Divorce Coaching and Mediation

helping you take small steps which lead to big changes

The Butterfly Effect - allegory for chaos theory; it evokes the idea that a small butterfly flapping its wings in the Amazonian jungle, could cause a typhoon somewhere else in the world.

Thus, small actions or steps can have a significant ripple effect and impact, which can change the course of your life.

Having worked in different professions, including in Aged Care, I realised the Aged Care sector needed a voice and advocacy and went on to study a post-graduate law degree as a vehicle for advocacy. Family Law and Elder Law became my real interest and once I was admitted as a solicitor in 2017, I found that I was more drawn to mediation, than litigation, which inspired me to do Alternative Dispute Resolution courses.

I am dedicated to helping families and individuals navigate the changes and challenges of transition with a focus on children’s well-being. My services are based on the principles of compassion, and integrity. I understand the challenges of change and transition, and strive to support and guide you through the grief and emotional overwhelm of anxiety, loss, fear, hurt and uncertainty.

With the right support, guidance and tools you will be empowered to tackle the challenges, and to make informed decisions that are right for you. By learning effective communication skills, managing emotions, and finding workable solutions, you can avoid many of the hidden pitfalls of conflict and improve your well-being.

I have always been passionate about helping people, whether finding information or finding resolution. As a Mediator and Coach, I assist families and individuals impacted by separation, divorce or major life transitions, to not only survive but to thrive.

My Qualifications and Training:

• Bachelor of Library Science, Bachelor of Laws (Graduate) Master of Laws (Applied Law)
• Accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner (FDRP/Mediator)
• Certified Conflict Management for One (CM-1) Mediator
• Trained in Relationship Mediation
• CDC Certified Divorce Coach®
• CDC Transition and Recovery Coach®
• Trained in Elder Mediation – including Elder Abuse
• Life-Line DV Alert Trained – Recognise and Respond to Domestic and Family Violence
• Univ of New Castle Certified High Conflict in Law - Personality Disorders and Disputes

My Services

• Family Law Dispute Resolution Services – specialising in Parenting Mediation
  
• Conflict Management for One (CM-1) Mediation
  
• Relationship Mediation
  
• Separation & Divorce Coaching & Recovery Coaching
  
• Over 50’s Transition (Retirement, Empty Nesters, Divorce) Coaching
  
• South African Cultural Transition Coaching
  

Who I Help

• Families going through separation or divorce
  
• Couples / Parents who need support and assistance with having a more harmonious relationship
  
• Individuals going through transition and change, whether separation and divorce or any other major life transition
  
• Individuals who would like to manage emotional overwhelm, conflict and communication.
  

Transition, Recovery and Process

for Life Changes, Separation & Divorce

A small step is still a step”… “Just do what you can today and be proud of yourself” (Stacey McNeill)

I can help you navigate change and transition by supporting, guiding, educating & empowering you to find your strengths to move forward with clarity, courage, and confidence. towards a successful and harmonious future.

Separation and Divorce Coaching

Filling the gap as the missing professional in the separation and divorce process, I provide one-on-one sessions, tailored to your specific needs and concerns in very practical and transformative ways. I can help you in the early stages of your separation to work through issues and to avoid going down the path leading to court, saving you money, stress and ongoing conflict, and to avoid the negative impacts this has on you and your children.

I will provide emotional support and motivation to move forward, and practical guidance to understand the process. I will give you tools and strategies to manage emotions, communication and conflict. I can refer you to the right professionals for your need, to help accelerate your recovery,

Transition and Recovery Coaching:

One-on-One sessions for individuals who are going through a major life transition, whether Over 50’s transitions, or Cultural transition, to empower you to overcome the challenges of change or culture shock, and the accompanying losses, to find hope and a new rewarding future.

The Value of Divorce Coaching

• Emotional, Motivational and Organisational support and assistance.
• Allows some healing from the grief, hurt, pain and loss
• Encourages child-focussed arrangements
• Given pre-legal information and guidance about the process of divorce and mediation
• Avoid the common pitfalls of divorce
• Goal setting
• Learn skills and tools to create harmony and successfully resolve issues, by managing emotions, communication and conflict
• Comprehensive tailored support with referrals to other professionals
• Identify what information you need and assistance with organising documents
• Recovery model – supportive of personal relationships & restoring hope for the future.

Life transitions and challenges can be the catalyst for major transformation and growth in your life, so begin your journey towards gaining clarity and confidence, for making decisions that are right for you and becoming the person you envision in the future

Coaching - $180 per hour; packages available for multi sessions

Our Mediation Services

I am passionate about conflict resolution and especially protecting children from the impacts of conflict. My mediation services are child-focused and future-focused, to ensure amicable and harmonious co-parenting arrangements are reached.

Family Law Mediation

Providing thorough pre-mediation to understand your issues, needs and concerns, as well as coaching to understand the mediation process and how to prepare,. Providing impartial and unbiased facilitated mediation where you are in control of the outcome and agreement.

Relationship Mediation sessions

Providing facilitative mediation sessions for couples (still together or separated) who want to preserve their relationship, but who are experiencing difficulties and one or both are considering separation/divorce, to understand your goals and concerns, to reality test if there is hope to save the relationship, but ultimately to find ways of relating and communicating that is harmonious, meaningful and respectful in your collaboration as partners and/or as parents, even if ultimately, you go your separate ways.

Conflict Management for One (CM-1)

Sessions to help you as an alternative-mediation type, if for a variety of reasons joint Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) could not proceed or you were unable to participate, or it was unsuccessful in reaching a resolution. Facilitating as a neutral mediator, who can work with you to identify and manage conflict and to find new paths toward resolution

The Value of Mediation

• ·Pre-mediation sessions assist to reduce overwhelm, fear & stress
• ·Mediation assists to clarify and define the issues
  
• ·Keeps you out of court
  
• ·Helps you maintain control over the outcome and agreements
  
• ·Saves time
  
• ·Minimises the devastating financial, legal and emotional consequences
  
• ·It’s confidential and discussions can’t be used in Court
  
• Improves communication and can provide a harmonious future
  

Pre-Mediation -$250

Mediation - $700 -half day; $1,000 full day; $150; ph. after

It was really very good for me to meet and reach out to you, when I needed it the most. I am thankful for your supportive advice and for just “hearing” what I needed to say.

I’m very pleased to be given skills that can help me through this time.

Jeane you have been very instrumental in helping me sift through the “Stages of Grief”. It just makes so much sense.

What I enjoyed about our meeting on Wednesday, is that you have so much compassion and empathy. You’re incredible.