Improving Communication with the Other Person

Family disputes can be emotional and challenging. Whether you're separating, divorcing or living apart, communication with the other person can often break down.

Family mediation provides a safe, neutral space where both people can talk, listen and work through their issues with the support of an experienced family mediator. The mediator doesn't take sides or make decisions but helps people communicate more effectively and understand each other's perspectives. We empower you to navigate disputes through understanding, communication and compassion. Through understanding, we provide guidance
towards harmonious resolutions that prioritises everyone’s well being. Through communication, we are committed to facilitating respectful conversations that enable families to work together. And through compassion, we help families lay stronger foundations for healthier relationships in the future

Through family mediation, you can:

Reduce conflict and avoid misunderstandings
Improve how you speak and listen to each other in a structured and respectful way.
Focus on finding practical solutions for the future, especially when children are involved.
Build agreements that both people can live with.

Family mediation isn't about forcing agreement, it's about giving you the tools to communicate better, now and in the future.

How Family Mediation Works

Agreement to Mediate

After you request family mediation, we write to the other person seeking their agreement to mediation.
If we don't receive it, we cannot move ahead.
If received, we then liaise with you both for a time and date that suits.

During Mediation Sessions

Both people meet with a professionally trained mediator.
Each person is given an opportunity to express their perspectives, concerns and desires.
Then, the mediator starts to create an environment of good faith, co-operation and responsibility- looking to identify and build a common ground.
Through active listening and strategic questioning, the mediator helps the people to communicate effectively.
This enables people to talk to through difficult issues, creating the space for them to arrive at decisions together.
This in turn helps people reach a final agreement that both people find acceptable.
This document can be taken to a solicitor to be draw into a deed of separation and/or used as the basis of a court order.