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Child maintenance is complicated enough as it is. When maintenance does not get paid, unnecessary complications arise causing stress and...
As a NABFAM accredited mediator and Social Justice Foundation member, I am fully qualified, trained and equipped to help individuals overcome some of life's most overwhelming obstacles. My personal experiences in a dynamic blended family have only further equipped me to help clients navigate their own experiences, emotions and challenges as well as facilitate alternative dispute resolutions (ADR). I am extremely fortunate to live out my passion by helping others through their disputes, conflict and challenges. In addition to this, I am also a fully registered life coach equipped and ready to help you navigate the beautiful yet unpredictable thing called life.
"In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity."
- Albert Einstein
Mediation is a voluntary process through which parties commit themselves to the process. As a fully trained mediator, I act as the facilitating third party during the mediation process whilst remaining unbiased and impartial during all the proceedings.
Mediation opens communication channels and allows parties to reach an agreement that would not otherwise have been possible through litigation.
All parties involved can control the outcome and decisions. This process allows for a far more positive and less traumatic way to handle divorce and family disputes as both parties work toward establishing a healthy relationship with the other party once again. These efforts must continue even after the dispute is resolved for the mediation process to present remarkable results.
Mediation is an empowering process where all parties can take control into their own hands to reach a workable and reasonable agreement, suitable and acceptable to both parties. A safe, anxiety-free environment created by me as the mediator allows parties to communicate honestly and freely express their emotions.
Each individual and situation is unique and therefore, so is every dispute. As opposed to standard court systems that determine definitive agreements, mediation offers clients unique outcomes, agreements and solutions tailored to their unique situations.
The mediation process will allow each party to state their fears, concerns, needs, dissatisfaction and wishes.
It is not a win/lose battle or outcome but a joint settlement agreement that the parties are involved in to achieve a new perception of their relationship.
What happens after mediation?
The benefits and advantages of mediation are endless:
When two parties disagree about a particular issue, a dispute essentially forms. Theoretically, mediation can help resolve any dispute.
I provide mediation services for the following, both in-person and remotely:
As a member of the Social Justice Foundation, I am a Gqeberha/Port Elizabeth-based mediator, fully qualified and trained. I am NABFAM accredited and also a fully approved and registered member of SAAM. I am trained in all aspects of family and divorce mediation, as well as a COMENSA registered life coach. I provide both in-person and remote mediation services.