Family mediation for people who want structure, dignity, and a workable way forward.
Helping people navigate change with courage, clarity, and connection.
Who I work with
Separating parents
Child-centred decisions and a workable co-parenting foundation—without court escalation when possible.
Blended / re-forming families
Structured conversations to align expectations, reduce conflict, and move forward differently this time.
Adult siblings & aging-parent decisions
Support for shared decisions when stress is high and communication is stuck.
What you can expect working with me
Structured facilitation with clear boundaries — agendas, clarity, and a steady pace.
Neutral, process-focused support — I guide the process; you make the decisions.
Screening and safety-first process design — format is chosen for fairness and productivity.
Clear documentation and practical next steps — so decisions translate into real life.
Family Mediation Services
Choose the area that fits best. If you’re unsure, a confidential consultation is the quickest way to clarify next steps.
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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.
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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.
Calm, structured facilitation for high-emotion conversations
Safety-informed screening and process design
Practical, future-focused agreements that work in real life