Meet Katy Harris

Family & Civil Mediator | Child-Inclusive Specialist | International Speaker | Trainer & Conference Host

Katy Harris is an accredited Family and Civil Mediator and founder of two respected practices, Mediation Matters Midlands Ltd and The London Mediation Company. With an Honours Degree in Law (De Montfort University, 2004) and over 20 years’ experience across legal, therapeutic and mediation sectors, she brings a deeply informed, compassionate approach to resolving conflict.

Specialising in Child-Inclusive Mediation (CIM) and trauma-informed practice, Katy draws on her background as a Child Development Consultant to support families and individuals navigating high-conflict disputes involving children, finances, property and civil matters. Her work centres on hearing the child without harm, ensuring children’s voices are held within safeguarding, developmental and trauma-informed understanding.

Katy is a regular international speaker and trainer, presenting at the Amicable Divorce Network (Sept 2025), the Divorce Fair UK and other professional events across the UK and US. She is also Conference Host of Bridging the Gap, a major international conference taking place in London in March 2026.

Katy contributes to cross-sector conversations on child-inclusive practice, safeguarding, neurodiversity and trauma-informed approaches in family justice. Through speaking, training and strategic partnerships with local authorities, academic institutions and legal networks, she champions reform that places children’s wellbeing and accessible resolution at the heart of the system.

Katy is accredited by the Family Mediation Council (FMC), Family Mediation Association (FMA), Civil Mediation Council (CMC) and the International Mediation Institute (IMI). Her work is recognised for its integrity, inclusivity and commitment to keeping families out of adversarial court processes wherever safe and possible.