Family Mediation & MIAMs in the Thames Valley
What Is Family Mediation and How Can It Help with Separation and Divorce?
2Mediate provides FMC-accredited family mediation and MIAM appointments for separating couples and families across the Thames Valley, including Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Maidenhead, Wokingham, Windsor and Ascot. We offer both online and in-person mediation to help families reach practical agreements about child arrangements, parenting plans, finances and property matters.
Trusted by Families
“Thank you for all you did. We just couldn’t have got to agreement without your help.”
“I would like to sincerely thank you for your work, time, and effort in guiding us through the mediation process and helping us reach a conclusion.”
“We now have a plan and can see a way forward. Thank you, mediation really helped and saved us from going to court.”
“The meeting with our children allowed them to have a voice in our decisions, they feel happier having been heard”
Divorce & Separation Mediation
We support families at every stage of separation, helping parents reach practical, child focussed and financial agreements.
If after your MIAM, you need a MIAM Certificate these can be provided at no extra cost.
Family Mediation includes:
Help with Parenting Plans and Child Arrangements
Resolving Communication Issues Between Parents
Financial & Property Mediation After Separation
Meet our Director and Lead Family Mediator
Teresa Barton, Managing Director of 2Mediate, explains how our accredited family mediators support families through separation, focusing on child arrangements, co-parenting, and financial agreements.
Apply for a free £500 voucher when discussing issues relating to children and co-parenting
Family Mediation Services
Use mediation to reduce stress, resolve conflict and find a positive way forward. We help separating couples and families reach mutual solutions and practical agreements without going to court.
Divorce and Separation Mediation
Helpful for couples navigating separation and discussing next steps in a calm, structured environment.
Parenting and Child Arrangements Support
Creating stable, child-centered parenting plans and communication that work for the whole family.
Financial and Property Mediation
Helping couples agree on property, pensions, assets and debts in a transparent and practical way.
How Family Mediation works in 3 simple steps
Step 1 - Individual MIAM
Mediation begins with a confidential Mediation Information & Assessment Meeting (MIAM).
Step 2 - Family Mediation Meetings
After the MIAM, joint mediation sessions bring both parties together with a trained mediator.
Step 3 - Agreement Documents
After mediation sessions, we can draft agreements documents to support next steps.
Why choose 2Mediate
2Mediate is a team of fully accredited family mediators supporting separating couples and families. We focus on calm, respectful mediation that helps reach fair agreements tailored to each family’s needs.
MIAM - Your First Step in Family Mediation
A MIAM (Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting) is the first step if you’re considering family mediation. It is a short, structured session where a mediator explains the process, checks suitability, and helps you explore solutions outside of court.
Benefits of a MIAM:
· Understand your options before applying to court
· Clarify next steps for children, finances, or property
· Receive impartial guidance from an accredited mediator
We provide MIAMs across the Thames Valley (Henley, Reading, Maidenhead, Marlow, Oxford) and online nationwide. Book your MIAM today to take the first step toward resolving your family matters peacefully. Learn more about MIAMs.
Child Arrangements Mediation
Child-focused mediation helps separating parents agree on parenting arrangements, living schedules, and decision-making responsibilities. Our mediators support families in creating solutions that prioritise children’s wellbeing while reducing conflict.
Benefits:
· Collaborative, child-centred agreements
· Reduce stress and avoid court battles
· Guidance on parenting plans and disputes
Serving families across Henley, Reading, Maidenhead, Marlow, Oxford, and online nationwide, we ensure that children remain at the heart of all mediation discussions. Learn about Child Arrangements and Parenting mediation.
Finance and Property Mediation
Family mediation is not just about children — it also helps couples manage finances and property after separation or divorce. Our mediators guide you through practical, fair solutions, helping you avoid lengthy legal disputes.
What we cover:
· Division of property and assets
· Maintenance arrangements
· Resolving financial disagreements amicably
Available across the Thames Valley and online, our service ensures your family can reach agreements with confidence and care. Learn more about financial mediation.
Find us
We help people all around the country, regardless of location, and our services are flexible to suit your needs.
We offer online mediation for convenience and accessibility, and we can also arrange in-person meetings at any of the below locations where we have offices:
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A Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) is usually required before making a family court application in England. During a MIAM, a qualified family mediator will explain how mediation works, discuss your circumstances and assess whether mediation could help you and your family.
2Mediate provides FMC-accredited MIAM appointments for separating couples and individuals across the Thames Valley, including Reading, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, Maidenhead, Wokingham, Windsor and Ascot.
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Family mediation can help separating couples and families reach practical agreements about many issues, including child arrangements, parenting plans, holidays, communication between parents, finances, pensions, property and the division of assets.
The aim of mediation is to help families make informed decisions together and find workable solutions, rather than having decisions imposed by a court.
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The cost of family mediation depends on the number of sessions required and the issues being discussed, such as children, finances or property.
Mediation is often a more affordable and less stressful way of resolving family issues compared with lengthy court proceedings. 2Mediate provides clear information about costs before mediation begins, including MIAM appointments and mediation sessions. MIAM’s are £115.
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Mediation works best when both people agree to participate, but mediation remains voluntary.
If your former partner does not wish to take part, a mediator can discuss the situation with you, explain your options and advise whether mediation is still suitable or whether any exemptions apply before going to court.
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Yes. Family mediation can take place either online or in person, depending on what works best for your circumstances.
Online mediation can be particularly helpful for people with busy schedules, living in different locations or who prefer to take part from their own home. 2Mediate offers flexible online and in-person family mediation and MIAM appointments throughout the Thames Valley.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact a Family Mediator
Feel free to reach out with any questions or enquiries you might have. We look forward to hearing from you.
Teresa@2mediate.co.uk
Call: 07847 434921
Professional Organisations and Accreditations
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Family Mediation Council
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Conflict Support Resolution Coach
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CIM Accredited Mediator
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The College of Mediators