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Jo Shayler
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hook RG27
So, can talking to someone help? Absolutely ! Regardless of the reason you might keep it in, talking has powerful psychological benefits that might not be obvious. Life can throw up many challenges and I am able to offer a safe, supportive, confidential environment for adults, Couples and young people to talk through and try and make sense of what they are finding difficult. Sometimes, we can struggle to find the words to share our internal world or communicate our feelings. Using creative tools together can be useful to help identify and process what is happening.
So, can talking to someone help? Absolutely ! Regardless of the reason you might keep it in, talking has powerful psychological benefits that might not be obvious. Life can throw up many challenges and I am able to offer a safe, supportive, confidential environment for adults, Couples and young people to talk through and try and make sense of what they are finding difficult. Sometimes, we can struggle to find the words to share our internal world or communicate our feelings. Using creative tools together can be useful to help identify and process what is happening.
01256 679737 View 01256 679737
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Tony Capon
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Hook RG27
When we find ourselves in a place where our thoughts, feelings or behaviours are impacting upon our daily lives, counselling and psychotherapy sessions offer an opportunity to understand why this is happening, make positive changes for the better, and move forward to where we want to be.
When we find ourselves in a place where our thoughts, feelings or behaviours are impacting upon our daily lives, counselling and psychotherapy sessions offer an opportunity to understand why this is happening, make positive changes for the better, and move forward to where we want to be.
01256 632629 View 01256 632629
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The Giles Practice
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hook RG27
The Giles Practice Is Committed To Helping You. We are a forward-thinking, progressive practice with genuine testimonials from satisfied clients. We have 5 star Google reviews with clients from all over the world. We have been instructed on recent catastrophic incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire and the London Bridge/Borough Market terrorist attack. Each client is treated like an individual and every issue presented is important to us. We want our clients to be 100% happy, safe and secure when they use our service.
The Giles Practice Is Committed To Helping You. We are a forward-thinking, progressive practice with genuine testimonials from satisfied clients. We have 5 star Google reviews with clients from all over the world. We have been instructed on recent catastrophic incidents such as the Grenfell Tower fire and the London Bridge/Borough Market terrorist attack. Each client is treated like an individual and every issue presented is important to us. We want our clients to be 100% happy, safe and secure when they use our service.
01256 595034 View 01256 595034

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Men's Issues Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG24
As a Professor of psychology with academic expertise on men, masculinities, sex and relationships, I provide bespoke therapy for men’s needs. Men prefer a less emotional, no-nonsense approach to counselling. My approach is thus problem-centered, solution-focused, with practical application and flexible session lengths. My expertise is to help men with relationship problems, particularly concerning related issues of sex, sexuality, erectile problems, cheating, sexually opening up relationships and multiple issues related to men, adolescents, and masculinities.
As a Professor of psychology with academic expertise on men, masculinities, sex and relationships, I provide bespoke therapy for men’s needs. Men prefer a less emotional, no-nonsense approach to counselling. My approach is thus problem-centered, solution-focused, with practical application and flexible session lengths. My expertise is to help men with relationship problems, particularly concerning related issues of sex, sexuality, erectile problems, cheating, sexually opening up relationships and multiple issues related to men, adolescents, and masculinities.
01256 633945 View 01256 633945
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Specialist Counselling
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
I am a Psychologist and Counsellor with over 20 years full-time NHS experience and a further 8 years in private practice. I have helped thousands of clients (both individuals and couples) successfully overcome their difficulties. My areas of expertise cover all relationship issues and sexual matters including sexual addiction, sexuality and sexual disfunction. During my career I have taught medical students and GP's on specific areas within my field of expertise.
I am a Psychologist and Counsellor with over 20 years full-time NHS experience and a further 8 years in private practice. I have helped thousands of clients (both individuals and couples) successfully overcome their difficulties. My areas of expertise cover all relationship issues and sexual matters including sexual addiction, sexuality and sexual disfunction. During my career I have taught medical students and GP's on specific areas within my field of expertise.
01276 983911 View 01276 983911
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Jocelyn Corbin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Welcome, my name is Jocelyn Corbin. I am an experienced and fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Basingstoke. I provide counselling for couples and individuals and offer face-to-face, online (Video) and telephone counselling. I support couples and individuals with a wide range of issues or concerns. My aim as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist is to ensure you feel truly listened to, to provide you with a safe and confidential space so you can talk openly about your feelings without any judgement. I hope by working together we will be able to see a way through the difficult times you may be faced with.
Welcome, my name is Jocelyn Corbin. I am an experienced and fully qualified Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist in Basingstoke. I provide counselling for couples and individuals and offer face-to-face, online (Video) and telephone counselling. I support couples and individuals with a wide range of issues or concerns. My aim as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist is to ensure you feel truly listened to, to provide you with a safe and confidential space so you can talk openly about your feelings without any judgement. I hope by working together we will be able to see a way through the difficult times you may be faced with.
01256 639463 View 01256 639463
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Dave Davidson
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Alresford SO24
Many people come to therapy needing support but not being sure how therapy can help. Life may have become difficult to cope with or feel unhappily limited. You may be seeking to understand why things are the way they are; you may be uncertain about what changes are needed, or your capacity to make them; perhaps you just need to talk to someone not directly involved in your situation. My approach is designed to meet all of these concerns, beginning with supportive listening, facilitating insight into your situation, and ultimately supporting you to grow and nurture your inner resources to meet the challenges you face.
Many people come to therapy needing support but not being sure how therapy can help. Life may have become difficult to cope with or feel unhappily limited. You may be seeking to understand why things are the way they are; you may be uncertain about what changes are needed, or your capacity to make them; perhaps you just need to talk to someone not directly involved in your situation. My approach is designed to meet all of these concerns, beginning with supportive listening, facilitating insight into your situation, and ultimately supporting you to grow and nurture your inner resources to meet the challenges you face.
07480 802514 View 07480 802514
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Questa Psychological Services
Psychologist, PsychD, AFBPSsS
Verified Verified
Basingstoke RG21
Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational. In addition to therapy, we are experts in Autism and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
Questa is a small, specialist practice; we provide a range of psychological services for children and adults, both clinical and educational. In addition to therapy, we are experts in Autism and ADHD assessment/diagnosis. We offer therapy and support for a range of emotional problems for children, teenagers and adults and are specialists in anxiety, depression and trauma, providing therapy to emergency services personnel. Do call or email us today to discuss how we may be able to support you. We can usually help, but if we can't, then we’ll do our very best to offer advice and signposting.
023 8192 4877 View 023 8192 4877

