Mediation Support Hub – Northampton

Independent Legal Advice

While mediators are neutral facilitators, we strongly recommend having a solicitor “in the background” to provide personal legal advice and ensure your mediated agreements are turned into legally binding Consent Orders.

Family Law Group (Northants Office)

• Specialism: Accredited family law specialists handling divorce, finances, and children.
• Address: Lion House, Wellington Street, Northampton, NN1 3AS
• Telephone: 01604 634000

Wilson Browne Solicitors

• Specialism: Expert guidance on child arrangements and complex financial issues.
• Address: Grange Park, Northampton, NN4 5EZ
• Telephone: 01604 876697

Tollers Solicitors

Specialism: Comprehensive family law services including cohabitation and separation.

Address: 1 Waterside Way, Bedford Road, Northampton, NN4 7XD

Telephone: 01604 258558

2. Debt & Financial Wellbeing

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

• Citizens Advice West Northamptonshire
• Specialism: Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, and housing.
• Address: Doddridge Centre, 109 St James Road, Northampton, NN5 5LD
• Telephone: 01604 235080

• Community Law Service (Northampton)
  • Specialism: Specialist advice on welfare benefits, debt, and energy.
  • Address: 49-53 Hazelwood Road, Northampton, NN1 1LG
  • Telephone: 01604 621038

3. Counselling & Emotional Support

Managing the emotional impact of conflict is essential for productive mediation. Northampton has several centers offering therapy for individuals, couples, and young people.

• Relate Northamptonshire
• Specialism: Relationship, family, and children’s counselling.
• Address: 76 St Giles Street, Northampton, NN1 1JW
• Telephone: 01604 634400

The Lowdown

• Specialism: Free and confidential counselling for those aged 11–25.
• Address: 3 Kingswell Street, Northampton, NN1 1PP
• Telephone: 01604 634385

NHFT Talking Therapies (NHS)

• Specialism: Support for anxiety, depression, and stress.
• Telephone: 0300 123 0494

4. Parenting & Family Hubs

For families with children, focusing on “the best interests of the child” is paramount. Northampton’s Family Hubs offer localized parenting courses and resources.

Kingsthorpe Family Hub

• Address: St. David’s Road, Northampton, NN2 7QJ
• Telephone: 01604 791537

Thorplands Family Hub

• Address: Farmfield Court, Thorplands, Northampton, NN3 8AQ
• Telephone: 01604 741131

Eastfield Family Hub

• Address: St Andrews Road, Northampton, NN2 7EB
• Telephone: 01604 711441

Child contact Centres in Northampton

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

Abington Avenue URC Child Contact Centre

• Address: Abington Avenue United Reformed Church, Abington Avenue, Northampton, NN1 4QA
• Telephone: 07762 714067

East Northants Child Contact Services

Specialism: Supervised and supported contact sessions.

Address: Mission Church, 159 Wellingborough Road, Rushden NN10 9TA.

Telephone: 07480 508109

Domestic Abuse Support in Northampton

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

Northamptonshire Domestic Abuse Service (NDAS)

• Specialism: 24-hour helpline, refuge, and specialist support.
• Address: 124 High Street, Wollaston, Wellingborough, NN29 7RJ.
• Helpline: 0300 0120 154
• Drop-in Address: 13-15 Hazelwood Road, Northampton, NN1 1LG

Eve (formerly NVCFR)

• Specialism: Support for women and children fleeing domestic abuse.
• Address: Eagle House, 28 Billing Road, Northampton, NN1 5AJ.
• Telephone: 01604 230311

Sunflower Centre

• Specialism: Support for high-risk victims of domestic abuse.
• Address : 75 Hinton Road, Northampton, NN2 8NU.
• Telephone: 01604 888211