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Family conflict can feel overwhelming, especially when communication has broken down.

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Family mediation offers a structured and impartial space where both people can discuss important matters with the support of a neutral professional. The aim is to help families improve communication, reduce conflict, and reach practical agreements that feel workable for everyone involved—particularly when children are affected.

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As a trained family mediator working towards accreditation, I support families navigating separation, parenting disagreements, communication difficulties, and conflict resolution.

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My background in psychotherapy and previous experience supporting families allows me to bring a calm, thoughtful, and balanced approach to difficult conversations.

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As a trained family mediator and psychotherapist, I understand both the practical and emotional impact of conflict. My role in mediation remains impartial while helping both parties communicate more effectively and move toward workable outcomes.​​

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Mediation may help if: ​​

  • You are separating or divorcing.

  • Communication has become difficult.

  • You want to avoid lengthy court proceedings.

  • You need support reaching agreements about your children.

  • You would like a neutral professional to guide discussions.

  • You want arrangements that focus on the best interests of your children.

  • You need to reach sustainable financial settlements, including property, finances & pensions.

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​Each person will normally attend an individual assessment meeting before joint mediation begins. This provides an opportunity to understand your circumstances, discuss whether mediation is appropriate and explain how the process works.

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As a mediator Working Towards Accreditation, I practise within the scope agreed with my PPC. Where a court-related MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting ), court certificate or other accredited mediator involvement is required, this will be arranged with an appropriately accredited mediator.

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You do not need to be in severe conflict to benefit from mediation. Sometimes families simply need a neutral space to have conversations that feel too difficult to manage alone.

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Save up to 80% compared to legal routes and reach agreement far faster

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I understand that timing matters when things feel uncertain. I offer flexible appointments, and can discuss the mediation process - from MIAM to parenting arrangements and finances, property, and pensions.

I aim to keep my mediation fees accessible while providing a professional and structured service.

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Individual Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) : £80 for 60 minutes/  per person

Joint Mediation Session : £110 per person for a 90-minute session

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For two participants, the total cost of a 90-minute mediation session is £220.​

Additional written documents, summaries or more complex work may incur a separate fee. Any additional costs will always be discussed and agreed in advance.

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Payment is required in advance of appointments.

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Online appointments are available across England and Wales.

Online Sessions across UK

In Person Sessions around Preston and Lytham St Annes 

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