Amanda Lewis
Accredited Family Mediator
PPC, FMCA
Member of Family Mediation Council
Member of Family Mediators Association
Amanda Lewis is an Accredited Family Mediator and Professional Practice Consultant (PPC) with a strong background in family law. At Mediate UK, Amanda does not take on mediation clients directly. Instead, she oversees and supports the work of our mediators, providing guidance, supervision and quality assurance across cases to help ensure clients receive the highest standard of service.
1. Current Role at Mediate UK
Amanda’s role sits behind the scenes, but it shapes every case we take on. She supervises our team of accredited mediators, offers guidance on complex cases and helps maintain the professional standards that family mediation clients rightly expect.
- Amanda is our Professional Practice Consultant, overseeing and supporting the work of our mediators.
- She provides guidance, supervision and quality assurance across Mediate UK cases.
- She acts as our PPC supervisor for our legal aid contract.
- She does not take on mediation clients directly, so her focus stays on standards across the whole team.
2. Experience and Accreditation
Amanda has been an Accredited Family Mediator with the Family Mediation Council since 2016 and is accredited to mediate on all issues, covering children, finances and property. She is also qualified to sign court forms and experienced in online mediation. Her strong background in family law informs the guidance she gives our team every day.
- Amanda is an FMC Accredited Family Mediator (FMCA), accredited for all issues.
- She has held FMC accreditation since 2016.
- She is qualified to sign court forms and experienced in online mediation.
3. Professional Practice Consultant (PPC)
As a Professional Practice Consultant, Amanda supports and supervises mediators working towards accreditation with the Family Mediation Council, drawing on her extensive experience to mentor the next generation of family mediators. Every practising family mediator in England and Wales must work with a PPC, so the role is central to how standards are maintained across the profession.
- Amanda is a qualified Professional Practice Consultant recognised by the Family Mediation Council.
- She supervises mediators working towards FMC accreditation and mentors them through the process.
- Her supervision helps maintain consistent, high-quality practice across our mediation team.
4. Separated Parent Information Programme (SPIP)
Amanda is trained to deliver the court-approved Separated Parent Information Programme (SPIP). The programme helps separated parents understand how conflict affects children and gives them practical tools to communicate better and keep their children out of disputes.
- Amanda is trained to deliver the court-approved SPIP.
- The programme focuses on reducing conflict and putting children first after separation.
5. Languages
A keen linguist, Amanda speaks fluent French and has knowledge of several other languages, enabling her to work effectively with clients and colleagues from a variety of backgrounds.
- Amanda speaks fluent French.
- She has knowledge of several other languages.
6. Professional Memberships
People can find out more about Amanda’s accreditation and professional standing through her profiles:
- Family Mediation Council: https://www.familymediationcouncil.org.uk/mediator/amanda-lewis/
- Member of the Family Mediators Association
7. How Amanda Supports Mediate UK Clients
Although you will not book a mediation session with Amanda directly, her work benefits every client who comes to us:
- She supervises our mediators, so every case is supported by a second layer of professional oversight.
- She provides guidance on complex cases, helping our mediators find the right approach.
- She carries out quality assurance across our work, keeping standards consistently high.
- She mentors mediators working towards accreditation, strengthening our team for the future.
“Amanda’s role is to make sure that whichever of our mediators you work with, you receive the same high standard of care and professionalism. If you would like to find out how mediation could help you, you can book a free 15-minute consultation with our team.”