Focused Sessions
Before We Begin — Intake & Assessment
Before any joint session takes place, Brittany meets individually with each party in a confidential intake and assessment session.
This session is not just preparation — it is an essential and legally required part of the process. It allows Brittany to:
Assess for family violence, safety concerns, and power imbalances
Ensure mediation is appropriate and safe for your situation
Understand your circumstances, concerns and goals
Prepare you fully so you can engage with confidence
Answer any questions about the process
This session is confidential. What you share does not go to the other party.
Where safety concerns are identified, Brittany will discuss the most appropriate pathway forward — which may not be joint mediation. Your safety and the safety of your children always comes first.
In The Session
Shorter sessions run for two hours and are conducted online via secure video conferencing, or in person in the Mackay region by arrangement.
Brittany facilitates as a neutral third party — structured, focused, and guided by what your situation actually needs. Any agreements reached are documented and provided to each party.
Sometimes A Shorter, Focused Conversation Is The Right Starting Point.
Not every situation requires a full mediation session. Where the issues are clearly defined, an existing agreement needs a minor variation, or parties want a structured conversation without committing to a full process, a shorter session may be the right fit.
This option may be suitable for:
Reviewing or varying a single aspect of an existing arrangement
A focused discussion on one clearly defined issue
Families who want to explore whether mediation is right for them before committing to a full session
Matters that are narrow in scope and where both parties are well prepared