McKenzie Friends

Real people. Real support.

A McKenzie Friend can sit beside you in court, help you prepare, and quietly guide you through the process — without the solicitor price tag. Meet the friends listed on Bridge The Gap.

Featured Friends

Members of the Bridge The Gap community.

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Deborah Jones

East Midlands & England / Wales

Deborah is a compassionate and experienced McKenzie Friend dedicated to supporting litigants in person through their family court journey. With a heart full of empathy and practical expertise, she stands by your side throughout the court process — helping you stay calm, organised, and prepared at every stage.

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Anna Hussain

London & England / Wales

Anna Hussain is a fully trained McKenzie Friend offering clear, calm, and compassionate support when you need it most. London-based and serving England & Wales, Anna understands how overwhelming the legal system can be, especially when emotions are running high.

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Naomi Simpson

London

Naomi Simpson is a trained McKenzie Friend with a Level 5 qualification and a Diploma of Higher Education in Leadership for the Children and Young People's Workforce. With over 15 years of experience in management and child-related work, she brings a deep understanding of family dynamics and child welfare.

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Gergely Fried

East Anglia & England / Wales

Gergely Fried is the founder of Everyman Justice and provides practical McKenzie Friend support to parents and grandparents involved in Family Court proceedings across England and Wales. Having experienced the Family Court system personally, he understands how overwhelming proceedings can be. His aim is to provide practical support while keeping the focus on the welfare of the child.

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Jennie Sutton

Midlands (Cheltenham, Gloucestershire)

Jennie Sutton is an award-winning divorce coach who cuts through the noise with practical, hard-hitting guidance for women facing the complexities of separation and divorce. Drawing from her own experience of ending her 30-year marriage seven years ago, Jennie founded Untying The Knot to ensure no woman faces this life-changing decision alone or unprepared. Based in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, and with more than 20 years of coaching experience, Jennie offers real-life insights with straightforward strategies to help women feel more in control, reduce anxiety, and build their new future. A mother of four and grandmother of four, her approach is compassionate but never sugar-coated.

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Abbie Conway

Midlands (Northampton)

Abbie Conway is an experienced and empathic practitioner who provides full support throughout the family court process. With knowledge of family law, she guides litigants in person in drafting court documents and attending hearings. As a trained counsellor, she also provides the emotional support that can make all the difference during what is often a stressful time. Based in Northampton, Abbie covers cases across the Midlands and specialises in supporting litigants through child arrangements proceedings.

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How a McKenzie Friend can help

Practical, in-person support through the family court process — without giving legal advice.

Sit beside you in court

Quiet moral support and note-taking during hearings.

Help prepare documents

Organise evidence and draft position statements.

Explain the process

Walk you through what to expect at each stage.

Keep you calm

Emotional steadiness when the pressure rises.

Help you present

Confidence to speak clearly and stay on track.

No referral fees

Direct contact — no middlemen, no lead-generation.

The people behind the support

Our McKenzie Friends are quietly changing outcomes for litigants every day — bringing patience, clarity, and genuine care to some of the hardest moments people face. Hear what their clients have to say.

This content reflects observational insights and lived community experiences. It does not constitute legal advice — always consult a qualified professional for your specific circumstances.

An unregulated profession. McKenzie Friends are not regulated, vetted, or endorsed by Bridge The Gap. Always read each profile carefully, ask questions about qualifications and experience, and make your own judgement before engaging anyone.

Find the right fit for you

Every friend's profile includes their services, expertise, testimonials, and direct contact details — so you can reach out when you're ready.

Real people. Real support.

Featured Friends

Deborah Jones

Anna Hussain

Naomi Simpson

Gergely Fried

Jennie Sutton

Abbie Conway

How a McKenzie Friend can help

Sit beside you in court

Help prepare documents

Explain the process

Keep you calm

Help you present

No referral fees

The people behind the support

Find the right fit for you

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