Separation and Divorce
Expert Therapeutic Support for Navigating Divorce with Confidence
Therapeutic Coaching for Separating Parents
Many separating parents struggle to put their own emotions aside when navigating separation and worry about the impact this can have upon their children.
Whether attending sessions alone or with your ex, Therapeutic Coaching can help you improve communication skills, understand and explore your emotions and help you transition into effective co-parenting for the benefit of your child. By focusing on your children’s welfare and receiving emotional support, you can work through past issues, manage hot topics and build a healthy future as Co-Parents.
Divorce Counselling for Individuals
Family Consultancy for Legal Proceedings
Working closely with family solicitors and mediators, we provide specialised therapeutic consultancy and counselling to support our shared clients through divorce, helping them manage emotions and reduce conflict.
Elinor is a qualified Collaborative Practioner, having completed training with Resolution. By fostering clearer communication and promoting amicable solutions, our therapeutic expertise can make the legal process smoother and more efficient. Our collaboration ensures that our clients not only reach better legal outcomes but also experience emotional healing, leading to healthier co-parenting dynamics and reduced tension during negotiations.
Together, blending legal and therapeutic expertise, we can help clients achieve long-term well-being and healthier solutions without the need for court.
Ways to resolve legal matters during divorce & separation
- Mediation: A neutral mediator helps both parties reach an agreement. Child-inclusive options
available. - Solicitor Negotiation: Lawyers negotiate on behalf of clients; agreements can be formalised.
- Collaborative Law: Round-table meetings with specially trained lawyers; cooperative
approach. - Arbitration: A private, binding decision by an arbitrator; faster than court.
- Early Neutral Evaluation: Expert gives an indication of likely court outcome; advisory only.
- Private FDR: A private financial dispute resolution hearing; persuasive but not binding.
- Resolution Together: One lawyer advises both parties; suitable for low-conflict cases.
- Court: a judge makes a final determination of the issues and imposes a decision on you both
Information provided by Trethowans
Watch our Founder and Clinical Director Elinor Harvey discuss Divorce and Separation on the Trethowan’s Candid Divorce Lawyer Podcast.
How We Can Help during Divorce
Collaborative Support
Divorce is a highly stressful time and having professional thereapeutic support alongside your legal team can help get you through this, with your wellbeing intact
Grieving the Relationship
The end of a relationship can feel like a bereavement. Just as in death, it’s important to make time to grieve what has been lost.
Understanding Co-Parenting
Co-Parenting requires you to communicate healthily, listen to each other and put your children’s needs first. It’s hard to do this, so we can help provide you these tools.
A Neutral Person to Talk To
Talking to family and friends is wonderful but sometimes we need someone neutral to talk to, so we can explore how we really think and feel without influence.
Experience & Understanding
We have worked with many clients going through separation. We can use our expertise in this area to help you with your unique circumstances.
Moving Forward
Being able to process the past means we can help you look to the future with hope, and develop your inner strengths and self beliefs for the happiness to come.
Moving forwards healthily
Reviews from Separating Clients
F & S
2025 Client
“We really appreciate all your hard work and the time you took with us. Trying to separate healthily and kindly is not easy and we have valued your experience and the positive approach you have brought in helping us think. Our sessions have shown us how we can co-parent well even after the divorce and we feel hopeful about the future. We will always rememebr your kindness and help. Thank you so much.”
G
2025 Client
“I have felt very supported, safe and heard and know that Emma has my back, reminding me to prioritise my goals and needs. I have found the sessions empowering and appreciate her kindness and expertise.”
FAQ
Do you offer in person or online support?
We work fully online with all our clients, using Zoom. However we are happy to attend in-person meetings at your solicitor’s offices if you would like collaborative support.
Can you see me for some individually if I don't want to work with my ex?
Yes, we are very happy to work with you as an individual if you need some 1:1 support.
How many sessions will I need?
Although we can offer longer term support for individuals, most divorce and separation work for co-parents or former couples is quite short term, usually 2-6 sessions. The main focus is on communication, and helping you to move forward into a happier, healthier future.
How much do sessions cost?
The fees depend on the therapist that you work with and the sort of support that you are looking for. Most individual sessions range from £70-£120 per session, and joint sessions with a former partner are typically £100-180. All our team are fully qualified therapists & counsellors, and members of a professional membership body such as BACP or NCPS.
You can read more about our team here.
Can you work alongside my lawyer?
Yes, we are happy to work alongside legal professionals, as long as you have provided consent for this. Elinor is a Collaborative Practitioner, and is able to attend meetings with your legal team to help you navigate divorce in an emotionally healthy and meaningful way.