Katy Harris

Co-Host of ‘Bridging The Gap’, Founder of The London Mediation Company \ Mediation Matters Midlands, Family Mediator, Advocate for Child-Inclusive Practice and Early Intervention

Katy Harris is a leading voice in family mediation, known for her innovative work embedding child-focused, trauma-informed approaches across the UK and beyond. She is the founder of Mediation Matters Midlands and The London Mediation Company, where she leads practice in family mediation, Child-Inclusive Mediation (CIM), and early intervention models that reduce conflict and protect children’s wellbeing.

Katy designs and delivers training programmes for mediators and professionals, and is the creator of Resolve, an international enrichment programme equipping young people with skills in negotiation, emotional regulation, and conflict resolution. She co-leads the Wellingborough Family Court Mediation Pilot, aligning mediation with court reform to create safer, more collaborative outcomes for separating families.

An international speaker and advocate, Katy collaborates with global partners to transform family justice, including co-hosting the Bridging the Gap conference. Her work blends lived experience, academic research, and frontline practice, driven by a passion for empowering families and young people to navigate conflict with dignity and clarity.