understanding of complex family dynamics, child development, and forensic practice.

Qualifications

Masters in Social Work Counselling, University of New South Wales, 2008
Bachelor of Social Work, The University of Sydney, 1994

Professional Experience

2019 – Current    Family Consultant/Child and Family Therapist – TheRelationspace, Sydney
2017 - 2018       Senior Family Consultant – Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Sydney Registry
2014 - 2017          Family Consultant – Family Court & Federal Circuit Court of Australia, Sydney Registry
1996 - 2014         Held multiple senior roles including Senior Social Worker and Team Leader, HIV Medicine Unit, Student Unit Co-ordinator and Senior Social Worker in Community Health, St. Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney
1994 - 1996          Social Worker – Department of Community Services (FaCS) & Department of Social Security (Centrelink)

Clinical & Forensic Expertise

  • Extensive experience managing change, grief, and loss for individuals and families

  • Expertise in psychosocial/psychological issues: depression, anxiety, substance misuse, relationship difficulties

  • Skilled in evidence-based therapeutic modalities: Emotion Focussed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution Focussed Brief Therapy, Systems and Family Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

  • Proven ability to translate complex clinical findings into clear, actionable court reports

Professional Approach

Brett is known for his empathic, collaborative and cooperative style, working closely with legal practitioners to achieve robust and reliable outcomes for children and their families. His reports are informed by current evidence, best practice, and a strengths-based perspective, supporting the best interests of children and families in the family law system.

Available for expert witness services: Child Impact Assessments (Reports) and Single Expert Family Reports for the Family Court and Federal Circuit Court of Australia.