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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. 

Boats in the Water

All Our Mediators are:

  • Regulated by the Family Mediation Council (FMC)

  • Trained on specialist courses approved by the Family Mediation Standards Board (FMSB)

  • Part of at least one professional mediation membership organisation (such as the Family Mediators Association, Resolution, and College of Mediators)

  • Supervised by an external Professional Practice Consultant (PPC), who is independent from Online Mediation

  • Holds Professional Insurance to practice as a family mediator

Meet The Online Mediation Team

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Matt Bass

Matt Bass is a specialist 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. 

Sandra Hollins

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 a member of the Family
Mediation Council and the College of Mediators.
 

Outside work Sandra enjoys spending her time in art galleries, studying Art History, enjoys
walking and spending time outdoors.

Catrin Mogilner

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.

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Denise Farran

Denise Farran was trained by the Alternative Dispute Resolution Group in 2013 to deal with
all aspects of family mediation. Prior to mediating, Denise worked as a Solicitor and
University Lecturer in Law. Denise uses her extensive experience and knowledge in Family
Law to assist clients through the mediation process, including providing information on how
to make agreements legally binding. Denise assists clients in both joint sessions and through
shuttle mediation. She works closely with clients to achieve their aims and supports all
clients and their children to address issues through conversation and avoid unnecessary
court proceedings.


Outside work, Denise enjoys country walks and going to the theatre.

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