My path to becoming an Accredited Family Mediator has been a bit of an adventure and it has given me a deep appreciation of the different chapters we all go through in life. 

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After finishing my Law degree, I spent some time living on a houseboat on the Thames, worked on a ranch in Colorado, and raised my three young children while living in Okinawa, Japan. Since returning to the UK my career has taken different paths, working in the justice system, creative communications and business development. In addition I stepped in to the coffee industry, opening my own business and writing a book about my experiences as a 'barista'.

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While those steps might seem miles apart, they all taught me vital skills - how to listen and make people feel heard, how to connect with people from all walks of life.

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That passion for supporting people face-to-face is why I founded MIAM to Mediation. I enjoy supporting people in making lasting decisions for themselves and their families. Mediation gives you the space to that. It is a voluntary process, my role is to help you move forward, explore the tough stuff together, and work towards finding solutions. 

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I genuinely love the work that I do. As a Mum of three I know how important it is to keep things stable for children during times of change. I also understand the worries that come with sorting out property and finances. Having difficult conversations is never easy - but not having them at all can be much harder. 

Joanna Murray

Family Mediator FMCA

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