Mediation

Providing a framework for difficult conversations.

Whether you are dealing with a specific dispute or need individual support to navigate a challenging relationship, I provide a clear framework and maintain a steady, reflective presence to help you find clarity and a way forward.

1. Organisational and Workplace Mediation

A voluntary and confidential process where a structured framework is managed to enable your own resolution.

My Role: I (and often a co-mediator) manage the process, upholding a balanced and private environment.
Your Role: You are responsible for the content and the outcome. I provide the structure; you provide the

A Path towards Resolution

A Private Conversation:The path begins with a confidential, individual conversation. This is an opportunity for you to share your perspective, discuss the issues and talk about what you hope to achieve.
Reflection and Preparation: Following the initial conversation, you will have space to reflect. My role is to ensure participants are prepared and supported for the joint conversation, keeping the environment balanced.
Dialogue:Usually the following day, we come together for a structured conversation. The focus is on listening, addressing the issues and exploring constructive ways forward, aiming for a practical understanding that improves your future working relationship.
Sustainability:Change takes time. Every mediation includes a follow-up check-in a few weeks later. This is an opportunity to check-in on how your new arrangements are working and to fine-tune any details to ensure the progress continues.

2. Academic and Doctoral Schools Mediation

Effective research depends on stable, professional relationships. Conflict between doctoral researchers and supervisors—or within research teams—can stall progress and impact wellbeing. This service provides a confidential alternative to formal university grievance procedures.

Academically Literate Framework: Drawing on a PhD from SOAS University of London and over a decade of higher education experience, these sessions are designed to navigate the specific pressures of the academic environment.
Neutrality in Hierarchy: A strictly confidential space where doctoral students and supervisors can address authorship disputes, funding tensions, or supervisory impasse without impacting academic records or student files.
Outcome-Focused: Moving beyond deadlock toward successful thesis completion and restored professional collaboration.

3. One-to-One Conflict Support

Individual guidance to help you navigate a challenging situation with clarity and confidence.

The Approach: Sometimes the most helpful step is having a private, reflective space to explore your own options.
My Role: I provide the framework for reflection, helping you look at the dynamics of the situation and identify your core needs.
Your Role: You decide your next steps. I help you prepare for a more constructive conversation, while the decisions and actions remain yours.
The Outcome: You leave with a plan for how to manage the situation independently.

4. Ongoing Support

To ensure agreements remain robust, follow-up sessions are available a few weeks after the initial mediation. These 1-hour ‘check-ins’ provide a neutral space to celebrate successes, revise what isn’t working and address new concerns before they escalate.

5. Why Choose This Process?

Structured and Even-handed: A ‘People, Process, Issues’ model provides a strictly confidential framework where each voice is heard while maintaining focus on the issues.
Professional Standing: I am accredited in Workplace, Community, and Civil and Commercial mediation, grounding the process in established ethical standards and best practice.
Integrity-Led: I am honest about the scope and limitations of mediation. My role is to facilitate a process where you develop your own solutions.

If you are deciding whether mediation or individual support is right for your situation, I offer a brief, no-cost, confidential consultation to help you choose the right approach.