The Japanese philosophy "wabi sabi" is often beautifully expressed through reconstructing broken pottery. Its aim is to accept imperfections and impermanence as evidence of an objects history and life journey. This is in contrast to the common Western attitude of seeking flawless perfection.

Why Mediation?

I, like most people, don't enjoy being in  conflict with those in my life. It feels like an unfortunate and disturbing waste of time and energy. The uncomfortable fact of life is that conflict is a part of the human experience which isn't going away. Like bad, stormy weather it usually develops gradually out of sight and mind until it erupts. 

To shift a relationship or situation from an experience of painful conflict towards a happier harmony requires having difficult and often emotionally charged and complicated conversations. This is rarely easy and involves willingness and respectful honesty, which can be hard to speak and often hurt to hear. 

Conflict can exist in any and all relationships, including within oneself. 

My intention as a mediator is to be like a friendly supportive guide to help you identify the significant issues and move forward with your life, work and intentions.  

I don't look to blame, or dictate solutions, but to offer a safe space for you to be heard and to explore the trouble creatively. 

"Change the way you look at things and the things you look at change." 

Wayne Dyer

Mediation has a high success rate. Research into mediation pilots at Glasgow and Aberdeen Sheriff Courts, supported by the Scottish Government, found that 90% of all mediated cases reached an agreement and then implemented that agreement. This is compared to a rate of 67% implementation of judgements made in traditional court procedures.