Family Mediation

One couple, one mediator, working together towards an outcome.

Welcome to Lovegrove Mediation

Kate brings a unique blend of expertise to her role as an accredited mediator. With a background in family law and experience as a psychotherapist, she is uniquely equipped to support families through challenging transitions.

As a specialist in legal, divorce, and co-parenting mediation, Kate helps divorcing couples and separated parents find practical, financial, and child-focused solutions. Her approach emphasizes a collaborative, 'no blame' process, enabling families to move forward constructively.

Previously a practising family lawyer, Kate's legal expertise ensures clients gain a clear understanding of their options after separation and the divorce process itself. Her compassionate and engaging style has earned her a reputation for helping clients navigate even the most difficult relationship breakdowns with empathy and clarity.

Lovegrove Mediation is a private practice and does not offer legal aid for mediation. However, a family mediation voucher of up to £500 may be available for co-parent mediation sessions and recommend that you speak to Kate to see if you are eligible.

How to begin?

Starting mediation is simple:

  • Each person books an individual assessment meeting first (know as a Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting - MIAM) - Fee: £165 per person.

  • It’s recommended that you and your partner discuss and agree to meet Kate before booking the MIAM.

  • Once the individual assessment meetings have taken place, Kate will let you know whether mediation is safe and suitable for your case.

If you have questions or need guidance, the easiest way to begin is by each scheduling a free telephone consultation with Kate. She’ll answer your questions and help you decide on the best next steps.

 

In-person and remote options

Lovegrove Mediation offers in-person mediation sessions conveniently located in central Bristol.

For those unable to attend in person, or who prefer the convenience of remote meetings, online mediation is also available, conducted via secure video conferencing.

Kate offers individual assessment meetings and joint mediation meetings on Mondays and Fridays. Meetings can last between 60 and 90 minutes.

“Thank you for all your hard work, diligence and kindness in preparation for and the work during our mediation sessions.  You were so understanding, calm and patient during the sessions.”

Blog Posts

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Transitions between Parents
Transitions between Parents
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Are you ready to mediate?
Are you ready to mediate?

Engaging in the mediation process is the start of moving away from being a couple and thinking about yourself as two individuals living apart. Separation inevitably involves change - different living arrangements, change of routine, contact with your children, and a legal process. In some ways, you may not be completely separate as you could continue to be linked financially e.g. providing income to the other if there is a disparity in income and needs, having a legal charge over the family home, and continuing as co-parents. Negotiating and transitioning to this new type of relationship can be anxiety-provoking as you may not know what this will look like.

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It’s good to talk…
It’s good to talk…

The mediation process is collaborative and encourages you to communicate and listen to each other. Understandably, this may be difficult to fathom especially if you are feeling emotionally and/or financially vulnerable after a separation. There can be some anxiety about how your future will pan out.

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