COVID-19 is an issue at the forefront of all our lives at the moment. These are extraordinary circumstances where we are having to deal with self-isolation, social-distancing and working from home among other things.

In response to the COVID-19 crisis Meya Associates is no longer conducting mediation or coaching face-to-face. Instead we are using professional video conferencing software to offer mediation online. This is a safe, confidential environment to discuss your issues.​

​Lockdown Issues

Meya Associates recognises that lockdown has brought up new issues and conflicts for lots of people. Some of the problems you might be experiencing due to lockdown include:

• Loneliness due to being alone more than usual, missing friends and family
• Relationship breakdown due to social distancing / living in different households
• Homeschooling challenges
• Tensions at home due to constantly being with the same people
• Working-from-home challenges e.g working in a distracting environment
• Concerns caused by the furlough or even unemployment
• Discussions with your employer regarding whether it is safe to return to work

ONLINE MEDIATION or COACHING

What you can expect:

• Book your appointment as usual (over the phone).
• You’ll receive an email with the date and time. This will also include a weblink, meeting ID and password.
• Go to your online meeting by clicking the ‘Join’ link
• If you don’t already have ZOOM installed you will be asked to download it
• Launch ZOOM
• You’ll be asked to enter your name and the meeting password
• If your mediator has not connected yet, you will be sent to a ‘virtual waiting room’ to wait for them.
• Click test audio and video to check your webcam and microphone are working okay
• When you are connected with your coach/mediator you will see each other on video

​If you have any problems we are happy to help. ZOOM works on desktop computers, laptops, tablets and smart phones, many of which have a webcam built in. Otherwise we recommend getting a plug-and-play webcam that connects by USB.