The Mediator Team

All our family mediators participate in extensive core family mediation training with a Family Mediation Council (FMC) recognised provider and co-work with experienced mediators to gain the practical skills.

Once assessed internally as "Competent to Lead" new mediators can conduct Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs) they must also manage (supervised by an experienced, competence assessed mediator) and complete 3 mediation cases and submit a portfolio to the FMC for competence assessment, before they can work as a sole mediator on cases. All mediators are required to participate in CPD activities and appraisal annually and receive regular supervision.

Julie

Julie has worked as a Family Mediator since 1997 and is also the Professional Practice Manager, working full time for the service. She is also one of the mediators who talks with children during the mediation process, having completed the appropriate training. Julie has a background in adult education and childcare. Julie has also completed Civil & Commercial mediator training.

Denise

Denise worked as a local solicitor, specialising in family law, for many years. She was first involved with the Service as a Legal Consultant but then went on to train as a Family Mediator. She enjoys the challenges working in mediation brings

Rebekah

Rebekah has been a mediator since 2001. She also has a legal background working as a solicitor in this country and Australia, practising mainly in family law. Rebekah has worked for a local Citizens Advice Bureau. She is currently training to be a Supervisor.

Chamundeeswari (Sham)

Sham joined our team in February 2007 having completed her core training with Adr Group. She has a background in Family Law after studying Law at Warwick University.

Ian

Ian has recently re-joined the team after a number of years away from Family Mediation. He trained with NFM in 2000 and in May 2011 attended a refresher course to return to work for CWFM. Ian is also a trainer and musician.

Karena (new mediator)

Karena works as a self employed Civil & Commercial Mediator and completed a conversion course to train as a family mediator in March 2010. She is building her experience with the mediator team and is qualified to deliver the Mediation Information & Assessment Meetings. Karena is currently on maternity leave.

Jan (new mediator)

Jan completed her training as a Family Mediator in January 2011. She is working with the team, developing and building her experience and is qualified to deliver the Mediation Information & Assessment Meetings.