Sometimes it is difficult or inappropriate for parties in dispute to meet together in the same room for a "face to face" mediation.

Shuttle mediation is a form of mediation where the mediator goes between the parties and assists them to come to an agreement without meeting "face to face".

I will help the parties think about alternative solutions, outline their options and assist them to look to the future and clearly define what they "need"  to move forward.  It is important to remember that I will not take sides and  I can not force either of the parties to accept the demands of the other.

In neighbour disputes parties can remain in their own homes, while I go back and forth between them.   Alternatively  shuttle mediation can take place at a neutral venue such as meeting rooms in a hotel, office or community centre.

 Typical shuttle mediation sessions last around 3 hours.  I will be able to give a better estimation  after I have spoken to both parties at the initial pre mediation private meetings.