Conflict is rarely about what it appears to be about.
I help families navigate their most difficult conversations — and find agreements that last, because they’re built on what actually matters to everyone involved.
Family conflict carries a particular weight. The stakes are personal, the history is long, and the relationship doesn’t end when the dispute does.
A different kind of practice
My practice is built on the understanding that durable agreements come from addressing what people actually need — not just what they’re asking for.
I bring a decade of training in human behaviour, communication, and conflict dynamics — combined with formal NMAS accreditation — to create a process that is both professionally rigorous and genuinely human.
Families leave not just with an agreement, but with a clearer understanding of how to move forward together.
ACCREDITATION
NMAS Accredited Mediator · National Mediator Accreditation System
EDUCATION
Social Science – Southern Cross University · Holistic & Transpersonal Counselling · Non-Violent Communication
WORKS WITH
Separating couples · Co-parents · Blended families · Family groups navigating life transitions · In person and online
Three things that make the difference
01 · Diagnostic Clarity
I move quickly beneath surface positions to identify the underlying interests and needs actually driving the conflict. This is where resolution becomes possible.
02 · Nervous System Awareness
People in conflict are physiologically stressed. I create conditions where regulation is possible – because no one negotiates well when they feel unsafe or unheard.
03 · Agreements That Hold
I focus on agreements that reflect the real priorities of everyone involved – practical, specific, and sustainable. Not just a resolution for today, but a foundation for what comes next.
Families navigating significant transitions
I work with separating couples, co-parents, blended families, and family groups navigating significant life transitions — including inheritance, family business disputes, and intergenerational conflict.
Sessions are available in person and online. The process is designed to work even when only one person is ready to begin.
→ Separating couples
→ Co-parents in dispute
→ Blended family conflict
→ Adult children & parents
→ Family inheritance disputes
→ Family business partnerships
A brief conversation costs nothing and commits you to nothing
It’s simply a chance to understand whether mediation is the right path for your situation.
Laing · NMAS Accredited Mediator