Family Mediation 

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What Family Mediation Can Help With

Family mediation supports separating or divorcing couples, as well as extended families facing difficult disputes.

 

We can work on:

• Child arrangements – where children live, time with each parent, schooling, holidays, birthdays, drop off locations

• Financial matters – property, pensions, savings, debts

• Practical arrangements – including family pets

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Mediation isn't about who wins and who loses. It's about finding agreements that reflect what matters to everyone, especially when children are in the picture. You stay in control. I'm there to keep the conversation moving and make sure both of you are heard.

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Why Mediation Makes Sense

The research is clear. Mediation is:

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1. Faster - Most cases take 3–5 sessions over around 3 months. Court proceedings can stretch to 18 months. 

2. More affordable - You share the cost of one neutral professional, rather than paying two solicitors to represent you in litigation. 

3. Less stressful - You make the decisions, not a judge. That means less uncertainty and more ownership of the outcome. 

4. Better for families - A neutral, confidential space where you can be heard—and where you can part with dignity rather than resentment. 

5. Child-centred - The wellbeing of your children is at the heart of every discussion. 

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The National Audit Office confirms that family disputes resolved through mediation are cheaper, quicker, and significantly less acrimonious than those that go to court.

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What Makes My Approach Different

I didn't train as a lawyer. I trained in the messy, beautiful, difficult art of human connection. My background as an actor, a Yoga Therapist, and a Nonviolent Communication trainer means I bring something different to the mediation room.

I understand how our bodies hold tension. I know how to de-escalate when emotions run high. I build trust quickly. And I can sit with you in your pain without flinching. My approach isn't clinical. It's human, caring, and safe.

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The First Step: Your MIAM

Every mediation journey begins with a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM). This is a confidential, one-hour meeting where I see each of you separately.

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In your MIAM, we'll:

• Talk through your situation and what you'd like to achieve

• Explore whether mediation is right for you

• Answer any questions you have about the process

• Look at other options if mediation isn't appropriate

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Nothing you say in this meeting is shared with the other person unless you ask me to. It's simply a chance for you to get the information you need, without commitment.

 

If we decide to move forward together, I'll give you some straightforward preparation work to do before our first joint session.

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Find out more about MIAM's here

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The Mediation Sessions​

Once you've both had your MIAM and we've agreed mediation is the right path for you, we arrange our first session together. I offer several ways of working, depending on what feels safest and most manageable for you:

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• In person, same room – for those who feel able to sit together and communicate directly

• In person, separate rooms (shuttle mediation) – I move between you.

• Online, same room – via video call, together

• Online, separate rooms – via separate video calls, with me moving between you virtually

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We'll discuss these options during your MIAM and decide together what feels right for your situation. The format can be reviewed or changed at any point, you are not locked into a decision. If something isn't working, we adapt.

There is no additional charge for working in separate spaces.

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For separating couples where domestic abuse or coercive control has been a factor, online or in-person shuttle mediation can offer a safer way to participate without direct contact. I am trained to work sensitively in these situations, and we will explore suitability and safety strategies during your MIAM. My priority is always to create a process that meets everyone's needs as safely as possible.

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We'll work through the issues that matter to you, at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions are typically 60–90 minutes. Most mediations complete in 3–5 sessions over about three months.

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Cost: £150 per person per hour