Mediation Plus

Mediation Plus Mediation Plus is a not-for-profit charity providing independent and impartial mediation in East Sussex.

A huge congratulations to Katie Goldfinch for running another successful ‘Beyond Division’ workshop in Hastings on 4th O...
08/10/2026

A huge congratulations to Katie Goldfinch for running another successful ‘Beyond Division’ workshop in Hastings on 4th October. The event was well attended and the activities led to lots of interesting conversations about the role of conflict and opportunities for people to learn new skills. Thank you to everyone who joined the event to support Katie, including Sally, Rachel, Coral, Alison, Jacqui and Alice.

Mediation Plus has joined the Cuppa Club and Age Friendly Winter Readiness Mini-Marketplace!Thursday 8th October, 11-1,...
08/10/2026

Mediation Plus has joined the Cuppa Club and Age Friendly Winter Readiness Mini-Marketplace!
Thursday 8th October, 11-1, Priory Meadow
The popular Cuppa Club event alongside HVA’s Preparing for Winter community information marketplace. Join our partners in Priory Meadow shopping centre for free tea, cake and good company. Lots of information available on staying warm and well this Winter atthe information marketplace too. For more information email [email protected]

Interested in learning the skills to help others resolve conflict?Our Level 3 Award in Understanding Mediation is an aff...
05/10/2026

Interested in learning the skills to help others resolve conflict?

Our Level 3 Award in Understanding Mediation is an affordable, live, interactive five-day online course, accredited by the Open College Network (OCN).

It is ideal for anyone supporting individuals, families or communities affected by conflict, whether for volunteering, professional development or personal growth.

Our next course dates are
10th, 13th, 20th, 24th and 27th November - one space remaining.
23rd, 26th February and 5th, 9th and 12th March - spaces available

You will learn key mediation and communication skills, understand the mediation process and gain hands-on experience through practical role plays.

Secure your place: https://mediation-plus.pulse.ly/dec9rhyvzb

30/09/2026

Time2Talk awarded BBC Children in Need grant to expand youth mediation services across East Sussex

Time2Talk Intergenerational Mediation is proud to announce a significant achievement: a £92,533 grant from BBC Children in Need, spread over three years.

This funding will enable Time2Talk to grow and strengthen its services in direct response to local needs, with a particular emphasis on reaching young people in the smaller coastal and rural communities throughout East Sussex.

Read the full article here - https://mediation-plus.pulse.ly/rgtbceclec

Do you have a passion for helping others navigate difficult situations? Learning to mediate could be one of the most rew...
24/09/2026

Do you have a passion for helping others navigate difficult situations? Learning to mediate could be one of the most rewarding steps you take, both personally and professionally.

Our accredited Level 3 Award in Understanding Mediation gives you the practical tools to support individuals, families and communities affected by conflict. Whether you are looking to volunteer, add a valuable skill to your current role, or begin a new career path, this course helps you build the confidence to handle challenging conversations with care.

Delivered by our experienced trainers, the course combines presentations, group discussion and hands-on role play in a genuinely supportive environment.

Learners regularly tell us how at ease they felt and how much their communication and listening skills grew along the way.

Here is what you can expect:

Recognised, accredited training you can trust

Warm, expert guidance from trainers who put you at ease

Practical techniques you can use straight away

A collaborative space to learn alongside like-minded people

Drawing on decades of experience in conflict resolution, we are proud to pass on the skills that help build stronger, more connected communities.

If you could develop one skill to help others through tough times, what would it be?

Find out more and reserve your place here: https://mediation-plus.pulse.ly/jxthbq3cpb

Feeling Ready Before You Begin Family MediationWalking into mediation for the first time can feel daunting, especially w...
22/09/2026

Feeling Ready Before You Begin Family Mediation

Walking into mediation for the first time can feel daunting, especially when so much feels uncertain. The good news is that a little preparation can make a real difference to how confident and clear you feel on the day.

Our blog, "How to Prepare for Family Mediation: Ten Top Tips", is a practical, reassuring guide to help you get ready. It breaks the process down into simple, manageable steps, so you know what to expect and how to make the most of every session.

