For Professionals working in Family Law
Can we let you into a secret? Family law is not always about the law at all. It’s very badly named. Family breakdown is about just that – a family. We have developed training courses which stem from, and build on, our experiences of working with families. We always try and look at what drives behaviour, because this has such a huge effect on how people manage their separation.
We believe that, where safe and suitable, a non-court approach offers the best solution for families. We help new mediators who are working towards accreditation (WTA’s) by offering observation and co-mediations free of charge. To find out more about how we can help, please contact us.
Professional Practice Consultancy (PPC)
Claire and Rebecca are also accredited PPC’s offering support to mediators. We help with portfolio building, and we are able to supervise CIM and Legal Aid mediators, either as a primary or secondary PPC. We are currently able to take on accredited mediators, contact us for a chat if you would like to know more.
We’re also running the FMC Pilot Accreditation Scheme, where WTA’s work alongside us to develop their practice, before submitting a portfolio. This is currently full, we will update the website when we have spaces available.
What delegates say about our training …
Can I just say how brilliant I thought your and Helen’s FMA workshop and presentation was last week? The information and discussions in my view were absolutely spot on
(Neurodiversity talk for FMA Conference 2025)
Our courses
All our courses are online, and run with 6+ delegates – please contact us for dates. We are also able to run them in person for 6 or more delegates, please call us to discuss where, when and cost.
If you can’t find a course that fits your needs, let us know and we can work together to develop something bespoke for you.
Understanding the accreditation process
With the Pilot scheme running alongside the ‘old’ scheme, it can be difficult to choose which route is best. Our short course will introduce you to the differences between the two, and give you an idea of the likely time and financial investment.
2 hours, online.
£45 plus VAT
Child Law introduction for mediators
A whistle stop tour through statute and case law, enabling mediators to understand the court process. We’ll look at ‘live with’, ‘time with, ‘specific issue’, ‘prohibited steps’ as well as kinship and the involvement of CAFCASS and a Local Authority.
4 hours, online.
£125 plus VAT
Everything you want your support staff to know about mediation
Having more than one client in a space can be worrying. This course explores how your practice can adapt, and will give you tips and hints that will support your non-mediator team members.
2 hours, online
£45 plus VAT
Navigating Domestic Abuse: Insights for Family Mediators
Including the nature of abuse, identifying abuse, dealing with victims and perpetrators, supporting victims, safeguarding and signposting.
2 hours, online
£45 plus VAT
Neurodivergence Uncovered: Understanding its impact and supporting your clients effectively
2 hours, online
£45 plus VAT
An introduction to mental illness, its impact on mediation and supporting clients with mental illness
4 hours, online
£75 plus VAT
Parenting in Harmony: Mediation for consistent, effective approaches in both homes
4 hours, online
£75 plus VAT
Exploring Parenting Values, Neurodivergence, Styles and Strategies for Success
2 hours, online
£45 plus VAT
Exploring Wellbeing in mediation
An introduction to the role that mental health plays in mediation – for you, your team and your clients.
4 hours, online
£75 plus VAT
Bridging the Divide: Minimising conflict between separating parents in and out of mediation
4 hours, online
£75 plus VAT
Taming the Tension: Handling high conflict clients and safeguarding your wellbeing in mediation
4 hours, online
£75 plus VAT
Improving your online meetings – tips and tricks to polish your performance
1 hour, online
£25 plus VAT
Running on 17th July and 18th September 2025
