Hear the Child Interviews & Reports

When parents separate or family circumstances change, children often have important perspectives, feelings, and wishes that deserve to be heard.

A Hear the Child Report provides children with an opportunity to express their views in a safe, developmentally appropriate, and neutral environment.

The purpose is not to ask children to choose between parents, but to ensure their voice is thoughtfully represented in family law matters.

My Approach

As a Registered Clinical Counsellor and rostered Hear the Child interviewer, I conduct interviews in a child-centred, impartial, and developmentally appropriate manner.

My role is to create a safe space where children feel comfortable sharing their experiences while remaining neutral and focused on accurately representing their views.

The process is guided by the principles of the Hear the Child Society of British Columbia and the best interests of the child.

What to Expect

The process typically includes one or more interviews with the child, and the preparation of a written report summarizing the child’s views and preferences.

The report is intended to provide the court, lawyers, mediators, or parents with the child’s perspective and it is not a parenting assessment, custody evaluation, or clinical opinion.

When a Hear the Child Report May Be Helpful

Hear the Child Reports may be appropriate when:

• Parents are separating or divorcing

• Parenting arrangements are being discussed

• Family law matters are before the court

• Mediation or collaborative family processes are underway

• Parents wish to better understand their child’s perspective

Referrals

Referrals are accepted from parents, lawyers, mediators, and other professionals involved in family law matters.

If you’re unsure whether a Hear the Child Report is appropriate for your situation, I’d be happy to discuss the process and answer your questions.