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

"Shuttle" is a form of mediation where the mediator shares information between the parties and assists them to come to an agreement without the disputants meeting in the same room.

We 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 see change"  so they can accept the other party has listened, adjusted behavior's and accommodated everybodys  needs.  It is important to remember that we will not take sides and  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  the mediator goes  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.  Another alternative is to use web cams.