General Family Disputes

“Thank you for such a great experience. You were really superb and I’m very glad I was lucky enough to meet you.”

“Davina has a lovely calming manner.  She has the ability to make you feel completely relaxed.  She is very professional in her approach, but manages to be light hearted and fun.  I felt comfortable with her and knew I was in good hands.  She also has the most gentle, lilting voice which put me at ease immediately.”

“Thank you for the encouragement and positive feedback – I hardly recognise myself!”

“Thank you so much, I am just delighted.  I thoroughly enjoyed the course and this was aided by learning massively from you (you made it look easy). “

“Thank you for your help in making 2022 end so much better than it started for our family. You certainly helped our family navigate a very difficult time”

As a parent, we had the opportunity through mediation to understand each other better. We were able to speak openly and feel genuinely heard, which made a real difference. It was particularly helpful not being interrupted, as it allowed us both the time and space to express our views more clearly and calmly.

We sat down for about an hour and it was really useful and positive. We were able to come to a good agreement, which felt like real progress. Thank you so much for your time, Davina. I really appreciated it, and believe it or not, even in that short session I learnt a lot that I was able to take into my conversation with my ex-partner.

“I feel lighter, I can see there is light at the end of the tunnel.”

“I felt like you were very supportive today with myself and (mother) in our mediation session today.”

“Thank you so much for your time over the last couple of sessions. I do feel that we have made real progress and got somewhere positive through the process. You listened to us, and I really felt that my voice was heard during the discussions. It made a real difference to feel understood and included throughout the process.”

“I found the experience really valuable. I was able to speak openly without being interrupted, which helped me feel comfortable and not at all intimidated. Having that space allowed me to properly process the discussions at my own pace, and as a result, I came away with much greater clarity about the situation.”

“I really appreciate the support provided during the mediation process. It made a real difference to how we managed our conversations, helping us stay focused on what matters. It created a more balanced environment where we could communicate more successfully and work through issues together for the benefit of our children.”

“Mediation has really helped us develop a healthier way of communicating as a family. We’ve learned that we can have disagreements without things escalating, and that it’s possible to approach those moments more calmly and constructively. It has also encouraged us to involve our teenager by listening to her perspective, while still having the space as parents to work through important decisions together during mediation.”

“We’ve made real progress through mediation, moving away from a defensive mindset to a more balanced, middle ground. We’re now able to share information about our children openly, keep each other updated, and have conversations that feel calm and comfortable. Importantly, we can let each other speak without interruption and keep the focus where it belongs—on our children and what’s best for them.”

“I feel we are now moving towards the same goal without the worry or hesitation we once had. We’re working together much more effectively for the sake of our children. I recognise that there is still trust and confidence to build, but I’m committed to honouring our agreements and continuing to make progress so we can move forward in a positive and cooperative way.”

“Davina really took the time to listen to me and never made me feel rushed, allowing me to speak fully at my own pace. She was fair to both of us and helped us gain a clear understanding of what the mediation sessions would involve. She also made it clear how we would be supported throughout, including the option to take breaks if things became emotional, which helped us feel more at ease going into the process.”

“As a parent, I can say it has been worth using mediation. We have actually got somewhere in our conversations and found a new way of communicating. We’ve been able to reach agreements because we listened to each other and shared our points of view. Davina helped keep us focused throughout, which made a real difference in helping us move forward with our situation. I feel more comfortable moving forward now.”

“Mediation has been for the best for our family. We don’t need the conflict or ‘wars’ between us, especially as we have a 15-year-old who we both need to support. Having a third person present made a real difference, as it helped us stay more amicable with each other. The mediation process brought out the better side of us, allowing us to focus on what really matters for our child.”

“I would just like to say I had negative thoughts about the whole process before going into it. There is a lot of stereotypical talk about the process. After the experience I want to say this is not correct. I was made to feel comfortable and also heard, which was a massive thing for me. The child in question was always at the front of the conversation and was put first. It was a relaxing environment and was always monitored if it was getting off topic. I can’t thank you enough for the experience and how relaxed and heard you made me feel.”