General Profile
Liz has worked in the Irish community and disability sector for almost 30 years with a particular interest in rehabilitation and acquired brain injury. Â She has developed a broad range of community based services to meet the needs of people with acquired disability. Throughout her work in the disability field, Liz engages with individuals and families in a holistic manner to assist them to find solutions that will work for them. Â Â Mediation is a powerful tool used by Liz to empower parties to identify a way forward while leaving their difficulties behind them.
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At organisational level, Liz has addressed areas of conflict, risk management and industrial relations.  Her use of mediation allows positive outcomes to be found for the parties involved.  Liz brings an innovative approach to her mediation practice to ensure that her client’s needs are met.Â
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In the areas of disability, eldercare and health care, Liz has a range of experience mediating to enhance the quality of life of those involved. Likewise at organisational level, she has experience in mediating to address bullying, return to work, dispute between managers/workers and performance management issues. Â
Mediation Qualifications
- Certified member of Mediators' Institute of Ireland 2014 and 2015
- O'Sullivan solutions professional mediation training, approved by the MII 2014
- Certificate Course in Mediation and Conflict Resolution: CRMC: 2007
- BA in Applied Psychology, Â UCC, 1988
- MA in Applied Psychology, UCC, 1992
- Higher Diploma in Personnel Management, UCC, 2008
- Certificate in Total Quality Management, UL, 2012Â
- Certificate in Innovation Management, UL, 2013
Education
- Certified Member of MII 2014/2015
Relevant Positions
- Regional Manager with Headway (Brain Injury Services and Support)
- Nominated member of Disability Federation of IrelandÂ
- Volunteer sponsor of Ballincollig Social ProjectÂ