Counselling and Research for the Family in Transition
Family Mediation
Family facilitation & mediation for families in transition
Parental Alienation
Parents, families, children & young people
Counselling
Couples, individuals, children, young people & specific people groups
Get in touch - we can talk about how I might help
+64 21 498 878
jillgoldson@thefamilymatterscentre.co.nz
Meet Jill Goldson
Winner, Exceptional Practice Award Resolution Institute 2024
As Director of The Family Matters Centre Jill Goldson specialises in researching and working with the family in transition, during and after separation. She contributes to conferences and seminars and has published on this work.
Jill is a registered Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) provider and an Associate Member of the Arbitrators' and Mediators' Institute of New Zealand.
"You have pioneered child inclusive processes particularly counselling and mediation and you have been thorough and persuasive in your research and your advocacy. The children in New Zealand are better for the work you have done. Again, thank you for your contribution to this significant development in family law."Peter Boshier, Former Principle Family Court Judge 2004-2014 The Family Matters Centre
New Book Coming in 2025!
Jill's long awaited book is going to be available soon!
This detailed but easy to read guide is specifically designed for professionals who work with separating families in the out of court environment.
It examines the immense benefits to the health of the rearranging family when child inclusion is understood and practised.
The book contains case studies and best practice methodology from the Goldson Model that Jill has used for successful, child-inclusive outcomes in her practice and teaching for over 20 years.
Please register your interest to be added to a pre-order list so we can notify you prior to the launch in early 2025!
Register interest HERE
Significantly, the responses of families themselves are clear:
I'm so sorry I lost control today during our session, I think you were remarkable and beautiful in the way you clung in there and brought us back on track. Many thanks again for your significant abilities today!Mary
We are very satisfied customers, it’s sort of obvious really that this is the way to go, isn’t it? Separated Father of Three
I feel more comfortable inside and more happy inside.Kevin, 7
This has really helped me and my ex-partner. My mum is still venomous about my father and that’s the last thing I want for my kids. Separated Mother of Two
It helps mum and dad to borrow us from each other and I like that the counsellor knows us all.Kim, 10