St Albans Family Mediation Services
Mediate UK's St Albans mediation meetings are hosted at the peaceful and private St Albans Rooms, ideally located in the heart of the city. This charming and discreet venue offers an ideal setting for family mediation, whether for MIAMs, joint meetings, or shuttle sessions.
The location is easily accessible and perfect for residents of St Albans and the surrounding Hertfordshire area, with two public car parks just a minute's walk away and excellent rail links into central London. Our clients value the calm, professional environment it offers for resolving emotional and legal complexities.
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 St Albans
From your first MIAM to a full financial or child arrangements settlement, our St Albans team covers every stage of the family mediation process.
MIAM Appointments
Book a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting with our St Albans team. A MIAM helps you understand whether mediation is suitable before making a family court application.
MIAM appointments in St Albans →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 →Mediate UK
St Albans Rooms
21 Victoria Street
St Albans
AL1 3JJ
0330 999 0959admin@mediateuk.co.uk Contact Us Find a different branchOpening hours:
| Monday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Saturday | CLOSED |
| Sunday | CLOSED |
St Albans Mediation Branch Information
Payments accepted: Card or Bank transfer. Please note our mediators cannot accept cash payments.
Nearest Train Station: St Albans City and St Albans Abbey Train Stations (10-minute walk).
Wifi: Yes.
Reception Area: Yes. On arrival please go to reception and you will be met by your mediator.
Waiting area: Yes, in reception.
Shuttle Mediation Possible: Yes. Please let the admin office know you require this when booking your mediation appointment.
Café on site: No. There are many cafes in St Albans town centre within a few minutes’ walk.
Disabled Access: Yes.
Directions: St Albans Rooms is based in the town centre. Situated next door to St Albans Independent College – opposite Sports Direct and the Salvation Army.
Parking: Parking is available in The Maltings Car Park and the Civic Centre Car Park, both not more than 1 minutes’ walk from the facility.
St Albans Mediation FAQs
Do you offer MIAMs in St Albans?
Yes. Our St Albans mediator conducts MIAM appointments at St Albans Rooms on Victoria Street, in the heart of the city. We support clients across St Albans, Harpenden, Hatfield, Welwyn Garden City, Radlett, Hemel Hempstead, Borehamwood, and the wider Hertfordshire 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 St Albans venue is available Monday to Friday, with late opening hours until 7pm every weekday, ideal for working professionals. To book a face-to-face MIAM, please contact our office on 0330 999 0959 or email admin@mediateuk.co.uk.
Where in St Albans do you hold mediation sessions?
Our St Albans mediator conducts in-person sessions at St Albans Rooms, 21 Victoria Street, St Albans, AL1 3JJ, with disabled access throughout and parking at The Maltings Car Park or the Civic Centre Car Park, both just a minute's walk away. The venue sits opposite Sports Direct in the city centre, with St Albans City and St Albans Abbey stations both around a 10-minute walk. We also offer online MIAMs and joint mediation sessions across England and Wales. Not based in St Albans? We have 30+ locations across England, including nearby North London and Cambridge.
How much does a MIAM cost in St Albans?
A MIAM in St Albans costs £115 per person plus VAT for an online MIAM or £150 plus VAT for an in-person MIAM at our St Albans 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 St Albans 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 St Albans?
Yes, parenting cases in St Albans 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 St Albans?
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 St Albans 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 Watford Family Court?
In most cases, yes. Anyone applying to Watford Family Court (the family court covering St Albans, Harpenden, Hemel Hempstead, and the wider Hertfordshire 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 St Albans mediators are accredited by the Family Mediation Council and can provide MIAM certificates valid for any application to Watford 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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