General Mediation

Relationships are complex and situations can arise where an unresolved issue is taking up all the available space in that relationship, and doing harm in the process. The assistance of an experienced neutral party offering a facilitated discussion between you can help to identify the issues, explore what might be possible and move into a space where resolution can be found.

I am an Australian Mediator and Dispute Resolution Accreditation Scheme (AMDRAS) accredited mediator with experience supporting people with general mediation enquiries such as those related to workplace disputes, relationship matters, care arrangements for elderly parents and disputes involving wills and estates. I have experience working in complex matters including the impact of mental health concerns, clients who are vulnerable due to disability, family and domestic violence and imbalance of power in workplace matters.

FAQ’s

  • The process starts with a call for a 15 minute no charge chat to ensure that I can provide you with the support that you need for your situation. You can contact me by email to make a time for this call.

    Once you have decided you would like to proceed, I will ask you to provide some contact information for the other party/s so that I can send an invitation and determine whether they are willing to engage in the process. If they are not willing, I will let you know that I am unable to assist.

    If the other party/s are willing to engage, I will ask each of you to book a time to meet with me individually for a confidential Pre-Mediation Assessment. This appointment will give me the change to understand the nature of your dispute, the dynamic between you, the history of the relationship, your goals for the mediation and for you to ask any questions you may have about it.

    Once I have met with each party, and all parties are willing to proceed, I will arrange to book a mediation at a time that suits all parties.

  • Sometimes the outcome is simply a clearer shared understanding of the issues and possible solutions. Often, parties make agreements in mediation that they would like documented. If this is the case, I will capture them in a document called a Mediated Agreement. This document is not legally binding, and more information can be given to you about the paths that you could take in relation to next steps.

  • My complete fees list is provided. The initial Pre-Mediation Assessment appointments are $250 per party.

    For 2 - 3 party mediations, mediation fees are $750 per person for a 3 hour session, with additional time charged at $250 per person per hour.

    For mediations with more than 3 parties, please contact me for a discussion about fees.

    Room hire fees may apply.

    These fees include all correspondence before and between sessions and drafting a Mediated Agreement.

  • The initial individual Pre-Mediation Assessment appointments are between 1-1.5 hrs long. These appointments are held via zoom and can take place after hours during the week or during a weekday or Saturday.

    Mediation appointments are normally booked initially for a 3 hour period with the option of additional time as needed. These appointments are held via zoom or face to face and can take place on either a weekday or a Saturday.

Process for General Mediation

Book a 15 minute chat with me

Go to my Booking Page to book a time to chat and make sure I can provide the support that you need.

I invite the other party/s to mediation

If you’d like to proceed, I will send an invitation to the other party/s inviting them to engage in the mediation process.

Book your individual Pre-Mediation Assessments

If all parties agree, I need to meet with each of you for an individual and confidential appointment with me

Attend your Mediation

Mediation can take place as a joint or shuttle, in person or online process. If agreements are reached, you will receive them incorporated into a document for your next steps.