Arabella Tresilian

Health and social care disputes sit at the heart of Arabella's mediation practice. She is particularly experienced in Court of Protection matters, Judicial Review mediation, Mental Capacity Act disputes, Mental Health Act conflicts, workplace grievances and community care disagreements.

Before becoming a full-time mediator, conflict coach and facilitator, Arabella held senior leadership roles across education, public health and the voluntary sector. Her experience includes patient engagement, governance, strategic communications and partnership working across health and social care systems, providing her with a strong understanding of organisational complexity, stakeholder relationships and public sector decision-making.

Arabella regularly works with NHS trusts, local authorities, social care providers, educational institutions, charities and businesses. She has extensive experience mediating disputes involving medical treatment decisions, end-of-life care planning, family and professional disagreements, board and trustee conflicts, workplace relationship breakdowns, neurodiversity, mental health and Equality Act-related issues.

Clients value Arabella's calm, inclusive and highly empathetic approach. She invests significant time in pre-mediation preparation, helping parties feel heard, understood and ready to participate constructively. Drawing on her expertise in trauma-informed communication and conflict resolution, she creates supportive environments where complex issues can be explored safely and practical, sustainable outcomes achieved.