Prof Tanya Robinson

Provider Number: 604130Y
FDR Registration Number: F2003645

At a Glance

25+ years of clinical, forensic and family systems experience

Clinical & Forensic Mental Health Social Worker

Accredited Mediator & Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner

Court-appointed Family Report Writer & Expert Witness

Four Doctoral Degrees

Extraordinary Professor

Author, Researcher & International Educator

About Professor Tanya Robinson

Helping people find clarity, safety and direction through life's most complex challenges.

When people come to see me, they are often facing one of the most difficult periods of their lives.

You may be navigating trauma, family separation, legal proceedings, workplace conflict, grief, complex mental health challenges, or simply feeling overwhelmed by circumstances that seem impossible to untangle.

My role is to help you make sense of complexity, understand what has happened, and work with you towards meaningful and lasting change.

For more than 25 years, I have worked across Australia and internationally with children, adolescents, adults, families, organisations and legal professionals. Every person brings a unique story, and I believe effective support begins by listening with curiosity, compassion and respect.

How I Can Help

My practice brings together clinical expertise, forensic assessment and mediation to support people experiencing complex personal, family and legal challenges.

I provide:

Trauma-informed therapy for children, adolescents and adults
Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) and mediation
Family Reports and independent assessments
Forensic mental health assessments
Criminal justice and pre-sentencing assessments
Parenting and family system assessments
Support for neurodivergent individuals and families
Workplace mediation and psychologically healthy workplace consultation
Professional supervision and expert consultation

Whether I am working therapeutically, facilitating mediation or preparing an independent assessment for the Court, my approach remains the same—understanding the whole person within the context of their relationships, experiences and environment.

What Makes My Practice Different

Throughout my career I have worked where trauma, mental health, family systems and the legal system intersect.

This unique combination allows me to understand not only the emotional impact of difficult experiences, but also the practical realities people face when navigating family law, criminal justice, child protection, workplace investigations and other complex systems.

My work is grounded in trauma-informed practice, recognising that behaviour cannot be understood without understanding the experiences that shaped it.

I believe people deserve to be heard without judgement, treated with dignity, and supported with evidence-informed care that acknowledges both their strengths and the challenges they face.

Professional Leadership

Alongside private practice, I have dedicated my career to advancing trauma-informed practice through research, education and professional leadership.

As an Extraordinary Professor, I have taught and supervised postgraduate students in trauma, victimology and criminal justice, while contributing to research that bridges mental health, forensic science and the legal system.

I regularly provide education and professional development to mental health practitioners, lawyers, police, educators, government agencies and community organisations throughout Australia and internationally.

I have developed training programs for TATRA Training, delivering specialised education in complex trauma, family systems, forensic interviewing, child development, high-conflict presentations and therapeutic practice.

Innovation and Research

I have always believed that good practice continues to evolve.

Throughout my career I have developed practical resources and therapeutic approaches designed to improve how professionals understand trauma and hear the voices of vulnerable individuals.

One example is The Child's Story Box—a culturally inclusive therapeutic resource developed to help children safely express their experiences within therapeutic, forensic and legal settings.

I have also authored books and professional resources focusing on trauma, victimology, family systems and the impact of adversity, contributing to the growing understanding of trauma-informed practice across health, education and justice settings.

Qualifications

My academic journey reflects a lifelong commitment to understanding human behaviour from multiple perspectives.

I hold qualifications in social work, forensic science, psychosocial legal science and criminal justice, including four doctoral degrees.

This interdisciplinary background enables me to integrate research, clinical experience and forensic knowledge into every aspect of my work, providing balanced, thoughtful and evidence-informed support for individuals, families, organisations and the Courts.

My Commitment

Whether you are seeking therapy, mediation, a forensic assessment or professional consultation, my commitment is simple.

To listen carefully.

To understand your story.

To provide independent, ethical and evidence-informed guidance.

And to create a respectful space where healing, clarity and informed decision-making can begin.

Because behind every matter, every report and every legal proceeding is a person whose story deserves to be heard.