Hello, I’m Teresa Barton, founder of 2Mediate. I’m an FMCA Accredited Family Mediator, dedicated to helping people through the challenges of separation, divorce, and other major life changes. I also work with a mediation charity, supporting families to find a space to talk when communication has broken down.
After completing my Law Degree, I worked with Citizens Advice and large housing organisations, gaining extensive experience with complex issues. Earlier in my career, I held senior regional operations roles with national retailers, including WHSmith. Alongside my professional background, my life as a solo parent has given me a personal understanding of the pressures that family change can bring.
In mediation, you and your former partner set the agenda and decide on the outcomes — not the courts. This means we can explore creative solutions that suit your unique circumstances. Where children are involved, they remain central to every decision, and if they’re aged 10 or over, they can have their own voice in the process if you both feel it’s appropriate.
When you get in touch, we’ll start with a 1:1 meeting to talk through your hopes, answer your questions, and decide if mediation is the right path for you. I’ll then meet individually with your former partner before arranging a joint session to work through your agenda together. We’ll take the time you need — whether that’s one session or several — to reach agreements that are fair, workable, and focused on the future.
Many families find that mediation not only helps them resolve the issues at hand but also improves communication in the long term, allowing them to move forward with greater understanding and respect.
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If you are looking for a family mediator, please get in touch to arrange your free initial telephone consultation.