Juliette is the director of Family Matters and is a mediator and child consultant. She trained as a family & financial mediator in 2000 and qualified as a professional practice consultant in 2004 so has more than 20 years of experience in the field.
Juliette has a specific interest and extensive experience in working with high conflict cases and child inclusive mediation. The process of child inclusive mediation is when children are consulted within the mediation taking place with the parents.
Juliette says “the effects on children of parental separation and conflict are not widely recognised. Giving children a voice in the mediation process helps children to feel heard and valued by both their parents and that what they think matters”.
A reluctant convert, Juliette has adapted to the demands of working online and identifies the value for clients of being able to access mediation at a time and location to suit their needs.
Juliette said “As a mediator trained and experienced in face to face mediation, I recognise the value of being in the same room as separating couples. However, I have risen to the challenges posed by COVID 19 and developed my practice. I can now confidently navigate Zoom, WhatsApp, FaceTime and Microsoft Teams. It has been a huge challenge to shift the practice online. The mediators have responded magnificently, and the clients are always patient with the inevitable technological glitches”.
In 2018 Juliette was appointed as the Chief Assessor for the Family Mediation Council. She advises the Family Mediation Council about issues of practice and policy in the preparation of portfolios and leads a national team of assessors who evaluate submitted portfolios from mediators working towards Family Mediation Council Accreditation (FMCA). Juliette says “This position is an opportunity to contribute to the development and training of mediators of the future. It is a challenge and a privilege to work within the Family Mediation Council who are a committed energetic group of people”. This has given Juliette the opportunity to meet and work with other assessors across the country.
This combined with developing Family Matters’ website and publicity strategy means that Juliette has a variety of interests within the practice and leads her to feel “lucky to work in a forward-looking practice with such a committed team of people”.
What people have said about Juliette’s practice as a mediator.
“I am writing this email to thank the staff at Family Matters, especially Juliette Dalrymple, for all the support and help you have portrayed towards me. During every session I have had professional, clear and prompt communication, great support and understanding with my mental health and my financial situation. I would not have come as far I have today without all of this help. I appreciate everything that you have done for me. If it wasn’t for Family Matters, I don’t think I would have had the support in reconnecting back with my children. We have come a long way the past 18 months and if it wasn’t for COVID 19 pandemic I do believe that you would have had me reconnected with my children more quickly. Thanks again.”
