

Alex Gelling is a qualified solicitor, trainee barrister, and accredited family and civil mediator with a calm, insightful approach to conflict resolution. She combines a strong legal foundation with a deep commitment to empathy and fairness, supporting clients through complex and emotionally charged situations with clarity and compassion.
Alex brings a dual perspective to her work, drawing on her experience across both legal and mediation contexts. This allows her to guide clients toward practical, informed solutions, whether navigating family separation, resolving civil disputes, or addressing sensitive matters such as medical negligence and white-collar crime. Her mediation style is grounded in kindness, clarity, and professional integrity. Clients value her ability to create a calm and reassuring environment where difficult conversations feel more manageable and constructive.
At Mediation Matters Midlands, Alex plays a key role in helping individuals and families resolve conflict outside of court, reducing stress and promoting respectful communication wherever possible.
Specialisms include:
– Family mediation
– Civil mediation
– Medical negligence disputes
– White-collar crime and regulatory issues
– Professional and commercial conflicts





Found online family mediation to be more successful and rewarding through online channels.
Family mediation proved to provide a more successful and agreeable resolution than the courts.
Percentage of mediation cases that are successful in resolving disputes amicably.

