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Family mediation in South Somerset and North Dorset — helping you reach agreements that work for everyone
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Family mediation in South Somerset and North Dorset — helping you reach agreements that work for everyone
Book a Free Consultation
I'm a family mediator based in Somerset, helping families across South Somerset and North Dorset navigate separation with dignity and understanding.
Before training as a mediator, I spent 30 years as a documentary filmmaker, working closely with people facing some of life's most challenging moments — grief, illness, family crisis. That work taught me how to listen deeply, hold space for difficult conversations, and help people find their own way through.
Having experienced separation both as a parent and as a child, I understand the emotional complexity involved. I combine that personal insight with professional training to help families communicate, find common ground, and reach agreements that work for everyone — especially the children.
I offer mediation for families going through separation or divorce, helping you reach your own agreements without the cost and conflict of court.
Working out how to co-parent after separation — where children will live, how time will be shared, and how you'll make decisions together about their future.
A structured, supportive space to work through the practical and emotional aspects of ending a relationship, helping you both move forward.
Reaching fair agreements about property, savings, pensions and ongoing finances — often required before a court can approve a financial consent order.
30 years of working with people in difficult circumstances has shaped how I approach mediation.
Two decades of documentary work taught me to hear what people are really saying — and what they're not. I create space for both of you to feel genuinely heard.
I've filmed in hospitals, with families in crisis, and in high-stakes situations. I remain steady and focused when emotions run high.
As a documentary maker, I'm trained to present multiple perspectives without bias. I help both parties feel valued without taking sides.
Having been through separation myself — as both a parent and a child — I understand the emotional weight of what you're facing.
In-person mediation available at meeting rooms in Sherborne and Yeovil. Remote sessions also available.
If you're considering mediation, the first step is a free initial conversation. This gives you a chance to ask questions, understand how mediation works, and see if it's right for your situation.
There's no obligation — just a straightforward chat about your options.