Mediation Support Hub – Bournemouth

AMITY MEDIATION SERVICES BOURNEMOUTH TEL: 0330 1334255

Address: 22 The Triangle, Bournemouth BH2 5RQ

Independent Legal Advice

While mediators are neutral facilitators, we strongly recommend having a solicitor “in the background.” They can help you understand your legal rights and turn your mediated agreements into legally binding Consent Orders.

Laceys Solicitors

• Specialism: Accredited family law specialists and providers of a free family law drop-in clinic every Wednesday.
• Address: 5 Poole Road, Bournemouth, BH2 5QL
• Telephone: 01202 377800

Ellis Jones Solicitors

• Specialism: Expert guidance on divorce, matrimonial finances, and child arrangements.
• Address: 302 Charminster Road, Bournemouth, BH8 9RU
• Telephone: 01202 525333

Steele Raymond LLP

Specialism: Comprehensive family law services for complex financial settlements.

Address: Richmond Point, 43 Richmond Hill, Bournemouth, BH2 6LR

Telephone: 01202 294566

2. Debt & Financial Wellbeing

Financial clarity is essential for successful mediation. These services provide free, impartial advice to help you manage debts or create a sustainable post-separation budget.

• Citizens Advice Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
• Specialism: Specialist debt, benefit, and housing advice located within the Town Hall.
• Address: The West Wing, Town Hall, Bourne Avenue, Bournemouth, BH2 6DX
• Telephone: 0808 278 7939

• Faithworks (CMA Debt Advice)
• • Specialism: Free, confidential debt and financial support for the local community.
  • Address: 154a Seabourne Road, Bournemouth, BH5 2JA
  • Telephone: 01202 429037

3. Counselling & Emotional Support

The emotional toll of conflict can be significant. These organizations offer therapy and peer support to help individuals and families process the changes they are facing.

• Dorset Mind
• Specialism: Mental health support, befriending services, and wellbeing groups across Bournemouth.
• Address: 8 Stratfield Saye, 20-22 Wellington Road, Bournemouth, BH8 8JN
• Telephone: 01202 315329

Relate Bournemouth (Relate Dorset & South Wiltshire)

• Specialism: Specialized relationship, family, and children’s counselling.
• Telephone: 01302 347444 (Regional Booking Line)

Steps2Wellbeing (NHS)

• Specialism: Evidence-based talking therapies for anxiety, stress, and low mood.
• Telephone: 0300 123 5440

4. Parenting & Family Hubs

For families with children, focusing on co-parenting is the priority. Bournemouth’s Family Hubs offer localized parenting courses and resources.

Kinson and West Howe Family Hub

• Address: Moore Avenue, West Howe, Bournemouth, BH11 8AU
• Telephone: 01202 096700

Pokesdown and Southbourne Family Hub

• Address: 108 Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5JB
• Telephone: 01202 096700

Queen’s Park Family Hub

• Address: East Way, Bournemouth, BH8 9PU
• Telephone: 01202 096700

Child contact Centres in Bournemouth

Safe, neutral environments for children to spend time with parents they no longer live with.

YMCA Bournemouth Child Contact Centre

• Specialism: NACCC-accredited centre offering supported and supervised contact.
• Address: The Stourvale Centre, 108 Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, BH6 5JB
• Telephone: 01202 434310

Domestic Abuse Support in Bournemouth

Mediation is only appropriate where all parties feel safe and empowered to speak. If you are experiencing abuse, these specialist services provide confidential advocacy and safety planning.

BCHA Domestic Abuse Referrals

• Specialism: Outreach support and refuge services for victims in Bournemouth.
• Address: The Factory, Alder Hills, Poole BH12 4AS.
• Telephone: 01202 710777

Dorset Rape Crisis Support Centre

• Specialism: Specialist emotional and practical support for survivors of sexual violence.
• Address: Poole BH15 9GN.
• Helpline: 01202 308855

Paragon (STADV)

• Specialism: Integrated domestic abuse services across Dorset.
• Email: ParagonDorset@theyoutrust.org.uk
• Telephone: 0800 032 5204