Services
I provide both mediation and conflict management coaching to support families navigating parenting disputes, relationship property disputes, or other relational challenges. Conflict management coaching can be used alongside mediation, or, in suitable cases, as a standalone process to help people develop the clarity and communication skills to resolve issues independently. My services are adaptable and tailored to the specific needs and dynamics of each family, acknowledging that effective conflict resolution requires a personalised approach. I welcome an initial conversation to assess the most appropriate pathway for each situation.
Mediation
Mediation offers a constructive and cost-effective way for families to resolve disputes without the need for lengthy and adversarial court proceedings. It provides a safe, neutral environment where each person is given the opportunity to express their concerns and priorities with the help of a trained, impartial mediator.
Mediation is typically faster, less costly and less stressful than litigation, helping parties reach mutually acceptable solutions that reflect their unique family circumstances. It also allows for more creative and tailored solutions than might be available to a court. Crucially, in mediation, families retain control over the outcome, rather than having decisions imposed by a judge.
In contrast to litigation, which can entrench conflict and deepen divisions, mediation fosters open communication and supports the preservation, or constructive restructuring, of relationships. This is especially important where ongoing family relationships or co-parenting are involved.
Conflict management coaching
Conflict management coaching (or conflict coaching) is a structured, one-on-one process that helps people develop insight, skills, and strategies to more effectively engage with conflict. As a standalone service, it supports clients in navigating challenging interpersonal dynamics, making confident decisions, and responding constructively in ongoing or anticipated disputes - whether or not the person with whom they are in conflict participates. In some situations, conflict coaching can be sufficient for de-escalation of the conflict or resolution of the dispute without the need for further involvement of a dispute resolution professional.
Conflict coaching is often used in conjunction with mediation. When used in preparation for mediation, it enables participants to clarify their goals, understand their triggers, reflect on their communication styles, and build readiness for dialogue. It enhances the quality and efficiency of the mediation process by helping clients enter with greater self-awareness, emotional regulation, and a clearer sense of what resolution might look like for them. In the often emotionally charged context of family disputes, conflict coaching is a particularly valuable preliminary to mediation.
Post-mediation conflict coaching offers valuable support to clients as they transition from mediated agreements to everyday implementation. It helps them build practical skills for navigating ongoing interactions, managing emotional triggers, and responding constructively when tensions resurface. By focusing on reflection, accountability, and communication strategies, conflict coaching can reinforce the gains made in mediation and prevent future disputes from escalating. It empowers individuals to handle disagreements with more confidence and clarity, fostering more resilient and cooperative relationships over time.
