As a Family Mediator I am committed to helping families resolve their disputes in a constructive way that considers the future needs of the whole family. Whether it is parenting, finances, property of all of these issues; I help clients approach resolution through determining what is needed and what is fair. My practice is nationwide, and I offer appointment times to suit the busy lifestyles of my clients including evenings and weekends.
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I am a trained family mediator and member of the Family Mediation Council and The College of Mediators. Prior to my move into Family Mediation, I worked in finance and HR and spent time headhunting for the global mining sector. I have an undergraduate degree in History and a Master’s in International Political Economy both from Kings College London.

So why did I become a family mediator? I knew little of family mediation before I decided to retrain in this area; my knowledge came mostly from disputes in the workplace from an HR perspective. However, it was through hearing the lived experiences of those close to me who had faced the challenges of the court process and the lasting impact it had on their lives that I learnt more about the value and need for mediation for families. I feel very passionately that the principles are an absolute force for good and can achieve life changing results. Court should always be the last resort.

Clients come to mediation at their most vulnerable. They face a scary, daunting and uncertain future ahead and, in a lot of cases, talking to me is the first time they have really been able to express this. I aim to help them realise that there is a route through and alleviating some of the worries and concerns that have been consuming them. My approach is to calmly breakdown people’s fears by isolating particular points of contention or concern; from this point we can tackle each one individually, creating a clear route to resolution. When a successful solution comes together and seeing my clients feel positive rather than fearful about their future is undoubtedly the most rewarding experience I have been able to enjoy in my career to date.

What do I find most difficult as a mediator? It is always difficult when conflict has reached such a point that the child’s/children’s voice in the decision-making process has fallen far back from front and center and this happens all too often. In many ways, I can understand how this can happen and I am empathetic to that, if I feel that tension between parents is taking over from creating a workable plan for the children I always bring their voice back into the room because, ultimately, both parents want what is best for their children and reminding them of that often renews their ambition to work together.

Where it seems impossible to feasibly divide finances and discuss property this can be an incredibly scary prospect for clients and that fear can often cause decision making paralysis. In these circumstances explore all the options available and try to find creative solutions that puts needs and affordability first.

Based in Hertfordshire, I offer appointments in Stevenage, Hitchin, Hatfield, Cambridge, Hertford, Watford, Middlesex and North London.

A bit about me..
It may not come as a surprise, given my choice of degrees, that I am passionate about history and politics and can talk endlessly about either. I am also a keen outdoor swimmer and have been known to take a dip in the sea on Christmas day. Music runs in my family and during my lifetime I have attempted to learn just about every instrument known to man even the harp! I have spent time working with young incarcerated fathers creating audio bedtime stories for their children whilst they are unable to be physically with them. This experience taught me a lot about the fundamental similarities all parents share no matter what their backgrounds or personal circumstances.
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