Desiree Modeste-Bascombe
Certified Mediator and Research Officer in the Social Sector
MSc and Post Graduate Diploma in Mediation Studies; Bsc in Sociology with minors in Psychology and Human Resource Management
Desiree Bascombe is a dedicated Research Officer, mediator, and clinician with a deep passion for guiding individuals and families toward growth, healing, and healthy relationships. With a Master’s degree in Mediation and Psychology, she blends research-based insight with practical mediation strategies to help clients better understand themselves and the patterns that shape their lives.
Desiree has a strong commitment to youth development, particularly in the area of conflict resolution. She is passionate about equipping young people with the skills to communicate effectively, manage disputes constructively, and make empowered decisions. Her approach is thoughtful and reflective, creating safe spaces where young persons feel heard and supported.
In addition to her work with youth, Desiree is experienced in working with couples and families. As an introverted yet versatile and family-oriented clinician, she brings warmth, attentiveness, and openness to every interaction. She helps clients identify underlying issues, recognize recurring relational patterns, and develop healthier ways of engaging through structured mediation and therapeutic techniques.
Desiree also serves as a Pastor in her church, and her faith deeply informs her approach to service and leadership. She remains committed to walking alongside her clients with compassion and integrity, accepting each person with an open heart and a steadfast dedication to their growth and healing.
Main Areas of Focus
Main clinical areas: Transformative Mediation and Conflict Resolution.
Main types of services: Individuals, Couples, Families, Organisations, and Professional Partners.
Clients can expect recognition; an environment where they feel empowered to express themselves, and have direct control in building/strengthening their relationship, and collaborate on solving the issues that they bring forward. Safety is managed via briefing clients of the ground rules during the each session; the use of caucus where necessary, identifying indicators where session may get to intense, taking breaks or ending the session where necessary.
What can clients expect in sessions with you?
Primarily couples and persons who are focus on mending and strengthening fractured relationships.
Who Do I Work With?
What Is It Like to Work With Me?
Actively supporting clients, taking them from one step of the mediation process through the next, where they can express themselves, identify issues, and generate ideas to strengthen their relationships and resolve their issues.
Mediation
Conflict Resolution
Peer Mediation Workshops
What services do you offer?
Session format
In person and Online
More about me
Faith and Family keep me grounded.