Renee
Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner
Family Dispute Resolution Supervisor
What I wish more people knew…
“Separation and divorce doesn't have to be a shameful experience with negative outcomes. It takes great bravery, courage and hard work to go through the process, but can lead to a better functioning and happier family...just ask the kids I see who have the weight of conflicted parents lifted off them!”
Bachelor of Law LLB
BA-Psychology
Grad Dip Family Dispute Resolution
Resolution Institute Professional Member no. 50696
Working with Children Check
Renee began her career in family and child protection law, driven by a deep commitment to supporting families through incredibly sensitive and challenging times. But early on, she became disheartened by how the system often treated people as case numbers rather than as human beings. Clients were losing their voices, decisions were being taken out of their hands, and the emotional layers of each story were being overlooked.
When Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) was introduced as a mandatory step in family law matters, Renee saw a turning point—a real opportunity to create meaningful change. She retrained as a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and has now been working in this space for over 15 years.
Renee has spent much of her career with not-for-profit organisations, where she expanded her practice by training as a Child and Family Therapist, Child Consultant, and Family Group Conference Facilitator. These roles deepened her skill set and reinforced her belief in working with empathy, collaboration, and care.
For the past eight years, Renee has worked in the private sector, while continuing her passion for accessible support through her involvement with the Legal Aid FDR panel. No matter the setting, her focus remains the same: to bring a more human, compassionate approach to every conversation.
Meet Renee
Your FDR & Mediation Journey: Renee's Approach
Renee’s practice is grounded in a client-centred and child-focused approach. She meets people where they are - emotionally, practically, and relationally - and adapts her practice to support each person’s unique journey. With empathy at the heart of her work, she creates a space where clients feel safe, understood, and able to move forward at a pace that feels right for them.
Rather than seeing the relationship as a one-way client/practitioner dynamic, Renee views it as a collaboration. She believes that everyone brings something valuable to the table - be it lived experience, knowledge, or perspective - and together, the best outcomes can be reached through mutual respect and shared purpose.
Areas of Focus: How Renee Can Support You
Renee specialises in Facilitative Family Dispute Resolution, gently guiding clients to use their own autonomy and wisdom to make decisions that reflect what matters most to them. She believes families are the true experts on their own lives and works to create a space where that knowledge is honoured. Passionate about sharing her understanding of family law and child development, Renee supports parents with insights and guidance that empower them to make informed, balanced choices.
Language Support, When you need it
At Halo Journey, we want you to feel comfortable, understood, and truly heard — every step of the way.
If English isn’t your preferred language, we’ve got you. Interpreter services are available across all of our sessions to help make things easier, clearer, and more supportive for you. Just let us know when booking, and we’ll organise it for you.
Interpreter services are available at an additional cost.
The Halo Experience
We’re really proud of the feedback we’ve received from our clients. Every person so far has said they’d be very likely to recommend Halo Journey, and our practitioners are consistently rated between 9–10/10 by people who trust us with those closest to them.
It’s a real reminder of why we do what we do — to make a positive difference, one journey at a time.
If you’d like to see more of what people have shared about their experience with us, read more here.
“I’ve used Halo Journey Australia’s online counselling service before and had a very positive experience. The team was professional, empathetic, and easy to connect with. The online format made it convenient to access support, and I felt genuinely listened to throughout the process.
I would highly recommend Halo Journey Australia to anyone seeking accessible and caring counselling services”
— Counselling & Psychotherapy Client (South Australia)
"Thanks for your support. I felt respected and provided information to help me make an informed decision. This service was highly supported and non judgmental , whilst maintaining neutrality and procedural fairness. Thanks for providing genuine support to those in need."
— Family Dispute Resolution Client (South Australia)
“So easy to talk to, quick response and was able to get me in and fulfil my needs straight away. Very lovely.”
— Counselling & Psychotherapy Client (Western Australia)
Send a Halo
Whether you’re ready to book or just want to learn more, we’re only a message away
Email: info@halojourney.com.au
Phone or Text: +61 485 042 221
Monday to Sunday 7 days a week 8:00am - 10:00pm (AEDT)
Supporting Australia-wide, wherever you are