Online Therapists

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Karen Dibbens Counselling Services
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Christchurch BH23
Waitlist for new clients
Relationship breakdown, divorce, anger management, bereavement.
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space for you to be listened to. I work at your pace, helping you to explore what you really want, both from the counselling therapy and then concentrating more specifically, on areas of your life that you'd like to change or improve. If you have problems that keep going around and around in your head. If you are unhappy and can't identify why. If you are really struggling to cope with life, then Counselling can offer an amazingly good emotional release. Offering you the comfort of feeling truly listened to, empathised with and not judged.
Relationship breakdown, divorce, anger management, bereavement.
I offer a warm, safe and confidential space for you to be listened to. I work at your pace, helping you to explore what you really want, both from the counselling therapy and then concentrating more specifically, on areas of your life that you'd like to change or improve. If you have problems that keep going around and around in your head. If you are unhappy and can't identify why. If you are really struggling to cope with life, then Counselling can offer an amazingly good emotional release. Offering you the comfort of feeling truly listened to, empathised with and not judged.
01354 705994 View 01354 705994
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Wendy Churchill
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wells BA5
I am an MBACP Registered, Relate trained relationship counsellor and psychosexual therapist. I am experienced at working with couples and individuals at every stage in a relationship and am qualified in supporting people with a wide range of sexual issues and dysfunctions. I work with a wide range of problems including communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, affairs, self esteem, grief, issues of trust, difficulties with the wider family, cultural differences, intimacy issues and sexual dysfunction.
I am an MBACP Registered, Relate trained relationship counsellor and psychosexual therapist. I am experienced at working with couples and individuals at every stage in a relationship and am qualified in supporting people with a wide range of sexual issues and dysfunctions. I work with a wide range of problems including communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, affairs, self esteem, grief, issues of trust, difficulties with the wider family, cultural differences, intimacy issues and sexual dysfunction.
01761 258239 View 01761 258239
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Suzanne Lunn
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW1W
If you want to improve your relationships with yourself and others, or your sexual life, then I can help. I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your problems and help you work towards feeling happier. I work with individuals to address a range of issues including low self esteem, anxiety, dating challenges, body image, low desire, ‘sex addiction’, recovery from abuse and sexual function problems. I also work with couples on issues such as communication, sex, open relationships, infidelity and divorce. I identify as a heterosexual woman and practise in an LGBTQ+ affirmative and kink-friendly way.
If you want to improve your relationships with yourself and others, or your sexual life, then I can help. I offer a confidential, warm, empathic and non-judgemental space to explore your problems and help you work towards feeling happier. I work with individuals to address a range of issues including low self esteem, anxiety, dating challenges, body image, low desire, ‘sex addiction’, recovery from abuse and sexual function problems. I also work with couples on issues such as communication, sex, open relationships, infidelity and divorce. I identify as a heterosexual woman and practise in an LGBTQ+ affirmative and kink-friendly way.
020 3597 6612 View 020 3597 6612
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Justin David Duwe Bsc Ma Sac Dip Dip Mbacp (Accred)
Psychologist, MA, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
London WC1X  (Online Only)
Abuse, Addictions, Alcoholism, Anger management, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Bereavement, Body Image issues, Bipolar disorder/Manic depression, Body dysmorphic disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, HIV/AIDS issues, Hoarding, Low self-esteem, Phobias, Relationship issues, Self-harm, Separation and divorce, Sex addiction, Sex problems, Sexual abuse, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma,.
My name is Justin Duwe, I am an award winning Psychologist, Sexologist, Columnist and Author working in private practice in Central London. I offer practical, tailored online counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups. The main body of my work is in the areas of Addiction treatment, Sex/Relationship Matters, Chemsex, Self-Esteem, Body Image, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Existential issues and more.
Abuse, Addictions, Alcoholism, Anger management, Anxiety Disorders, Personality Disorders, Bereavement, Body Image issues, Bipolar disorder/Manic depression, Body dysmorphic disorder, Depression, Eating disorders, Family issues, HIV/AIDS issues, Hoarding, Low self-esteem, Phobias, Relationship issues, Self-harm, Separation and divorce, Sex addiction, Sex problems, Sexual abuse, Sexuality, Stress, Trauma,.
My name is Justin Duwe, I am an award winning Psychologist, Sexologist, Columnist and Author working in private practice in Central London. I offer practical, tailored online counselling and psychotherapy for individuals, couples and groups. The main body of my work is in the areas of Addiction treatment, Sex/Relationship Matters, Chemsex, Self-Esteem, Body Image, Anxiety disorders, Depression, Existential issues and more.
020 3962 0374 View 020 3962 0374
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Dessa Miller
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Sevenoaks TN13  (Online Only)
I support couples experiencing challenges such as conflict, distance, lack of connection, loss/bereavement and trauma, betrayal and infidelity, issues with emotional and physical intimacy, life transitions/stressors and separation or divorce.
