West Berkshire Mediation

Mediation is a voluntary process, which provides a way for you to discuss issues with your partner and avoid costly, lengthy, and often acrimonious litigation.  I will act as a neutral party, providing information  and options to help you reach compromises and agreements that work for you and your family.  All discussions in mediation are "without prejudice" which means that you  are not bound by such and thus you will feel able to make concessions to encourage settlement.

There are various types of Mediation and I can offer you the following;

MEDIATION; this is traditionally carried out face to face, in a safe and controlled environment, in which you consider your overall circumstances and discuss options and solutions until you find the right one for you both.  If this is dealing with finances, I will always ensure that it is settlement that is fair and would be approved by a Court should you wish to formalise the agreement into a binding format.

If you feel you do not wish, for whatever reason, to sit with your partner, SHUTTLE mediation carried out with you each in separate rooms may be appropriate.

REMOTE mediation by video link may also be appropriate if you are geographically separated or constrained by time. 

I am also qualified in child inclusive mediation;  if you both agree, then I can also speak with your children, and if they wish, their views, (subject to my agreeing with them exactly what they wish you to know) can be relayed to you both.  Children need to know that it is "okay" to say what they think and feel, and this often helps inform your own discussions.