Kevin Fitzgerald

Founder

Mediators' Institute of Ireland Certified Mediators

At The Mediation Centre, we provide a professional and compassionate approach to resolving conflicts and fostering understanding. Whether you are seeking to resolve a personal or professional dispute our mediation services are:

Welcome to The Mediation Centre, Ireland's trusted source for professional and experienced mediation services.

With our expertise as certified mediators, we specialize in resolving a wide range of conflicts, including family, business, and employee mediation.

Why Choose Mediation?

Mediation offers a confidential, collaborative, and solution-focused approach to resolving disputes. It empowers all parties to maintain control over the outcome while fostering open communication and mutual understanding. Whether you’re navigating a family dispute, a business disagreement, or an employer-employee conflict, mediation provides a cost-effective, efficient, and respectful alternative to traditional litigation.

Are you facing a dispute that feels impossible to resolve?

Discover how The Mediation Centre can help

Don’t let conflicts escalate into costly and stressful legal battles. Discover how The Mediation Centre can help you navigate through difficult situations with our tailored mediation services. Choose from the following service options to find the right solution for your needs:

Separation for couples

At The Mediation Centre, we provide an impartial service that helps separating couples achieve their own separation agreement, enabling a fair and amicable resolution that prioritizes mutual respect and understanding between couples.

Workplace Conflicts

Workplaces can often be complex environments where conflicts arise between employees, teams, or employers. We offer flexible and professional mediation services to businesses, workers, and organizations, resolving workplace disputes efficiently.

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Will disputes

We support relatives involved in disputes over the will and estate of a deceased family member. With a caring and professional approach, we help families reach amicable agreements, avoiding the emotional and financial strain of going to court.

Why our Mediation Services?

uphold the highest standards of professionalism

At The Mediation Centre, we uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity to ensure that your mediation experience is fair, effective, and focused on achieving a positive resolution. Here’s why our services stand out

Confidential

Your privacy is our priority. Everything discussed in mediation remains confidential, providing a safe space to speak openly without fear of it being used against you later.

Impartial

We maintain neutrality throughout the process, ensuring that no party is favoured. Our mediators are independent, helping guide discussions without bias.to find the best solution.

Solution-Focused

We aim to resolve disputes by focusing on solutions, not problems. Our mediation process helps all parties work together to identify practical, mutually acceptable outcomes.

Cost-Efficient

Mediation is a quicker, more affordable alternative to traditional litigation. We work to resolve disputes efficiently, saving you time and money while achieving a lasting solution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Have questions about the mediation process?

Browse our frequently asked questions to learn how mediation can help resolve your disputes efficiently and effectively.

What is mediation and how does it work?

Mediation is a voluntary, confidential process in which an impartial third party (the mediator) helps individuals or groups in conflict communicate, identify underlying issues, and work toward mutually acceptable solutions. The mediator does not make decisions for the parties but facilitates dialogue, encourages understanding, and helps guide them toward a resolution. Mediation is an effective way to resolve disputes while maintaining control over the outcome.

To ensure a productive and respectful process, the following ground rules are typically established:

  • Confidentiality: Everything discussed in mediation is private and cannot be used in future legal proceedings.
  • Respect: All parties are encouraged to listen actively and speak respectfully without interrupting.
  • Voluntary Participation: All parties must be willing to participate in the process and work toward resolution.
  • Neutrality: The mediator is impartial and will not take sides or give advice.
  • Open-mindedness: Participants should come with an open mind and a willingness to negotiate and compromise.

The mediation process generally follows these steps:

  1. Introduction: The mediator explains the rules and structure of the process.
  2. Opening Statements: Each party has an opportunity to present their perspective on the issue without interruption.
  3. Issue Identification: The mediator helps the parties identify the key issues causing the dispute.
  4. Exploring Solutions: The mediator facilitates a discussion of potential solutions, encouraging creative problem-solving.
  5. Negotiation and Agreement: The parties negotiate and reach a mutually acceptable agreement, which is often documented.
  6. Closing: The mediator summarizes the agreement and outlines the next steps for implementation

Mediation is highly successful, with many studies showing a success rate of 80% for resolving disputes. The success rate is largely due to the fact that mediation allows the parties to have ownership over the solution, resulting in a more sustainable and mutually acceptable outcome. While not all mediations result in a full agreement, most lead to significant progress and resolution of key issues.

The cost of mediation is typically shared between the parties involved in the dispute, unless otherwise agreed. In some cases, one party (such as an employer) may cover the costs, especially in workplace or business-related conflicts. The cost of mediation is a approximatly 10% of the cost associated with prolonged disputes, legal fees, or court proceedings.

Yes, mediation can be a highly effective solution for resolving workplace conflicts. Unresolved issues between staff members can escalate, leading to decreased productivity, low morale, or even legal disputes. Investing in mediation can prevent these long-term costs, improve communication, and create a more positive and collaborative work environment. Mediation is a time-efficient and cost-effective way to resolve conflicts before they escalate further.

How much does mediation cost?

typical mediation options, with costs

We offer value-for-money mediation packages designed to suit different needs. Below are examples of our typical mediation options, with costs normally shared between the parties involved:

Family/Divorce/Separation Mediation

Divorcing Couples
  • Ideal for couples looking to reach an amicable separation agreement
  • Total of six hours mediator time
  • Typically involves individual consultations and joint meetings
  • Any unused hours will be returned

Workplace mediation

Workplace Mediation for Employers
  • Two half-day sessions (4 hours each) or one full day session (8 hours)
  • Flexible scheduling (on-site or virtual mediation)
  • Tailored to resolve workplace disputes and improve communication
  • Any unused hours will be returned

Our Reviews

what our client says about us ?

Really helpful. Mediation helped me and my partner split up in a fair and decent way. I felt supported and it all went smoother than I thought. Would definitely recommend.

– Sarah & John M.

Separating Couple

The workplace mediation session was very effective. The Mediation was well-facilitated, and it’s made a real difference in our team dynamics. Thank you!

– Mark O.

HR Manager, Multinational.

I’d been stuck in a long-running row with a workmate, but mediation really helped. The mediator kept things calm and fair, and we actually managed to sort things out. I feel way better now.

– Elaine T.

Retail employee

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