About Olive and Ember
Expert Family Mediation
Guiding Families Toward Resolution*
With over 30 years of experience in the social services sector, I bring compassion, insight, and a deep understanding of family dynamics to every mediation session. At Olive and Ember, my mission is to help families navigate life’s transitions with clarity, dignity, and respect.
Mediation offers a constructive path forward—one that honours each voice and fosters meaningful dialogue. I specialize in creating safe, supportive environments where families can communicate openly, explore options collaboratively, and reach agreements that feel fair and lasting.
Whether you're working through co-parenting arrangements, separation agreements, long-term relationship planning, or other family matters, Olive and Ember is here to guide you through a process that is healing, balanced, and future-focused.
My approach is grounded in empathy, neutrality, and a belief that healthy communication is the cornerstone of lasting resolution. Together, we’ll build a foundation for understanding, growth, and peace.
About Olive and Ember
My Expertise
My Expertise
My Expertise
A Practice Rooted in Experience, Empathy, and Integrity
With a strong academic foundation in psychology and sociology, I bring over three decades of experience in the social services sector to my mediation practice. My work has spanned child protection, family support, and conflict resolution—guiding families through some of the most emoti
A Practice Rooted in Experience, Empathy, and Integrity
With a strong academic foundation in psychology and sociology, I bring over three decades of experience in the social services sector to my mediation practice. My work has spanned child protection, family support, and conflict resolution—guiding families through some of the most emotionally complex moments of their lives.
I hold certifications in Family Mediation (2023) and Transformative Mediation (2025), and my approach is deeply informed by trauma-aware principles, a commitment to neutrality, and a belief in the power of respectful dialogue. I help clients find clarity, resolve conflict, and build forward-looking solutions that honour each person’s voice.
Professional Affiliations & Designations:
- Associate Member, Ontario Association of Family Mediators
- Registered Social Service Worker, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Licensed Paralegal, Law Society of Ontario
This unique blend of qualifications allows me to support families not only with compassion and insight, but also with a strong understanding of legal frameworks and social dynamics. At Olive and Ember, you’ll find a practice that’s grounded, informed, and deeply human.
My Why
My Expertise
My Expertise
I started my mediation practice because I’ve personally experienced the emotional toll that separation takes—not only on the individuals involved, but especially on children. I understand how isolating and overwhelming it can be, and I’ve seen the difference that compassionate support and respectful communication can make. My passion lies
I started my mediation practice because I’ve personally experienced the emotional toll that separation takes—not only on the individuals involved, but especially on children. I understand how isolating and overwhelming it can be, and I’ve seen the difference that compassionate support and respectful communication can make. My passion lies in helping families navigate conflict in ways that promote healing, understanding, and forward movement. Mediation isn’t just about resolving disagreements—it’s about creating space for new ways of communicating, rebuilding trust, and guiding families toward peaceful, practical solutions.
My Approach
My Expertise
My Approach
I offer virtual services to keep costs down. My approach to mediation is grounded in empathy, active listening, and a deep respect for each person’s perspective. I create a calm and neutral space where families feel safe to express themselves, explore options, and co-create solutions that reflect their values and needs. Rather than focusi
I offer virtual services to keep costs down. My approach to mediation is grounded in empathy, active listening, and a deep respect for each person’s perspective. I create a calm and neutral space where families feel safe to express themselves, explore options, and co-create solutions that reflect their values and needs. Rather than focusing on blame or conflict, I guide the process with a focus on clarity, connection, and collaboration—helping people move forward with dignity and confidence.
List of services and costs
Base Information
Individual Intake
250/hour
Before the mediation process begins, I meet with each participant separately for a private intake session. This one-on-one meeting is a confidential space where you can share your goals, ask questions, and explore the topics that matter most to you. It’s also an opportunity to understand how the mediation process works and to assess whether it’s the right path forward—for you, for the other participant, and for the situation at hand.
Hourly Joint mediation - (no package)
300/ hour
For those seeking flexibility, my hourly mediation option allows you to book sessions as needed—without committing to a package. Whether you're navigating a single issue or prefer to move at your own pace, this pay-as-you-go model offers clarity, control.
An individual intake session is required before joint mediation begins, ensuring each party feels heard, prepared, and that safety is thoughtfully explored.
Intentional Relationship Mediation Planning
Cohabitation Agreement
Up to 6 hours 1200
Moving in together is an exciting step, and a cohabitation agreement helps ensure it’s a smooth one. Through guided mediation, couples can create clear understandings around finances, property, responsibilities, and future planning—all in a respectful, collaborative space. At Olive and Ember, It help you build a strong foundation for shared living, rooted in clarity, trust, and mutual care.
Pre-marital agreement
Up to 7 hours 1400
For couples preparing for marriage with love, clarity, and mutual respect.
Marriage is a celebration of commitment—and a partnership that blends lives in profound ways. At Olive and Ember, I offer pre-marital agreement mediation to help couples thoughtfully navigate the legal and financial aspects of their union, while honouring the emotional depth of their relationship. This process isn’t about anticipating conflict—it’s about building shared understanding to support your future together.
Love deepens when we choose clarity—not because we expect storms, but because we want to weather them together.
Commitment to reconciliation
Land Acknowledgment – Olive and Ember
I live and work on the traditional territory of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee, and Chonnonton Peoples—land promised to the Six Nations and not fully honoured. I connect virtually across Turtle Island, I honour Indigenous Peoples, their history, and commit to learning and reconciliation.