Meet Leona
Certified Mediator with The Mediators Institute of Ireland
Leona is a member of The Mediators Institute of Ireland www.themii.ie and completed her professional mediation training in 2021.
Leona adheres to the MII Code of Ethics and Practice for Mediators in accordance with the Mediation Act 2017. She completed her initial mediation training with The Mediation Academy of Ireland, an accredited mediator training provider recognised by the MII.
Leona has completed specialist training in Family (Separating Couples) Mediation with RoundTable Alternative Dispute Resolution, one of Ireland’s leading dispute resolution organisations with over 30 years’ experience supporting individuals, families, and organisations in managing and resolving conflict.
Leona is also a Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM) trained through the Family Mediators Association and is Garda Vetted to work with children and young people.
Leona’s professional background includes work as a Psychologist and Psychotherapist, where she developed extensive experience supporting individuals, couples, families, and groups through periods of conflict, change, and emotional difficulty.
Drawing on her background in Psychology, Integrative Psychotherapy, Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy, and conflict resolution, Leona brings a calm, compassionate, and balanced approach to mediation. She understands that conflict and change can feel overwhelming and emotionally challenging, and works to create a safe, respectful, and structured environment where people can communicate more effectively and work towards practical and sustainable agreements.
Welcome to Midlands Mediation
Professional, Compassionate, and Inclusive Mediation Services
Welcome to Midlands Mediation Services.
Leona is an accredited member of the Mediators’ Institute of Ireland (MII) and provides professional mediation services to individuals, couples, families, schools, clubs, organisations, and communities throughout the Midlands region and beyond.
Leona specialises in a broad range of mediation services including:
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Family and Separating Couples Mediation
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Child Inclusive Mediation
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Parenting Arrangements Mediation
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Family and Sibling Mediation
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Community, School & Club Mediation
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LGBTQ+ Inclusive Mediation Services
Whether you are experiencing family conflict, separation, communication difficulties, disputes within organisations or clubs, or challenges within schools and community groups, Leona provides a safe, confidential, and impartial environment to support constructive conversations and practical solutions.
Drawing on her professional background in Psychology and Psychotherapy, Leona understands that conflict, change, and difficult conversations can feel stressful and emotionally overwhelming. Her role as mediator is to guide and support people through these processes with professionalism, empathy, and respect.
Midlands Mediation Services is committed to providing a personalised and inclusive approach to mediation. Every conflict is unique, and Leona works closely with clients to support solutions that reflect their individual circumstances, needs, and goals.
Mediation offers a respectful, confidential, and cost-effective alternative to adversarial processes, helping people communicate more effectively, reduce conflict, and move forward with greater clarity and understanding.