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Stacey Gillespie

Mediator and Consultant

Authentic. Empowering. Supportive.

ABOUT STACEY

Stacey has been assisting people in conflict since 2010. He is the founder of Black Balloon Consulting, a private practice focusing on mediation, parent and child services, and recovery and addiction consulting. Stacey specializes in empowering people facing challenging situations, and is able to remain calm and compassionate in extraordinary circumstances. He brings unparalleled authenticity to every human interaction.

Stacey is a certified comprehensive Mediator recognized by Family Mediation Canada, ADR BC, and Mediate BC. He is also a certified Crisis Counsellor, experienced Employment Counsellor, and has been a longtime Managing Director in the not-for-profit recovery industry. Stacey serves on the board of the Victoria Harbourcats Foundation, a charity promoting diversity and access to sport for youth across Vancouver Island.

He studied Social Work at the University of Saskatchewan, and sought additional courses on family dynamics, social cognition, and the effects of incarceration on mental health and career development. He supports making family law services accessible and affordable for Canadians via out-of-court services, and is always welcoming of clients relying on Legal Aid or other third party assistance.

His own lived experience helps him empathize with others.

COLLABORATIVE FAMILY LAW

Family Law Mediation

A confidential and collaborative process to resolve family disputes, Mediation helps divorcing or separating couples resolve issues such as property division, support payments, and parenting arrangements out of court.

Workplace Mediation

A voluntary and confidential process where a neutral professional helps resolve disputes or communication breakdowns without the need for formal investigations or legal proceedings.

Parenting Plans & Agreements

Formal documents that outline how separated or divorced parents will raise their children, and how they will make important decisions with the best interests of their children in mind. This includes parenting schedules, decision making processes, and strategies to reduce conflict.

TESTIMONIALS

"Mediating with Stacey was an incredibly positive experience. He brought a calm, professional presence to a difficult mediation and made sure we felt heard and respected throughout the process. His ability to stay neutral while guiding us toward practical solutions helped reduce tension and keep conversations productive.

What stood out most was his patience and clarity—he explained each step in a way that made the process feel manageable and fair. Thanks to his support, we were able to reach an agreement quickly and with far less stress than we expected. And he has a great sense of humor!

I would highly recommend Stacey to anyone looking for a skilled, thoughtful, and effective mediator."

Lori S

"We are incredibly grateful for the support and guidance we received from Stacey. He created a safe, respectful space where each of us felt heard and understood—something that had been difficult for our family for a long time.

Through his calm approach and thoughtful questions, he helped us move past miscommunication and really listen to one another. What stood out most was his ability to remain neutral while still showing genuine care and empathy for everyone involved. I would highly recommend Stacey and his practice."

T K

"Stacey’s guidance and leadership on conflict resolution and crisis management was very influential on my own evolving practice. Stacey's knowledge and experience in supporting people with mental health and addictions issues is deep - he always meets people where they are at. He is a shining example of what it means to live authentically, care deeply, and act compassionately. "

Quincy P

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