I’m a BACP registered and NCPS Accredited Relationship Psychotherapist conducting online therapy with couples and individuals. I offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space in which you can explore and reflect on the difficulties which may be affecting your relationship. In our work together I facilitate an honest, mutual dialogue through which you and your partner can gain a deeper understanding of yourselves and your underlying issues and patterns of relating. This active co-created process can help you to find new ways of engaging with each other, opening up possibilities for enhanced well-being and satisfaction.
I support couples experiencing challenges such as conflict, distance, lack of connection, loss/bereavement and trauma, betrayal and infidelity, issues with emotional and physical intimacy, life transitions/stressors and separation or divorce.
I’m a BACP registered and NCPS Accredited Relationship Psychotherapist conducting online therapy with couples and individuals. I offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space in which you can explore and reflect on the difficulties which may be affecting your relationship. In our work together I facilitate an honest, mutual dialogue through which you and your partner can gain a deeper understanding of yourselves and your underlying issues and patterns of relating. This active co-created process can help you to find new ways of engaging with each other, opening up possibilities for enhanced well-being and satisfaction.
01732 496769 View 01732 496769
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Payal Kumar
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW4
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and clinical supervisor based in Clapham/ Balham. I provide psychological therapy to adults experiencing a range emotional and psychological problems such as Depression, Post-Natal depression, OCD, Perfectionism and Anxiety. They can be struggling to cope with life transitions like parenthood, divorce, redundancy, relationship difficulties and cultural transitions. I also provide goal focussed interventions for time management and achieving work-life balance. My clients come from diverse backgrounds like law, medicine, finance, media, journalism, fashion and politics. I have a special interest in parental mental health (e.g. pregnancy, becoming a new parent).
I am a Chartered Counselling Psychologist and clinical supervisor based in Clapham/ Balham. I provide psychological therapy to adults experiencing a range emotional and psychological problems such as Depression, Post-Natal depression, OCD, Perfectionism and Anxiety. They can be struggling to cope with life transitions like parenthood, divorce, redundancy, relationship difficulties and cultural transitions. I also provide goal focussed interventions for time management and achieving work-life balance. My clients come from diverse backgrounds like law, medicine, finance, media, journalism, fashion and politics. I have a special interest in parental mental health (e.g. pregnancy, becoming a new parent).
020 3962 1301 View 020 3962 1301
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Alan Reich
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
London NW11
I can work with you to help find solutions to the difficulties encountered in relationships, family life, transitions, separation, divorce, sexuality, gender and identity.
I work with both individuals, couples and families, specialising in helping those with relationship difficulties, low-self esteem, anxiety and depression. Relationships are the most exciting and fulfilling aspect in our lives, but they can also be difficult and challenging. Most relationships go through a difficult patch at some time. Through counselling, you can learn how to stop fights from escalating, identify and change the underlying patterns that cause them and reconnect to the bond that you share with each other.
I can work with you to help find solutions to the difficulties encountered in relationships, family life, transitions, separation, divorce, sexuality, gender and identity.
I work with both individuals, couples and families, specialising in helping those with relationship difficulties, low-self esteem, anxiety and depression. Relationships are the most exciting and fulfilling aspect in our lives, but they can also be difficult and challenging. Most relationships go through a difficult patch at some time. Through counselling, you can learn how to stop fights from escalating, identify and change the underlying patterns that cause them and reconnect to the bond that you share with each other.
07528 260482 View 07528 260482
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Radhika Arora
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified Verified
Colchester CO1
Sometimes we all need additional support to navigate difficult times and making a decision to seek help for our personal problems can be daunting. I believe in creating a safe space to work together, where you are the expert in your own experiences and I have the experience and expertise in psychological theories and techniques. I believe that by bringing together this expertise we can work together to enable you to achieve your unique personal goals. Some of the relationship problems I work with include communication issues, affairs and betrayals, family issues, parenting issues, separation and divorce.
Sometimes we all need additional support to navigate difficult times and making a decision to seek help for our personal problems can be daunting. I believe in creating a safe space to work together, where you are the expert in your own experiences and I have the experience and expertise in psychological theories and techniques. I believe that by bringing together this expertise we can work together to enable you to achieve your unique personal goals. Some of the relationship problems I work with include communication issues, affairs and betrayals, family issues, parenting issues, separation and divorce.
01206 237436 View 01206 237436
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Gulya Diyarova
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
London W1K
I specialise in working with individuals and couples on a wide range of emotional, relational and sexual concerns: relationship difficulties, pre-divorce and separation or highly ambivalent couples (Discernment Counseling- in Training), childhood trauma, depression, lack of sexual desire and arousal, anxieties around sexual performance and functioning.
