FAQ's

• Coaching Rates are $150/hour + HST

• Mediation Rates are $235/hour + HST 

• The cost for a Separation Agreement ranges from $495 -$795 + HST, depending on how many sections are required.

• The length of your Coaching process depends on your particular needs and situation.

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The average mediation consists of:

• Each party attending an intake session

• Followed by 2 two-hour joint sessions.

  • The first joint session is focused on the financial issues and the second deals more with the children.

• Following that, I write up your Agreement Document and then

• We meet one final time to review the Agreement together.

• HOWEVER, if your case is complex or it takes you some time to gather certain necessary information, the process can be longer. Co-operation and preparation affect how quickly and cost-effectively the process unfolds. Occasionally, my clients work through the process quicker than normal and, yes, they save money.

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• The quick answer is Yes.

• Read My Blog: Can A Mediator Write a Separation Agreement

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• Many people choose mediation because they wish to avoid the excessive cost of lawyers. Lawyers can advise you in ways that mediators are not allowed to. However, in Canada, you are free to make your Agreement with or without lawyers - the choice is yours.

• The following statement was directly from the Government of Canada website. It has since been removed, but is still 100% true: "You can prepare a separation agreement on your own, or get a lawyer (or notary in Quebec and British Columbia) to prepare one for you."

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I bring over 12 years of experience as a family law mediator, having worked with hundreds of clients to navigate complex legal and relational disputes. Additionally, I have over 30 years of experience counseling families, individuals, and couples, providing guidance in conflict resolution, relationship dynamics, and personal growth.

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• My educational background includes:

• B.Sc. in Physics – University of Lethbridge

• B.A. (Honors) in Psychology – University of Waterloo

• Graduate Certificate in Mediation – University of Waterloo

• Mediation & Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Training:

• I have completed over 150 hours of post-graduate training in Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), primarily through Conrad Grebel College at the University of Waterloo, covering:

• Understanding Conflict

• Mediation & Negotiation (Levels 1 & 2)

• Advanced Family Mediation

• Domestic Abuse & Power Imbalances

• Practical Ethics for Working Mediators

• Civil Procedure

• Additionally, I have completed a 50-hour mediation internship and have been a member of OAFM (Ontario Association for Family Mediation), ADRIC (Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Canada), and ADRIO (Alternative Dispute Resolution Institute of Ontario).

• Inner Healing & Transformational Coaching:

• Alongside my work in mediation and conflict resolution, I have extensive training in inner healing modalities, equipping me to support individuals dealing with trauma, abuse, addictions, depression, and Dissociative Identity Disorder (D.I.D.).

• My specialized inner healing training includes:

• Isaiah 61 Healing School & Advanced Workshops – Singing Waters Retreat Center, Orangeville, Ontario (2008–2010)

• Prayer Care Counseling School (Levels 1 & 2) – Cornerstone Christian Counseling, Kitchener, Ontario (2008)

• Private Mentorship with Arthur Burk – Sapphire Leadership Group (Dec 2021 – Apr 2022)

• I also hold a Life Coach Certification (The Academy of Modern Applied Psychology), further enhancing my ability to support clients in their healing and personal growth journeys.

• With this diverse blend of professional mediation experience, psychological expertise, and holistic healing training, I offer a comprehensive, compassionate, and transformative approach to mediation, coaching, and inner healing.