Work With Shaya
You’re probably not sure where to start. Most people aren’t.
Maybe you've been managing on your own for a while. Googling things at midnight. Getting advice from people who mean well but haven't been through it. Even if they have been through it, everyone’s separation is unique. Perhaps you are trying to figure out what 'fair' but have no idea.
That's what I help with. I'm here to help you think clearly, communicate better, and make decisions you can actually stand behind.
Let's be clear: this is not therapy. A therapist helps you understand why you feel the way you do. I help you work out what to do next. Future planning and mapping. Guiding you through the process. If you need a lawyer then I work alongside them, not instead of them. There’s a very good chance that by working with me at the same time as your lawyer that I will decrease your legal fees. If you have ADR/mediation coming up then I can help you prepare for that and organise your thoughts so that you go into the session empowered and clear on the outcome you are wanting.
All sessions are via Zoom, wherever you are in the world. Coaching packages are a professional high touch service.
Unsure? Start here - free 15 minute call
Not sure if coaching is right for you? Start here. No commitment.
We will have a quick chat and you’ll get a feel for how I work and I’ll be straight with you about whether I think I can help you. If I think you need something or someone else, I’ll be sure to let you know.
Already know you’re ready to get started? Skip the call and go straight to booking a package below. There are 3 options available for you: a Strategy Session, Intensive Package or The Rebuild.
Strategy Session
90 min Strategy Session: USD$397
We will spend 90 minutes together and will take a look at your matter clearly to help you to figure out where to start.
A Strategy Session is for you if you have a specific issue to work through, a difficult conversation to prepare for, or you just want to understand your options before committing to anything. We’ll cover what’s happening and what you can do next.
It’s a great starting point, particularly if you are are ‘on the fence’ about the coaching packages. It’s not therapy or legal advice. You’ll leave with more clarity and a better understanding of your options.
Intensive Package
4 × 1 hour sessions: USD$1397
This is a high touch package where we work together closely over 4 weeks.
You’ve reached a point when you know something needs to change and you’re ready to do something about it.
Maybe there is a deadline: an upcoming mediation, a legal process underway or a conversation with your ex that cannot wait.
Maybe you’re deep in an emotional place and you’ve decided you’re not doing this alone anymore.
Whatever the trigger, the Intensive Package gives you concentrated and focused support over a 4 week period.
4 x 60-minute private coaching sessions over 4 weeks
Signal messaging platform access for written and voice message questions, reflection and support over 4 weeks.
Book your first session via the link below.
The Rebuild
6 Sessions: USD$1897
The most popular and cost effective package. The Rebuild is 6 × 1 hour sessions for you to use over 3 months.
Real transformation takes time. One session can shift your thinking. Six sessions can change the way you operate - how you communicate and manage conflict. You’ll feel more empowered making decisions along they way as we move forward with a plan. The decisions you make early on will impact your future.
There’s a good reason why The Rebuild is the most popular option. It’s high touch and gives us time to go deep. We look at the immediate decisions in front of you, patterns that may be making things harder than they need to be and who you’re working on being at the other side of all of this.
6 sessions over 3 months. Real work. Real change.
6 x 60-minute private coaching sessions over 3 months
Signal messaging platform (written and voice messaging support) access throughout your coaching transformation journey
Ability to book your 6 appointments at times that suit your needs over that period
Who Gets The Dog?
Separate Ways™ Pet Custody Mediation
There’s something nobody talks about enough. Who Gets The Dog?!
I'm a dog lover - I flew 35 hours from Australia to the UK in cabin with my two pugs to make sure they were safe and with me. So when I say I understand how much your pet means to you … I mean it.
When a relationship ends, one of the first things that may be worrying you is where the dog will live. If you have children, there's the added weight of them being separated from the family pet on top of everything else.
In many countries and States, the law treats pets as property - or the Court simply has no jurisdiction to make “custody” orders. But that doesn't mean you're stuck. You are able to reach any agreement about your pets outside of the Court system, even if you are in the system. Regardless of where you live, and regardless of what stage you're at, I can help you reach a mediated agreement that works for both of you.