I am fully qualified Relationship and Psychosexual therapist trained as a Medical Doctor in my 1st career. I help people who come stuck in distress, to change their destructive patterns of ‘blame-distance’ or 'attack-withdraw' into safe emotional connection, repair their relationships and learn to resolve differences. I work mainly in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model, integrating other approaches when needed, with different and challenging life stage transitions and all kinds of relationships, or individuals. I am founding director of Re-connect. EFT Clinic in Central London leading a team of experienced EFT practitioners.
I specialise in working with individuals and couples on a wide range of emotional, relational and sexual concerns: relationship difficulties, pre-divorce and separation or highly ambivalent couples (Discernment Counseling- in Training), childhood trauma, depression, lack of sexual desire and arousal, anxieties around sexual performance and functioning.
I am fully qualified Relationship and Psychosexual therapist trained as a Medical Doctor in my 1st career. I help people who come stuck in distress, to change their destructive patterns of ‘blame-distance’ or 'attack-withdraw' into safe emotional connection, repair their relationships and learn to resolve differences. I work mainly in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) model, integrating other approaches when needed, with different and challenging life stage transitions and all kinds of relationships, or individuals. I am founding director of Re-connect. EFT Clinic in Central London leading a team of experienced EFT practitioners.
020 3856 4258 View 020 3856 4258
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Vanessa I'anson
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Chesham HP5
I can help with: • Relationship difficulties • Divorce and fractured families • Sex and love • Feelings of anxiety and depression • Self-worth • Life transitions • Bereavement • Abortion • Personality Disorders • Friendships • Loneliness • Repeated patterns of behaviour.
Bereavement Group in Central Chesham starting Tuesday 16th April. Whether you have come to a crossroads in your career, are grieving the loss of a loved one, or find yourself wanting to understand why you are in an unfulfilling relationship, I can support you in navigating the present, exploring your past or working towards the aspirations you hold for the future. I feel passionately about empowering people to understand themselves more deeply. Whatever has brought you to therapy, it is my aim to ensure that you feel seen, heard, and supported. I look forward to working with clients coming from all walks of life.
I can help with: • Relationship difficulties • Divorce and fractured families • Sex and love • Feelings of anxiety and depression • Self-worth • Life transitions • Bereavement • Abortion • Personality Disorders • Friendships • Loneliness • Repeated patterns of behaviour.
Bereavement Group in Central Chesham starting Tuesday 16th April. Whether you have come to a crossroads in your career, are grieving the loss of a loved one, or find yourself wanting to understand why you are in an unfulfilling relationship, I can support you in navigating the present, exploring your past or working towards the aspirations you hold for the future. I feel passionately about empowering people to understand themselves more deeply. Whatever has brought you to therapy, it is my aim to ensure that you feel seen, heard, and supported. I look forward to working with clients coming from all walks of life.
01489 359889 View 01489 359889
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MB Counselling
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shoreham-by-Sea BN43
Also a variety of Relationship issues such as seperation and divorce affairs domestic violence and also couples trying hard to mend relationships.
Hello I am Malcolm Bateup from MB Counselling Services. I provide both 1.1 and couples counselling using an integrative approach that enables individuals and couples to move forward from being stuck by difficult and complex experiences that have happened out of their control in their lives. Due to the pandemic after carrying out a covid risk assessment I have made an ethical decision to provide specialist video link to enable everyone to feel safe rather than my treatment room. If you would like to find out more I can be contacted through Www.mbc-relationships.co.uk &www.mbcounselling-sussex.com and 07443507711 Take care Malcolm
Also a variety of Relationship issues such as seperation and divorce affairs domestic violence and also couples trying hard to mend relationships.
Hello I am Malcolm Bateup from MB Counselling Services. I provide both 1.1 and couples counselling using an integrative approach that enables individuals and couples to move forward from being stuck by difficult and complex experiences that have happened out of their control in their lives. Due to the pandemic after carrying out a covid risk assessment I have made an ethical decision to provide specialist video link to enable everyone to feel safe rather than my treatment room. If you would like to find out more I can be contacted through Www.mbc-relationships.co.uk &www.mbcounselling-sussex.com and 07443507711 Take care Malcolm
01903 680461 View 01903 680461
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Dr Pauline Chiarizia
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC2H
I can support you if you're feeling anxious or suspect burnout and need help to rebalance your professional and private life. Especially if your anxiety is having an impact on your self-esteem and daily tasks. Relationship difficulties are also one of my main areas of expertise, whether supporting you through divorce, complex family issues or any other problem related to childhood trauma that you may wish to address. If you are experiencing physical discomfort that health professionals have suggested may be stress-related, please contact me.
I can support you if you're feeling anxious or suspect burnout and need help to rebalance your professional and private life. Especially if your anxiety is having an impact on your self-esteem and daily tasks. Relationship difficulties are also one of my main areas of expertise, whether supporting you through divorce, complex family issues or any other problem related to childhood trauma that you may wish to address. If you are experiencing physical discomfort that health professionals have suggested may be stress-related, please contact me.
020 3031 1167 View 020 3031 1167