Inside, you will find guidance on:

Getting clear on what matters most to you and your family

Gathering the information that helps conversations run smoothly

Approaching each session with a calm, open and constructive mindset

Preparation is not about having every answer ready. It is about feeling steady enough to focus on finding a way forward. With the right support and a clear starting point, mediation can feel far more manageable than you might imagine.

Whatever you are facing, you do not have to work it out alone.

Before an important conversation, what helps you feel most prepared and calm?

Read these helpful ten tips here: https://mediation-plus.pulse.ly/q7dvdtxzqx

When a young person and their family stop hearing one another, everyday life at home can quickly become tense and exhaus...
17/09/2026

When a young person and their family stop hearing one another, everyday life at home can quickly become tense and exhausting for everyone involved.

Time2Talk is our intergenerational mediation service, created to help young people and their parents or carers find a way back to open, honest conversation. We work with families right across East Sussex who are facing strained relationships, communication breakdowns, or conflict that feels difficult to move past.

The service offers a calm, neutral space where every voice can be heard without blame or judgement. Guided by an experienced and impartial mediator, families can talk through what is really going on and begin to rebuild trust together.

Time2Talk can help with a range of situations, and it is:

Confidential, so conversations stay private and safe

Impartial, with a mediator who does not take sides

Focused on listening, so young people and adults both feel genuinely understood

When difficult conversations feel too hard to start alone, having the right support can make all the difference. Families often tell us that simply feeling heard is the first step towards things improving at home.

Whatever your family is going through, you do not have to face it by yourselves.

When communication becomes strained at home, what do you think helps most: taking time to listen, or finding the right moment to talk?

Find out more about Time2Talk here: https://mediation-plus.pulse.ly/oodw1dvrjw

When someone reaches out during a difficult time, how they are treated in that first moment matters enormously.We were s...
15/09/2026

When someone reaches out during a difficult time, how they are treated in that first moment matters enormously.

We were so grateful to receive this five star review from a previous client:

"I would like to thank the Team at Mediation Plus for their assistance, understanding, and compassion. Having the need to use mediation services I reached out to several people but Mediation Plus called me, listened to understand, and gave solid guidance. The process when needing to use mediation is always tough so it helps to have the support of someone who instills trust and understanding while remaining neutral and impartial. I had complete confidence in Mediation Plus and they worked with all parties to come to a resolution."

Reaching out for help is rarely easy. That is why we make sure every person who contacts us feels genuinely heard, supported and guided from the very first conversation. Our experienced team offers a calm, impartial space where all parties can work towards a resolution together.

Whatever you are facing, you do not have to work through it alone.

When you are looking for support, what matters most to you: feeling listened to, or being given clear guidance?

Start the conversation here: https://mediation-plus.pulse.ly/uqdivlciva

When you are in conflict with a neighbour, every day can feel that little bit harder. The good news is that reaching out...
09/09/2026

When you are in conflict with a neighbour, every day can feel that little bit harder. The good news is that reaching out for help is simpler than you might think.

Our Neighbourhood Mediation Self-Referral Form lets you take that first step in just a few minutes. There is no lengthy process and no need to have everything worked out beforehand. You share a few details, and our experienced team guides you gently through what comes next.

Neighbourhood mediation gives you and your neighbour a calm, structured space to be heard and to find your own practical way forward. It is:

✅ Confidential, so conversations stay private
✅ Impartial, with a mediator who does not take sides
✅ Cost-effective, and often free where we have funding in place

Disagreements over noise, boundaries, parking or shared spaces do not have to escalate. With the right support, they can be resolved before they take a lasting toll on your peace of mind.

If tension with a neighbour has been weighing on you, one small action today could be the beginning of a more settled home life.

What do you think matters most when neighbours are trying to sort things out: being listened to, or feeling understood?

Refer yourself here: https://mediation-plus.pulse.ly/6rcs712fyb

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The Robsack Centre
Saint Leonards
TN389TW

Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9:30am - 3pm
Friday 9:30am - 3pm

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+441424446808

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