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.
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Blended / re-forming families
Structured conversations to align expectations, reduce conflict, and move forward differently this time.
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Adult siblings & aging-parents
Support for shared decisions when stress is high and communication is stuck.
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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
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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.
Family Mediation Process
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You reach out, and I confirm basic fit and any conflicts before we schedule next steps
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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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Based on screening, we choose the most workable format (joint, shuttle, or hybrid), clarify priorities, and set a practical plan for the first session.
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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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We confirm what’s been decided, identify next steps and timelines, and clarify how future questions or adjustments will be handled.
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