People at MiD Mediation & Counselling

Simeon Costa

Simeon has developed strong skills throughout his career in managing conflict and complex situations.

Following his own experience of family mediation, he retrained as a mediator and now works full-time in the field. Simeon supports clients across all areas of family mediation, helping separating couples reach practical and constructive agreements.

Miriam Klinke

Miriam is an experienced family mediator. She focuses on helping clients find practical, cost-effective solutions that reduce stress and support them in moving forward.

She provides a calm and supportive environment where clients can communicate openly and work towards fair, sustainable outcomes tailored to their individual needs.

Mike Stepan

Mike became a mediator after a successful career in a service-based business, where he developed strong people and problem-solving skills.

He is known for his open-minded approach and ability to help clients explore both sides of a situation without judgement. Mike works with clients to break down complex issues – particularly around parenting and finances – so that clear, workable solutions can be achieved.

Helen Keville

Helen supports individuals and families from all backgrounds through the challenges of separation. She offers a calm and encouraging process, helping clients find their own way forward without the need for court proceedings.

She also recognises the importance of children’s perspectives and supports families in creating arrangements that work for everyone.

Gillian Krajewski

Gillian takes a structured and empathetic approach to mediation, guiding clients through a clear process from identifying issues to reaching agreement.

She supports clients to have focused, productive conversations, helping them stay in control of decisions and reach informed, mutually acceptable outcomes.

Kathleen Straub

Kathleen supports families to resolve sensitive or complex matters. She is committed to helping people explore options in a calm and balanced way, improve communication, moving away from conflict and working constructively towards new arrangements.

She keeps the wellbeing of children at the forefront of any conversation with the goal to find practical and realistic solutions that work for the whole family.

Fidelma McCarthy

Fidelma is committed to offering clients an alternative to the litigation process, to empower them to make decisions about their finances and children.  

She particularly enjoys, and encourages, Child Inclusive Mediation, offering a voice to children in a confusing time.

Tory Dean

Tory is a child and adolescent psychotherapist, with experience of working in schools and private practice. She works in a warm and supportive way, using play and art therapy where appropriate, to gently understand what is going on in the child or young person’s life, and what might help them.

Carys Cole

Carys is an Integrative Counsellor who works with children and young people. She provides a safe, supportive and confidential space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.

Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, including person-centred therapy, CBT, mindfulness and creative interventions, she helps clients build confidence, resilience and practical coping strategies to navigate life’s challenges with greater emotional wellbeing.

Rajni Knox

Rajni is a compassionate counsellor supporting young people (16+) and adults through life’s emotional challenges. She provides a warm, safe and non-judgemental space where clients feel heard, understood and able to explore the issues that matter most to them.

Her approach is collaborative, empathic and tailored, helping clients develop greater self-awareness, confidence and resilience while working towards positive, lasting change.