About Us

At Barker Mediation, we understand that family disputes are about more than legal paperwork. Separation, divorce, disagreements about children, financial decisions and changes within a family can all be emotionally challenging. Our aim is to provide a calm, neutral and supportive environment where families can have constructive conversations and work towards practical solutions.

Barker Mediation provides family mediation support for a range of circumstances, including separation and divorce, child arrangements, co-parenting disagreements, financial and property matters, grandparent and wider family disputes, and other family-related conflicts.

A Calm and Practical Approach

Family mediation gives people an opportunity to discuss difficult issues with the support of a neutral mediator. Rather than deciding who is right or wrong, the mediator helps participants communicate, understand the issues involved and explore arrangements that may work for everyone.

At Barker Mediation, we focus on keeping the process clear, respectful and manageable. We take the time to understand each family's circumstances because no two family situations are exactly the same.

Supporting Families Through Change

Our family mediation support can include Mediation Information and Assessment Meetings (MIAMs), joint mediation sessions and discussions around children, finances, property and parenting arrangements.

Where children are involved, their needs remain an important consideration throughout the process. Mediation can help parents develop practical arrangements around where children live, when they spend time with each parent, education, holidays and other aspects of family life.

We also support families dealing with co-parenting challenges, grandparent contact, blended family issues and wider family disagreements where mediation may provide a constructive way forward.

Accessible Family Mediation

Barker Mediation aims to make family mediation approachable and straightforward. Depending on the circumstances, mediation can be available through in-person or online appointments, giving people greater flexibility when arranging discussions.

We explain the mediation process in clear language and provide information about the available options, so that people can make informed decisions about their next steps.

Focused on Moving Forward

The purpose of family mediation is not simply to resolve a disagreement today. It can also help families establish clearer communication and practical arrangements for the future.

Barker Mediation takes an independent and neutral approach throughout the mediation process. We do not take sides or make decisions for participants. Instead, we help create the conditions for productive conversations and mutually workable arrangements.

Whether someone is considering separation, struggling with parenting disagreements, dealing with financial or property issues, or looking for support with another family dispute, Barker Mediation provides a place to explore whether mediation could be suitable.

Our Commitment

We believe families deserve to be treated with respect, understanding and care during difficult periods of change. Our approach is built around confidentiality, neutrality, clear communication and practical support.

Barker Mediation is committed to helping families reduce conflict, understand their options and work towards a constructive way forward wherever mediation is appropriate.

Barker Mediation — helping families find a calm and practical way forward.