Family mediation for separation, co-parenting, and hard family decisions
Separation and family change are hard—especially when you’re trying to protect your kids and keep things from escalating. I provide neutral, confidential family mediation with clear structure, steady pacing, and a child-centred lens, so you can make informed decisions without feeling rushed or overwhelmed.
Virginia Davis, Family Mediator | Based in London, Ontario
Helping people navigate change with courage, clarity, and connection.
If you’re here, you’re probably saying something like…
“We don’t agree, but we don’t want to destroy each other.”
“Our kids are already struggling—court will make this worse.”
“We need help having these conversations without it blowing up.”
Mediation can help when you want a respectful process, practical outcomes, and a path you can live with—not a fight you “win.”
(And if mediation isn’t appropriate, I’ll tell you that too.)
What I do
Mediation is a voluntary and confidential process where you keep decision-making authority. My role is to manage a fair, structured, and respectful process—not to take sides or decide outcomes.
What mediation is not
Therapy or counselling
Legal advice
Court or arbitration
Someone deciding who’s right
Family mediation services
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Support for separation-related decisions and building a workable co-parenting foundation—child-centred, forward-focused, and structured.
Parenting plans, schedules, routines
Communication and conflict-management strategies
Decision-making frameworks for children
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Structured conversations when families are facing change and need help reaching shared decisions—especially when emotions are high and communication has stalled.
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For recurring conflict and repeated breakdowns—focused on clearer communication and workable agreements, not fixing people.
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Early intervention sessions to align on values, expectations, and communication—before conflict escalates.
What to expect
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A brief conversation to understand what’s happening, answer questions, and assess fit.
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Each person meets with me privately. Screening helps assess appropriateness, safety, power dynamics, and capacity—and guides a process design that is fair and workable.
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If mediation is appropriate, we review and sign an Agreement to Mediate that sets expectations, confidentiality, role boundaries, and the right to pause or terminate.
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Agenda-driven sessions (joint, shuttle, or hybrid—based on screening) to move from stuck conflict into workable options and decisions.
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Where appropriate, outcomes are documented and you’re encouraged to obtain Independent Legal Advice before finalizing decisions.
Meet Virginia
I’m Virginia Davis—Family Mediator (AccFM candidate), Coach and writer. My approach blends structure and compassion, helping people find clarity in moments of pressure and transition.
I bring high-stakes communication experience to the mediation room—calm presence, clear process, and grounded guidance when emotions run high.
Common questions
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No. I provide legal information where appropriate and strongly encourage Independent Legal Advice before finalizing any agreement.
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Yes—this is closed mediation unless you both agree otherwise in writing. Confidentiality has limited legal and safety exceptions.
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Process format can be adapted based on screening (joint, shuttle, or hybrid), with safeguards like structured agendas and time-limited sessions.
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No. Mediation is voluntary, and either participant can pause or terminate at any time.
Ready to take the next step?
If your family is facing a difficult conversation or transition, mediation can help. Book a confidential consultation to discuss your situation and determine next steps.