Practical, confidential support for families who are separated, separating or going through a difficult time. We help parents and carers keep children at the centre.
Children firstHelping parents and carers work together for their children.
Family Heart provides essential information and support for families navigating challenges. Choose the kind of help you need, or call us and we will help you work it out.
We are accredited to facilitate separated parents to spend time with their children where there are difficulties with access.
Find out more → Parents and carersWe work with parents together or individually to help them find ways to support their children through times of stress.
Find out more → Parents in conflictWe have a qualified mediator to work through issues and find agreement between parents during times of stress or separation.
Find out more → Court processesWe can provide support to parents navigating their way through the court process. We don’t give legal advice, but we help you understand the process.
Find out more → Home, school and communityWe can offer advice and guidance around managing children’s unhelpful behaviour issues at home, at school or in the community.
Find out more → Individuals and couplesWe provide a range of coaching opportunities for individuals and couples, plus bespoke training and workshops on request.
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We believe that all children should have the opportunity to grow up as part of a loving family, experiencing positive relationships with parents or carers.
Sometimes families break down but Family Heart believes that parents and carers can work together to help children continue to have those positive family experiences.
We will work with people without prejudice or value judgement, ethically and in strict confidence, for the benefit of the whole family.
With over 15 years’ experience supporting New Zealand families, Family Heart Limited exists to support families and family members who are vulnerable or in difficulty, in particular where parents are separated or at risk of separating.
Les runs Family Heart Limited as a social enterprise, reinvesting profits to benefit communities. He provides mediation, coaching and Triple P parenting support.
Cate is registered with the New Zealand Psychologists Board and a member of the New Zealand Psychological Society. She puts the needs and perspectives of children first.
I can’t stress how much your help has meant to me and how you have helped make the process of getting and having my girls back in my life as stress free as possible.
Parent supported by Family HeartThank you for the help, support and advice you have given me in re-connecting with my daughter and dealing with the New Zealand Family Court… Without your help I don’t believe I could have achieved such a favourable outcome.
Parent supported by Family HeartSend us a message or give us a call. We’ll talk through what is happening and which kind of support could help your family.