Meet Your Team
About Livian Consulting
Livian Consulting provides independent family law assessments that support the Court in understanding the experiences of children and the functioning of families during separation. Our practice is guided by impartiality, safety and evidence informed social work.
We work with lawyers, Independent Children’s Lawyers and agencies who require clear, reliable insight into parenting capacity, family dynamics and child wellbeing. Each assessment is conducted with respect, transparency and a commitment to the best interests of the child.
About Teena
Accredited Mental Health Social Worker
Independent Family Law Report Writer
Teena is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with extensive experience across child protection, forensic mental health and complex family systems. Her practice focuses on understanding the lived experience of children and providing clear, unbiased analysis that assists courts and decision makers.
Teena has worked with children, young people and families for more than a decade. Her background includes investigations and intervention work within statutory child protection, acute forensic mental health services and multidisciplinary family teams. This experience informs a strong understanding of risk, safety, trauma and child development in high pressure environments.
Teena also has significant experience supporting neurodivergent children and families. Her approach considers the impact of neurodevelopmental needs on communication, behaviour and parenting arrangements. This supports assessments that are respectful, inclusive and developmentally appropriate.
Professional Approach
Teena’s work is guided by the principles of child safety, independence and evidence based practice. Assessments are conducted with a calm, structured method that allows each person to be heard while maintaining the neutrality required of an expert witness.
Her practice is grounded in:
Trauma informed frameworks
Child inclusive assessment
Family systems theory
Risk and protective factor analysis
Developmental and mental health knowledge
Cultural and social context awareness
Teena does not provide advice or support to parents. All contact is limited to procedural scheduling and interviews. This ensures independence and fairness for all parties.
Our Values
Livian Consulting is built on values that support ethical practice and child focused decision making.
Protection
Ensuring that children’s safety and emotional wellbeing remain central throughout the assessment.
Seen
Listening carefully to each child’s experience and presenting it with clarity and respect.
Recognition
Understanding the strengths, challenges and realities faced by each parent and family system.
Family
Considering relationships, connection, community and the broader environment around each child.
Freedom
Supporting outcomes that allow children to grow in safe, stable and developmentally appropriate settings.
Care
Holding professionalism and humanity together in all interactions.
Nurture
Creating a calm and supportive interview environment for children and adults.
Release
Helping families move forward by offering clear insight that supports informed decision making.
Why Livian Consulting?
Livian Consulting provides assessments that support the Court in making decisions that protect and promote the wellbeing of children. Every report is written with accuracy, clarity and care.
Independent and unbiased assessment
Child focused practice that respects lived experience
Clear, practical and evidence informed reports
Strong understanding of complex family dynamics
Skilled in working with neurodivergent children and parents
Professional experience in risk, trauma and safety
Request a Referral
Livian Consulting accepts referrals from family lawyers, Independent Children’s Lawyers and agencies. To discuss availability or request an assessment, please contact us.