Ashford Family Mediation Services
Mediate UK has been offering family mediation in Ashford since 2021. Meetings are held in private rooms based conveniently on Church Road, providing a quiet and professional setting for resolving family matters. The precise location remains private for confidentiality reasons.
We provide MIAMs, joint mediation sessions, and shuttle mediation, helping families across Ashford and the surrounding Kent area move forward with clarity and confidence. The venue is just a 7-minute walk from Ashford International Train Station, with some free parking on-site and excellent road access from the M20.
We've helped thousands of families nationwide move forward, and our team upholds the same level of care and professionalism that's earned us a 4.9-star rating on Reviews.co.uk from over 700 clients.
Mediation Services in Ashford
From your first MIAM to a full financial or child arrangements settlement, our Ashford team covers every stage of the family mediation process.
MIAM Appointments
Book a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting with our Ashford team. A MIAM helps you understand whether mediation is suitable before making a family court application.
MIAM appointments in Ashford →Family Mediation
Support for separating couples who want to resolve family issues without unnecessary court proceedings. Sessions can cover children, finances, property and communication.
Family mediation services →Child Arrangements Mediation
Mediation for parents who need help agreeing where children live, contact arrangements, school holidays, handovers and parenting plans.
Child arrangements mediation →Financial Mediation
Help with financial discussions after separation, including property, pensions, savings, debts, income and financial disclosure.
Financial settlement mediation →Shuttle Mediation
Available where clients prefer not to sit in the same room. The mediator moves between separate rooms to help discussions progress safely and professionally.
Shuttle mediation →£500 Mediation Voucher
Eligible child arrangements cases may qualify for support through the family mediation voucher scheme. Our team can explain eligibility when you book.
£500 mediation voucher scheme →Opening hours:
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Ashford Mediation Branch Information
Payments accepted: Card or Bank transfer. Please note our mediators cannot accept cash payments.
Nearest Train Station: Ashford International Train Station (0.3 miles away) 7-minute walk
Wifi: Yes.
Reception Area: Yes, Staffed during office hours
Waiting area: No.
Shuttle Mediation Possible: Yes. Please speak to the office to book this in.
Café: No. Plenty of café’s in the town centre a short walk away.
Disabled Access: Yes, please advise the office of any special requirements.
Directions: Situated in the centre of Ashford, just off Church Road. Detailed directions will be supplied on booking.
Parking: Some free parking spaces are available onsite
Ashford Mediation FAQs
Do you offer MIAMs in Ashford?
Yes. Our Ashford mediator conducts MIAM appointments at private meeting rooms based on Church Road, in the centre of Ashford. We support clients across Ashford, Folkestone, Tenterden, Hythe, Dover, New Romney, Faversham, and the wider Kent area. Most MIAMs are held online, so you can usually attend from home or work without needing to travel in person. If you'd prefer a face-to-face appointment, our Ashford venue is available Monday to Friday. To book a face-to-face MIAM, please contact our office on 0330 999 0959 or email admin@mediateuk.co.uk.
Where in Ashford do you hold mediation sessions?
Our Ashford mediator conducts in-person sessions at private meeting rooms on Church Road, Ashford, with some free on-site parking, disabled access, and reception support during office hours. The precise address is shared with clients on booking, to maintain confidentiality. The venue is just a 7-minute walk from Ashford International Train Station, making it easy to reach by HS1 from London or international Eurostar connections. We also offer online MIAMs and joint mediation sessions across England and Wales. Not based in Ashford? We have 30+ locations across England, including nearby Canterbury and Bromley.
How much does a MIAM cost in Ashford?
A MIAM in Ashford costs £115 per person plus VAT for an online MIAM or £150 plus VAT for an in-person MIAM at our Ashford venue. Joint mediation sessions are £120 per person per hour plus VAT online or £150 plus VAT for in-person meetings. Our fees are fixed and transparent, with no hidden extras and no surprise costs at the end. To book an online MIAM, you can do so directly through our website. To book a face-to-face MIAM or joint session at our Ashford venue, please contact our office on 0330 999 0959 or email admin@mediateuk.co.uk. You can see our full pricing, including fixed-fee mediation packages and consent order fees, on our costs page.
Can I use the £500 mediation voucher in Ashford?
Yes, parenting cases in Ashford may qualify for the £500 government family mediation voucher. If your case is eligible, the voucher is applied directly towards your joint mediation sessions after your MIAM, so you'll see the discount on your invoice. We'll let you know if your case qualifies during your initial call, and we handle the voucher claim with the Family Mediation Council on your behalf. To find out if you're eligible, the easiest first step is a free 15-minute consultation.
How quickly can I book a MIAM in Ashford?
Very quickly. You can book an online MIAM in under two minutes, or call us on 0330 999 0959 to arrange a face-to-face MIAM at our Ashford venue. You can also email admin@mediateuk.co.uk. We often have appointments available within a few days, and in many cases, we can invite your ex-partner to their own MIAM within 5 minutes of yours finishing. If you have an urgent court deadline, we also offer same-day urgent MIAMs.
Do I need a MIAM before applying to Canterbury Family Court?
In most cases, yes. Anyone applying to Canterbury and Ashford Combined Court Centre (the family court covering Ashford, Canterbury, Folkestone, Dover, and the wider east Kent area) for child arrangements or a financial order must first attend a MIAM, unless you qualify for an exemption such as domestic abuse or urgent safeguarding concerns. Our Ashford mediators are accredited by the Family Mediation Council and can provide MIAM certificates valid for any application to Canterbury Family Court or any other court in England and Wales. For more detail, see our Do I Need a MIAM? guide or our complete guide to attending a MIAM.
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A very good and quick service. The ladies are very knowledgeable. They are always there to answer any questions and would make point to find out if they don’t. I would totally recommend this service.
Everyone is polite, kind, patient and very helpful
I would recommend Mediate UK services to everyone. Very professional and extremely helpful staff. Ian Lovatt, dealt with my case and he is a fantastic mediator, a big asset to mediate UK.