Mediation Services in the UK

Where  disputes end and  conversations start…

Crowther Mediation specialises in civil, family and workplace mediation services and training in the UK

Why mediate?

Mediation helps to resolve disputes without lengthy court proceedings, giving you control over the outcome.

For families, mediation offers a supportive space to address divorce, finances, or child arrangements while reducing conflict and focusing on children’s needs.

For businesses, mediation helps repair relationships, avoid costly legal battles, and restore productivity.

Compared with going to court, mediation is:

  • More cost-effective – significantly less expensive than litigation.

  • Faster – most disputes are resolved in weeks rather than months or years.

  • Confidential – discussions remain private, unlike court hearings.

  • Flexible – sessions are tailored to your needs, and agreements can cover a wide range of issues.

  • Future-focused – helping families and organisations move on with clarity, fairness, and new beginnings.

Mediation empowers you to find solutions that work for everyone involved – saving time, money, and stress while preserving important relationships.

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Our mediation services

Whether you require mediation to help guide you through a divorce, or you require support on resolving a workplace dispute, we have the skills and experience to help families, individuals and companies find a resolution. Explore our Mediation services available in the North East and throughout the UK.

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Family Mediation

As an experienced Family Mediator that has helped families across the North East and UK, we are committed to providing a safe, controlled and professional environment, which allows separating or divorced couples to make decisions and make arrangements for the future.

Family Mediation Service

Workplace Mediation

Workplace disputes can be very costly and time consuming for management. They can also have a negative effect on employee relations and on the wider organisation. We can support you with a number of Workplace disputes for different situations. Learn more how we can help.

Workplace Mediation Service

Civil & Commercial Mediation

Civil disputes come in a range of forms and can feel both stressful and daunting for those involved. Our expert Civil Mediators help clients start conversations and negotiate their way through to settlement without the need for court intervention. We offer both in-person and online sessions.

Civil & Commercial Mediation

Legally Guided Mediation

Our Legally Guided Mediation service provides an invaluable opportunity for clients to be supported through the process by their legal representatives. We spend time with you to ensure you have all of the necessary information to be able to make decisions about your future. Let us help you during what can be a difficult time.

Legally Guided Mediation

Child Inclusive Mediation

Crowther Mediation is committed to getting the Family Mediation process right for children. We want to obtain their views in the most appropriate way and empower them to share those views with their parents via the family mediator. We also provide ongoing care and support for the children and their whole family.

Child Inclusive Mediation

Conflict Management Training

Crowther Mediation provides bespoke conflict management training packages to businesses and organisations. Avoid an unmanaged conflict that can very quickly escalate out of control, often resulting in loss of business or legal proceedings, and engage with Crowther Mediation to offer training on handle these situations.

Conflict Management Training

Accredited Mediation Training

Become an accredited mediator and advanced your career in dispute resolution with our UK-based mediation training courses. We have built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality mediation training across Civil, Workplace and Family Mediation.

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Accredited Family Mediation Training Course

Our 40 hours family mediation training course is available for delegates looking both online or in-person training and upon successful completion you will be accredited by the Family Mediation Council.

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Accredited Civil & Commercial Mediation Training

Our five day Civil & Commercial Mediation training course has received the highest standard of accreditation from the Civil Mediation Council (CMC) in the UK and the International Mediation Institute (IMI). Available online or in-person

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Accredited Civil & Workplace Mediation Training

This 5 day Civil Mediation AND 1 day Workplace Mediation course gives delegates a dual qualification as a Civil Commercial Mediator AND a Workplace Mediator.

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Our Mediators

Located in the North East, but with a global presence, Crowther Mediation is committed to providing mediation services that are tailored to meet the unique requirements of our clients. We take pride in our reputation built on professionalism, expertise, and to delivering exceptional service.

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What our clients say

“Very impressed with the service, perfect balance of professionalism and friendliness. Judith done everything in her power to reach a resolution. Thank you for your efforts”

Shaun Welsh

“Lisa and Nicola are fantastic, so kind, sympathetic, understanding and just simply woinderful at listening. Ladies yous should be so proud of how amazing yous both are at your jobs.Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Michelle x”

Michelle Farrell

“I would highly recommend this service to anyone going through dificulties coming to an agreement. I was made to feel at ease and that someone was happy to take the wheel for a while”

Louise Deas

“Made to feel comfortable throughout the whole mediation process. The virtual meetings were brilliant. the team were great from start to finish.”

Rachel Isherwood

“Using Zoom is a fantastic way to mediate.Nicola was brilliant and made me feel at ease. Very professional service.”

Catherine

“First, I wanted to say thank you to Nicola (and team!) for a terrific course. It was very well put together and delivered. Nicola made the 8 days fly by, and her entertaining and informative presentation style was exceptional – thank you.”

Guy

“The 7 days have been excellent. I’ve enjoyed how the course is structured; bitesize learning mixed in with the practical side; making it easier to digest what is a huge amount of new information to consume. On a personal note your experience and delivery has also made it was it is, so thanks again Nicola.”

Steven

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Starting conversations

Crowther Mediation is committed to getting the right results for our clients. We use our knowledge and empathy coupled with a robust and resilient approach to help families and individuals find resolution.

We have experience in dealing with a range of complex civil, family and workplace mediation cases and are proud of our track record in helping clients to identify the right solutions that help them move forward.