About Kara Ockendon
Collaborative Family Law Facilitator | Conscious Uncoupling™ Practitioner | Relationship Breakdown & Divorce Coach
Kara is an Australian based alternative separation and divorce pathway provider, and former family lawyer with a passion for guiding individuals and families through one of life’s most challenging transitions with compassion, clarity, and care.
Drawing on a decade of experience as a practising family and divorce lawyer, and a background in both law and psychological science, Kara now works at an intersection of legal knowledge, emotional wellbeing, and personal transformation. She specialises in holistic, trauma-informed support for clients navigating the complexities of relationship breakdowns and the Family Law system, with a focus on minimising conflict, protecting the wellbeing of children and separating couples alike, and fostering sustainable outcomes for the whole family now and in the future.
In addition to her coaching and facilitation work, she is committed to ongoing education and professional development, including ongoing training in collaborative and conscious dispute resolution family law processes, a forward-thinking and solutions-focused approach to resolving disputes respectfully, without the need for litigation. She believes deeply in the power of collaboration, conscious communication, and practical support to reduce the emotional and financial toll of separation.
Kara’s formal qualifications include:
Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Griffith University (2007)
Bachelor of Psychological Science, Griffith University (2007)
15 years in legal practice, including 10 years in family law
Certified Conscious Uncoupling™ Coach
Collaborative Family Law Coach
Ongoing training in trauma recovery, somatic healing, and collaborative dispute resolution
On a personal level, Kara brings lived experience and deep empathy to her work. As someone who has experienced the impact of high-conflict divorce in childhood, navigated her own relationship breakdowns, and undergone a significant health crisis (including diagnosis and surgery for a rare brain condition), she understand first-hand the emotional toll of uncertainty and change. These experiences have shaped her unwavering commitment to personal growth, resilience, and conscious transformation and have reinforced her belief that with the right support, these moments can become powerful catalysts for healing.
Kara’s greatest inspiration is her son, whose name means “bringer of joy.” He is the heart of her why and a daily reminder of what truly matters: connection, presence, and legacy.
Whether you are an individual preparing for separation, a co-parent navigating ongoing dynamics with an ex-partner, or a professional seeking holistic support for your clients, I offer a grounded, emotionally intelligent, and legally informed approach to help you move forward with confidence and integrity.
If you're ready to approach separation in a new way, one that values healing over hostility, collaboration over conflict, and long-term wellbeing over short-term wins - then you are in the right place!