Mediation Leeds

Neighbour Mediation

What can you expect?

A pair of mediators will arrange a private meeting with you, usually in your own home at a time that suits you. They will ask for your perspective on the situation and how you would like things to be between you and your neighbour. Our mediators will also meet with your neighbour for the same purpose.

After these initial private meetings, the mediators will help you and your neighbour decide how you want to continue. You can sort things out with your neighbour either indirectly or directly.

• Indirectly - mediators can carry messages between neighbours.
• Directly - mediators may smooth the way for a face-to-face meeting among neighbours.

Our mediators can:

• Help you consider your options.
• Listen to both you and your neighbour.
• Help you and your neighbour understand each others concerns.
• Help you explore possible solutions.
• Help you determine whether these solutions are realistic.

Our mediators will not:

• Take sides.
• Decide or tell you what you should do.
• Violate your privacy or break confidentiality unless they hear threats to harm someone.
• Mediate situations where serious violence is likely.