The sooner you resolve this, the better. An unanswered question about the pet can sit in the background of your entire separation, create anxiety and delay any progress in the rest of the things that you have to resolve.
Why me?
Alongside my 24-year background in family law and involvement in thousands of mediations, I've completed specialist training in Pet Custody Mediation. A central focus of that training is the 'voice of the dog' - the recognition that every animal is an individual, and that any arrangement needs to reflect their specific needs, not just the preferences of the humans involved. I work with clients globally.
How does it work?
USD$697 per party includes intake sessions, 2 hour mediation and written agreement during the mediation. The cost covers everything and is very cost effective and, most importantly, focuses on the needs of your pet.
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You both agree to mediate and then each make payment of USD$697. Then book your individual intake session instantly. No need to coordinate with each other.
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A 30-minute intake with each party separately — so I understand the full picture about your situation and your pet before we sit down together. You can schedule this immediately, at a time that suits you. I will also send you some pre information to complete as every animal is different and I will want to understand their routine and needs.
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Joint mediation (up to 2 hours, via Zoom). We work through an arrangement together. If it seems an agreement cannot be reached then we can consider short term agreements for your pet.
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if you reach an agreement during the session, I'll help you draft and sign it in the session. I'll make sure you've considered everything worth considering. I’ll likely raise issues during the session that neither of you may have thought about and you may also want to consider including them in any agreement. The written agreement is only included if time permits during the session
How quickly can we do this?
Your pet may already be picking up on tension at home. I can prioritise scheduling to get things moving fast. Book your intake sessions as soon as payment is made - you don't need to wait for each other. I’ll then give you details to book the mediation session once both intakes are completed.
What if we don’t reach an agreement?
The process is voluntary and I can't make a decision for you. If agreement isn't reached, we can look at temporary or trial arrangements, with a view to returning for a further mediation. This is common when the separation is very recent.
What if we do reach an agreement?
If time permits during the session, I can draft it for you. It can be as detailed as you like and I'll make sure you've thought through everything before you sign. I will likely raise care issues for your pet that you may not have turned your mind to and you can consider including them. There is not always the need for a written agreement and this will be at your discretion to suit your needs.
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Pet Custody Mediation - Party 1
USD$697
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Pet Custody Mediation - Party 2
USD$697
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As featured:
"Shaya has been very transparent with how to manage such troublesome times, great suggestions to help resolve unexpected hurdles along the way. It wasn’t just the legalities, the whole time was met with empathy and understanding which made this tough experience a much smoother process"
— Shaun
"I was not prepared mentally or financially for the next 14 months of team meetings, phone calls, assessments and counselling however having Shaya on my side made the process much less stressful. She communicated in plain English to help me prepare for every scenario along the way"
— Angelique
"I cannot thank you enough for everything. You were so compassionate, caring, efficient and professional"
— Latifah
"Shaya showed professionalism, care and patience. Her knowledge of family law made what could have been a long and expensive process both affordable and fair. I will happily recommend to others"
— Rebecca
"I doubt I could have held on for as long as I did without your reasoning and expert advice. I could not have done without you guiding me through the process. I will never forget what you have done for me"
— Pete
"From the outset, Shaya allayed my fears and explained everything clearly and carefully. She was professional and supportive - I knew her heart was in the right spot"
— Jude
Recap of Divorce Coaching options:
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90 min Strategy Session
USD$397
We will spend 90 minutes together and will take a look at your matter clearly to help you to figure out where to start.
You have a difficult conversation to prepare for or you want to understand your options before committing to anything. We’ll cover what’s happening and what you can do next.
It’s not therapy or legal advice. You’ll leave with more clarity and a better understanding of your options.
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The Intensive Package
USD$1397
4 x 60-minute private coaching sessions over 4 weeks
Signal messaging platform access for written and voice message questions, reflection and support over 4 weeks
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The Rebuild Package
USD$1987
6 x 60-minute private coaching sessions over 3 months
Signal messaging platform (written and voice messaging support) access throughout your coaching transformation journey
Flexibility to book your 6 appointments at times that suit your needs over that period