Danielle Lundberg & Associates

Danielle is the principal of Danielle Lundberg and Associates, a Melbourne-based practice offering Psychological Counselling, Family Law Counselling, Mediation, Family Dispute Resolution and Parent Coordination.

The practice reflects Danielle’s long-standing commitment to helping families navigate separation in a calm and collaborative manner. Danielle’s approach is based on her extensive experience as a registered Psychologist and an active member of Melbourne’s Family Law Community.

Danielle’s background in psychology informs our approach; separation can be emotionally challenging, clients need to be understood and supported, and children’s needs are central. Our approach supports clients to manage their emotions, and identify and respectfully express their needs. The primary focus of the process is the psychological, emotional and developmental needs of the children. We inform clients, facilitate conversations and guide the mediation process to achieve outcomes that enable children, clients and separated families to thrive.

OUR PRACTICE

DANIELLE LUNDBERG

Danielle is the Principal of Danielle Lundberg & Associates, a Melbourne-based practice offering Psychological Counselling, Family Law Counselling, Family Dispute Resolution, Mediation, and Parent Coordination.

She holds a Master’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution, and is a registered Psychologist, an AMDRAS-accredited Mediator, an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner, a Collaborative Professional, a trained Child-Inclusive Practitioner, and a trained Parent Coordinator.

Danielle’s work reflects her long-standing commitment to helping families navigate separation in a calm, respectful, and child-focused way. Drawing on her background in psychology, she brings warmth and clarity to complex family dynamics, supporting clients to manage emotions, improve communication, and make thoughtful, sustainable decisions.

KYLIE NICHOLSON

Kylie is an accredited Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner and an AMDRAS-accredited Mediator.

She is a trained Child-Inclusive Practitioner and has worked with both young children and teenagers in this capacity. Kylie has also undertaken further training in elder mediation and in the identification of, and responses to, family violence. Kylie's mediation practice spans workplace mediation, mediation with elders (navigating separation and the redefinition of mature relationships), financial mediation, intergenerational conflicts (including adult sibling groups and grandparent/parent disputes), and estate mediation.

Kylie's primary mediation focus is parenting matters. She has extensive experience facilitating careful and successful mediation processes for parents throughout Australia and, when it is required, in the facilitation of lawyer-assisted processes.

Kylie’s approach is grounded in the understanding that separation is a challenging time for parents and their children, and that the agency of children, along with the views of both parents, is central to workable separated family life. As an extension of her mediation work with families, Kylie also works as a court-appointed, trained Parent Coordinator, assisting high-conflict families to implement their Parenting Orders in a consistent and child-focused manner. In line with the philosophy of the practice, Kylie is committed to mediation and parent coordination processes that support families to achieve parenting arrangements that are calm, respectful, child-focused and sustainable.

JAMES WILTON

James is a Provisional Psychologist who has completed a Master’s in Psychology. He brings extensive experience working with children and adolescents, developed through his mentoring role at one of Melbourne’s leading schools and his work as a sports coach.

Warm, reassuring, and genuine in his approach, James draws on evidence-based practice to support young people in understanding their emotions, building resilience, and developing practical coping strategies.

In his counselling work, James focuses on creating a safe and collaborative environment where clients feel heard and supported. He works with a range of presentations including anxiety, low mood, school stress, and emotional regulation, using approaches such as CBT, ACT, and strengths-based interventions tailored to each client’s needs.

In his work with separated families, James helps children and their families to navigate challenges and strengthen relationships. His training in Child-Inclusive Practice guides this work, ensuring that the child’s perspective and wellbeing remain central to the process while supporting parents to communicate effectively and focus on shared goals.

NED BENSON

Ned is completing his studies in Psychology and works as the Practice Manager at Danielle Lundberg & Associates. Calm and thoughtful, Ned is often the first point of contact for families engaging with our practice. He manages bookings and provides clear, compassionate information about our services, helping clients feel supported from the moment they reach out.

Ned’s background in psychology informs his empathetic and professional approach. He plays a key role in ensuring that our practice runs smoothly and that every client’s experience reflects our values of care, integrity, and collaboration.

COUNSELLING

Counselling is a process that enables a client to work through concerns or difficulties affecting their life.

There are many different reasons that a client may seek help from a counsellor. Some clients need help for personal, social, relationship or work problems. Others seek help for a mental health condition. Couples often seek help as a way of effectively discussing their concerns so they can strengthen their connection and relationship.

We use evidence-based strategies and interventions to help people overcome their challenges, build stronger and more fulfilling relationships, and achieve their life goals.

FAMILY DISPUTE RESOLUTION

Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is a process used to help separating couples discuss and resolve family disputes, both children and financial, away from the Court.

While the process of FDR suggests “negotiation”, we facilitate clients to have thoughtful, respectful and informed conversations about their children and their finances.

In children’s matters, we take time to understand the individual needs of the children. We listen to parent’s concerns and goals. Throughout the process our skilled professionals ensure that the developmental and psychological needs of the child are central to the agreements reached.

In financial matters, we work with skilled financial specialists to ensure the thorough collection of financial information. We ensure clients understand all options before making decisions.

Our goal is to optimise families financial outcomes. We support clients to make informed agreements and achieve outcomes that enable them to see their future clearly

CHILD-INCLUSIVE PRACTICE

Child-Inclusive Practice (CIP) sits as an option within the Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) service and provides parents with a structured, evidence-based way to understand how their children are experiencing family separation.

Through a confidential session with a Child-Inclusive Specialist, children are offered a gentle and supportive space to express their feelings and perspectives. With the child’s consent, key themes are thoughtfully shared with parents to help them better understand their children’s needs and guide child-focused decisions.

CIP is not therapy, but rather a process designed to ensure the child’s voice is heard safely and respectfully. It can help reduce conflict, strengthen communication, and support parents to make practical, developmentally appropriate agreements that prioritise their children’s wellbeing.

COURT ORDERED COUNSELLING

In some cases, clients may be required by the Court to see a counsellor for non-reportable counselling.

Agreements may be reached during the Court process however, that does not mean that the issues that have led the clients to Court have been resolved. Counselling, at this time, can help clients to identify issues that remain in dispute and are negatively impacting on their co-parenting relationship and as a result their children.

We take the time to understand client’s concerns and work with them to find strategies that are meaningful and effective

PARENTING COORDINATION

Sometimes clients need support to parent after mediation or after Court.

Parenting coordination is a child focused, alternative dispute resolution process. We are experienced professionals who assist high conflict clients to understand and implement their interim or final ordered parenting agreement. We facilitate resolutions in a timely manner, support parents to be child focused and, in some cases, make recommendations.

Clients can agree to seek help from a Parenting Coordinator, or they can be referred by the Court or a Family Dispute Resolution Practitioner. This process may be Reportable to the court.

FAMILY LAW SUPPORT

As experienced family dispute resolution practitioners and family mediators, we have expertise in supporting families through the challenging legal processes that can accompany the formalization of separated family life.

This confidential individual support service is designed to assist individuals as they navigate various aspects of the separation process, including preparation for family law mediation, preparation for court appearances and preparation for family report sessions.