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Divorce Counsellors

How does therapy for people affected by a divorce work?

Individuals may feel a number of emotions following a divorce, such as shock, guilt, grief, anger, and fear. Therapists offer a non-judgmental space for individuals to talk about what they’ve experienced and process their emotions. Therapists will help clients develop coping strategies. They can also help a client rebuild their sense of self and self-worth and talk about what a happier future might look like.

What’s the most common type of therapy following a divorce?

There are several types of therapy that may be useful for divorce, including cognitive behavioural, acceptance and commitment, solution-focused brief, and mindfulness-based therapies. Many therapy types are talk-therapy based, which is typically the most popular option for individuals dealing with divorce. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a widely-used talk therapy, however, there’s no specific therapy type that’s designed to help people with divorce, and different types will work depending on the person.

When should an individual seek help due to a divorce?

When the feelings of a divorced individual, or an individual going through the process of divorce, begin to disrupt healthy daily functioning, it may be a good time to look into therapy. If a person finds that they are not performing at work due to problems with anxiety or motivation, if they’re no longer seeing friends due to feelings of shame, or if they’re not properly taking care of themselves as a result of depression, speaking to a professional could help.

How do you encourage someone to go to therapy due to a divorce?

It’s helpful to express concern and love for the individual while framing therapy as a tool for improving their life. Sharing how the individual appears to be suffering, and what effects it has on them or on their children, should be done with compassion and empathy. It may be useful to devise a game plan—breaking the process down into parts, such as finding a therapist, making appointments, and looking into insurance coverage.