Janis has over 20 years of combined experience working with families, couples (together and separated), children and adolescents experiencing difficulties in their relationships and families.

Janis helps her clients clarify and understand the core issues that affect them by providing a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space.

Having witnessed the long-term harmful effects of a highly conflictual divorce on children, Janis trained as a Child Consultant and is passionate about children having a voice during separation.  Janis assists children to be able to tell their story about what it is like to be them through times of stress and parental conflict.

Janis has a particular interest and understanding of child alienation behaviours, tactics and strategies and ‘nips this in the bud’ as soon as possible through education and raising awareness and understanding.   The child’s rights and best interests are at the forefront of her work.

Janis believes that positive co-parenting relationships have a much better chance of survival if separated couples avoid litigation and she enjoys helping people achieve that in Family Dispute Resolution.

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