Here for the messy, human moments.
When conflict takes hold, I help workplaces, schools, community groups and whānau have the conversations that make repair possible.
Restorative practice
Family mediation
Before the kōrero, the breath
People need to feel safe before they can talk well. That’s where I start.
Conflict rarely stays small. Trust erodes, people stop talking, a team splits into sides. By the time you're looking for help, it's already costing more than time.
I've spent years holding some of the hardest conversations there are — separated parents, high conflict, real risk in the room. That’s the steadiness I bring to every restorative process.
You don't need to have it all worked out. A short message is enough to start.
“Your patience, calm presence, and wisdom have been truly grounding for me...”
“Sandra was lovely and created a safe, open space for our mediation.”