Supporting Your Journey: Complementary Services in Swansea
Mediation is a vital step toward resolving conflict, but it rarely happens in a vacuum. Navigating major life changes often requires a “wrap-around” approach. Whether you need independent legal advice to finalize a court order, financial guidance to understand your options, or emotional support for your children, Swansea offers a range of specialist services to help you move forward.
Below is a curated list of local services designed to complement your mediation journey.
AMITY MEDIATION SERVICES – SWANSEA – Tel: 0330 133 4255
Address: Hendre Ladus, Ystradgynlais, Swansea SA9 1SE
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.
Graham Evans & Partners
- Specialism: Accredited family law specialists handling divorce and financial settlements.
- Address: Moorgate House, 6 Christina Street, Swansea, SA1 4EW
- Tel: 01792 655822
HCB Solicitors (Widdows Mason)
- Specialism: Expert guidance on child arrangements and complex financial issues.
- Address: Riverside House, Normandy Road, Plasmarl, Swansea, SA1 2JA
- Tel: 01792 983755
Redkite Solicitors
Specialism: Comprehensive family law services including cohabitation and separation.
Address: 12-13 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5JH
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 Swansea Neath Port Talbot
- Specialism: Free, confidential advice on debt, benefits, and housing.
- Address: City Centre Hub, 32 High Street, Swansea, SA1 1LG
- Tel: 0808 278 7926
- Swansea Council – Welfare Rights
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- Specialism: Assistance with benefit appeals and financial support.
- Address: Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN
- Tel: 01792 636000
3. Counselling & Emotional Support
Managing the emotional impact of conflict is essential for productive mediation. Swansea has several centers offering therapy for individuals, couples, and young people.
- Swansea Mind
- Specialism: Mental health support, self-help groups, and counselling.
- Address: 66 St Helen’s Road, Swansea, SA1 4BE
- Tel: 01792 642999
Relate Morganwg (Services for Swansea)
- Specialism: Relationship and family counselling for adults and children.
- Tel: 01443 485949 (Regional office serving South Wales)
Bay Cluster Counselling Service
- Specialism: GP-referred wellbeing and therapy services.
- Tel: 0330 133 6510
4. Parenting & Family Hubs
For families with children, focusing on “the best interests of the child” is paramount. Swansea’s Early Help Hubs offer localized parenting courses and co-parenting resources.
Early Help Hub (Central)
InfoNation
- Specialism: Information and advice for young people and families.
- Address: 47 The Kingsway, Swansea, SA1 5HG
- Tel: 01792 484010
Child contact Centres in Swansea
Safe, neutral environments for children to spend time with parents they no longer live with.
Glamorgan House Family Development Centre
- Specialism: NACCC-accredited family time and supervised contact sessions.
- Address: 94-96 Walter Road, Swansea, SA1 5QE
- Tel: 01792 470003
Domestic Abuse Support in Swansea
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.
Swansea Women’s Aid
- Specialism: Refuge, 24-hour helpline, and specialist support for women and children.
- 24-Hour Helpline Tel: 01792 644683
- Address: 44 High Street, Swansea, SA1 1LN
Live Fear Free (Wales-wide)
- Specialism: Support for anyone experiencing domestic abuse or sexual violence.
- Tel: 0808 8010 800