Why This Work Matters To Me

My path into mediation has been shaped by both professional and personal experience of family transition.

Over many years I have supported women, children and families navigating separation, conflict and significant life change. Through this work I have seen first-hand the impact that unresolved conflict can have on individuals, relationships and, most importantly, children.

I believe families deserve opportunities to resolve difficulties with dignity, respect and compassion wherever possible. Mediation offers a space for constructive conversations, helping people move forward while keeping the needs of their family at the centre of decision-making.

About Tara Flynn — Family Mediator, Whitstable, Kent

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Tara Flynn, accredited family mediator and founder of A New Chapter Mediation, Kent

My Approach

Family separation is rarely just a legal or practical process. It is also an emotional transition that can affect communication, relationships, confidence and wellbeing.

Alongside my mediation training, I hold a Level 5 Diploma in Yoga Therapy with a specialism in child and adolescent mental health. I am also trained in trauma-informed practice, safeguarding and domestic abuse awareness and am a qualified Kent Domestic Abuse Champion.

My professional background has involved supporting children and families through separation, family conflict and significant life transitions.

In practice, this means I am able to recognise when people are becoming overwhelmed, defensive or withdrawn and help maintain a calm and constructive environment where meaningful conversations can take place.

Mediation is not therapy and I remain fully impartial throughout the process. However, my wider background allows me to bring additional understanding and sensitivity to situations involving conflict, distress and difficult communication.

Who I Help...

I work with:

Parents navigating separation
Couples considering mediation
Families experiencing conflict
Parents concerned about the impact of separation on children
Professionals supporting separating families

Qualifications & Professional Background

• Qualified Family Mediator — Crowther Mediation currently working toward FMC accreditation under PPC supervision

• Member Family Mediation Council (FMC) & Stour NCDR group

• Certified Divorce Coach

• BA (Hons) Communication

• Level 2 & 3 Safeguarding Children

• Level 2 Understanding Domestic Abuse

• Kent & Medway Domestic Abuse Champion

Get in Touch

If you would like to find out whether family mediation is right for your circumstances, I would be glad to hear from you. Please get in touch to arrange a confidential MIAM appointment.

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