About Us
Online Mediation supports people going through one of life’s biggest challenges - separation and divorce. We have a deep understanding of the issues that can arise, from child arrangements to sorting financial matters. Our specialist family mediators are available by video-call and email, and our prices are always lower than the industry average.
All Our Mediators are:
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Regulated by the Family Mediation Council (FMC)
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Trained on specialist courses approved by the Family Mediation Standards Board (FMSB)
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Part of at least one professional mediation membership organisation (such as the Family Mediators Association, Resolution, and College of Mediators)
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Supervised by an external Professional Practice Consultant (PPC), who is independent from Online Mediation
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Holds Professional Insurance to practice as a family mediator
Meet The Online Mediation Team
Matt Bass
Matt Bass is a Family Mediator, Accredited by the Family Mediation Council to work with clients on all children and financial matters.
Matt was trained by the Family Mediator Association, and has received enhanced training in domestic abuse issues, pension matters, high conflict cases, and family law. Prior to mediating, Matt worked in the charity sector, including five years supporting people in Family Court. Matt founded Online Mediation in 2021. Outside work, Matt enjoys walks with his dog on Dartmoor and live music.
Catrin Mogilner
Catrin Mogilner is a specialist Family Mediator, Accredited by the Family Mediation Council to work with clients on all issues, including children and financial matters. Catrin was trained as a mediator by the National Family Mediation. She has taken further specialist training in domestic abuse issues, pensions in divorce, handling high conflict disputes and child centred mediation. Prior to mediating, Catrin worked as a solicitor specialising in Family Law. Outside work, Catrin enjoys conducting a women's voices choir, wild water swimming and reading.
Sandra Hollins
Sandra Hollins has been involved in Family Dispute Resolution for over 25 years having practised as a family lawyer and running her own Legal and Conveyancing practise in South Africa, where she also qualified as a Family Mediator before moving to the UK in 2017. Sandra re-commenced her practice as a Family Mediator in the UK in the belief that mediation is a more holistic and less adversarial approach to dealing with family conflict.
Sandra assists parents in making the often difficult transitions during separation and divorce by walking her clients through each step of the process at their pace, with a particular focus on the impact of family conflict on any children involved. Sandra is Accredited with the Family Mediation Council and a member of the College of Mediators.
Outside work Sandra enjoys spending her time in art galleries, studying Art History, enjoys walking and spending time outdoors.
Emily Dobson
Emily Dobson is a Family Mediator trained by National Family Mediation and registered with the Family Mediation Council. Emily explains: “I am committed to helping families resolve their disputes in a constructive way that considers the future needs of the whole family. Whether it is parenting, finances, property or all of these issues, I help clients approach resolution through determining what is needed and what is fair.”
Emily is a member of the professional body The College of Mediators. Prior to her move into Family Mediation, Emily worked in finance and HR. Emily says: “People often come to mediation at their most vulnerable. They face a scary, daunting and uncertain future ahead and, in a lot of cases, talking to me is the first time they have really been able to express this. I aim to help them realise that there is a route through and to alleviate some of the worries and concerns that have been consuming them. My approach is to calmly breakdown people’s fears by isolating particular points of contention or concern; from this point we can tackle each one individually, creating a clear route to resolution. ”
Amanda Brighton
Amanda is our Assistant, she has over 25 years’ experience in the Administration industry.
Amanda works from her home office in beautiful Devon. She has a keen passion for providing great
customer service. Prior to becoming a Virtual Assistant, Amanda mainly worked in the events
industry providing administrative support to a team of Sales Executives.
Outside work, Amanda enjoys walking and spending time with her family. She loves being organised and has a list for everything.