A calmer path through
difficult times
When a relationship ends, the decisions you make together now will shape your family's future for years to come.
I help separating couples reach fair, lasting agreements, without the cost, conflict, and delay of court.
You stay in control
In mediation, you and your partner make the decisions — not a judge. I guide the process, but the outcomes are yours. That means agreements that actually reflect your family's real situation.
Private and confidential
Everything discussed in mediation is confidential. Unlike court hearings, nothing is on public record. You can speak freely, knowing what's said in the room stays in the room.
A fraction of the cost
Contested court proceedings can run to tens of thousands of pounds. Most couples complete mediation in a handful of sessions, keeping costs proportionate and manageable for both sides
Specialist understanding
I'm trained to support families dealing with neurodivergency, health challenges, trauma, and business interests, recognising that no two separations are alike.
1 Initial Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting (MIAM)
Before mediation begins, each person attends a short individual meeting with me. This is your chance to ask questions, understand the process, and decide if mediation is right for you — with no pressure or obligation.
2 Joint sessions at your pace
We meet together to work through the key areas — finances, property, pensions, parenting arrangements, and more. Sessions are structured but sensitive, and I ensure both voices are heard equally.
Quicker than court
Family court backlogs mean cases can take 12–18 months or longer. Mediation sessions can typically begin within weeks and conclude in months, letting you both move forward sooner
Better for co-parenting
A collaborative process preserves the working relationship you'll need as parents. Research consistently shows children do better when their parents can communicate — mediation helps build that foundation
How Family Mediation works
A clear, supported process from first contact to agreement
3 Your agreements, in writing
When you reach agreement, I draw up a Memorandum of Understanding, a clear, detailed record of everything you've decided. Your solicitors can then formalise this into a legally binding Consent Order if needed.
4 Move forward
With your settlement in place, you can begin the next chapter of your lives — as individuals, and as co-parents if you have children — with clarity and mutual respect.
70%
of couples who attend mediation reach a full or partial agreement
Family Mediation Council, 2023
£14k
the average legal costs per person in a contested family court case
Resolution, 2022
3–6
the typical number of sessions to reach a comprehensive mediated agreement
Family Mediation Council
18months
average wait for a final hearing in the family court in England & Wales
Ministry of Justice, 2024
Why separating couples choose mediation
over engaging a Family Court judge decide on your (and your children’s) future
Why engage a mediator
Separation involves legal, financial, and emotional decisions all at once. As your mediator, I bring structure, neutrality, and expertise so you can reach agreements you both agree to agree on rather than allow others to decide for you.
Ready to take the first step?
A confidential, no-obligation conversation costs nothing.
Get in touch and we can talk through whether mediation is right for your situation.
From April 2024, attending a MIAM is a legal requirement before making most applications to the family court in England and Wales. Mediation is not just the wiser choice — it is now the expected first step. Learn more at the Family Mediation Council
“Mediation is not about making people agree. It is about giving them the space, support, and structure to make their own best decisions.”