General Profile
Ber Barry-Murray is an Advanced Mediator with 25 years of extensive experience in the field. As a former President of the Mediators Institute of Ireland (MII) and its current Registrar, Ber brings significant insight and dedication to the mediation process.
Specialising in sensitive and complex areas, Ber provides compassionate support and expert guidance to individuals and organisations navigating challenging conflicts. Her extensive mediation practice includes:
Workplace Mediation: Addressing internal conflicts, interpersonal issues, and team disputes to restore productive working relationships and a healthy work environment.
Divorce Mediation: Guiding individuals through the complexities of separation and divorce with empathy and clarity, helping them achieve fair and sustainable agreements for their families.
Family Disputes: Facilitating constructive conversations and resolutions for a wide range of family conflicts, fostering understanding and reducing emotional distress.
Medical Mediation: Providing a neutral and supportive space for resolving disputes within the healthcare sector, focusing on effective communication and resolution.
Restorative Practice: Utilizing restorative approaches to repair harm and rebuild relationships in various contexts, promoting healing and reconciliation.
Ber has mediated a vast array of disputes both nationally and internationally, assisting all parties in arriving at mutually acceptable resolutions. Her approach is rooted in her ability to listen deeply, understand complex dynamics, and guide participants toward practical and sustainable outcomes.
Beyond her mediation practice, Ber is a leading figure in mediator training. She trains individuals to become accredited mediators and specialist divorce mediators, sharing her extensive knowledge and experience to cultivate the next generation of skilled practitioners.
Her work is further informed by her extensive background in Law and Education, coupled with her knowledge of interpersonal and organizational dynamics, management, and employment law. These diverse areas of expertise contribute to her holistic approach to conflict resolution. Ber's commitment is to empower individuals and groups to resolve their differences respectfully, efficiently, and effectively.
Mediation Qualifications
- Advanced Accredited Mediator (since 2002)
Education
- BCL University College Cork, 2000
- M.Ed., University College COrk, 1997
- BA, University College Cork, 1982
- H. Dip. Education Management 1995
Relevant Positions
- Senior Mediator, Round Table Solutions (2007 – date)
Roles held within the MII
- President of the Mediators' Institute Ireland 2021 - 2024
- Registrar of the Mediators' Institute Ireland 2024 - date