Divorce Counselling in East London, London

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Zara N
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E10
I am a BACP qualified therapist who has worked extensively with clients and organisations for over 13 years. I work with an extensive range of issues including: bereavement, depression, stress, anxiety, employee assistance, relationships, self harm and suicide, marital issues, divorce, mental health disorders, work related issues, abuse, identity, parenthood, menopause and life challenges. I work in an empathetic, non judgemental and safe way with clients from all backgrounds. I have an unrivalled professional and educational background and I provide online and telephone therapy as well as a face to face and a walk and talk service.
I am a BACP qualified therapist who has worked extensively with clients and organisations for over 13 years. I work with an extensive range of issues including: bereavement, depression, stress, anxiety, employee assistance, relationships, self harm and suicide, marital issues, divorce, mental health disorders, work related issues, abuse, identity, parenthood, menopause and life challenges. I work in an empathetic, non judgemental and safe way with clients from all backgrounds. I have an unrivalled professional and educational background and I provide online and telephone therapy as well as a face to face and a walk and talk service.
07400 346099 View 07400 346099
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Crisis Plus - Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MSc, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
East London, London E14
Warm welcome. Are you going through an emotionally tough patch at the moment? A relationship crisis, divorce or infidelity. Struggling in your personal life, in your relationship or at work? Struggling to cope with pressure but unsure how to change it? Maybe everything feels too much and things are adding up quicker than you'd wish. Or maybe the lid is about to come off and you can see it coming. In your mid 40s and facing relationships crisis? Most of us experience difficulties at some point in our lives. Seeking support can prove to be the best thing you can do for yourself. Some slots are available without a waiting list.
Warm welcome. Are you going through an emotionally tough patch at the moment? A relationship crisis, divorce or infidelity. Struggling in your personal life, in your relationship or at work? Struggling to cope with pressure but unsure how to change it? Maybe everything feels too much and things are adding up quicker than you'd wish. Or maybe the lid is about to come off and you can see it coming. In your mid 40s and facing relationships crisis? Most of us experience difficulties at some point in our lives. Seeking support can prove to be the best thing you can do for yourself. Some slots are available without a waiting list.
01276 748023 View 01276 748023
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Folashade Babalola Mbacp (Accred).
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E9
My clients come to see me with a range of issues. Many are associated with relationship problems, some are struggling through divorce, anxiety, anger, rage, cultural issues, commitment issues and bullying at work. Some clients want to work on their self-esteem and confidence related issues. Some clients wish to work through childhood sexual abuse. While others wish to work through bereavement. Most clients have a planned outcome and that is to feel better at the end of their allocated sessions. I am a Person-Centered focused therapist. I am focused on listening to the needs of my clients and focusing on their thoughts and feelings.
My clients come to see me with a range of issues. Many are associated with relationship problems, some are struggling through divorce, anxiety, anger, rage, cultural issues, commitment issues and bullying at work. Some clients want to work on their self-esteem and confidence related issues. Some clients wish to work through childhood sexual abuse. While others wish to work through bereavement. Most clients have a planned outcome and that is to feel better at the end of their allocated sessions. I am a Person-Centered focused therapist. I am focused on listening to the needs of my clients and focusing on their thoughts and feelings.
01322 250134 View 01322 250134
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Anna M Mobbs
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Online Only
My journey into psychotherapy started ten years ago helping me with divorce, parenting and being a daughter.
You are here because you are looking for someone to help you and its difficult to know who to choose.  Perhaps you are finding your job too demanding, or your relationships are not fulfilling  Maybe you struggle with saying no,  are people pleasing, or  you are battling with low self worth? Perhaps you are grappling with changes arising through ageing or ill health? I can support you to process these feelings, make sense of what is important in life and help you move forward with strength and clarity. If you are not sure who to talk to when everyone around you appears ready to celebrate, I could be that person for you.
My journey into psychotherapy started ten years ago helping me with divorce, parenting and being a daughter.
You are here because you are looking for someone to help you and its difficult to know who to choose.  Perhaps you are finding your job too demanding, or your relationships are not fulfilling  Maybe you struggle with saying no,  are people pleasing, or  you are battling with low self worth? Perhaps you are grappling with changes arising through ageing or ill health? I can support you to process these feelings, make sense of what is important in life and help you move forward with strength and clarity. If you are not sure who to talk to when everyone around you appears ready to celebrate, I could be that person for you.
020 4572 2068 View 020 4572 2068
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Amber Sheikh
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and have experience working in a number of organisations and charities providing psychotherapy and counselling in areas such as: Bereavement, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Relationship issues, Childhood Trauma, Cultural Diversity, Racial Identity.
At times life can be challenging and we can get to point where we may feel a bit stuck and need to make sense of things. I seek to create a safe, culturally sensitive and non judgmental space for you to feel heard and understood. I’m here to support you to achieve the changes that you desire for yourself by helping you to process your feelings, gain greater clarity and to build more self awareness.
I am a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor and have experience working in a number of organisations and charities providing psychotherapy and counselling in areas such as: Bereavement, Domestic Abuse, Emotional Abuse, Sexual Abuse, Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Divorce, Relationship issues, Childhood Trauma, Cultural Diversity, Racial Identity.
At times life can be challenging and we can get to point where we may feel a bit stuck and need to make sense of things. I seek to create a safe, culturally sensitive and non judgmental space for you to feel heard and understood. I’m here to support you to achieve the changes that you desire for yourself by helping you to process your feelings, gain greater clarity and to build more self awareness.
020 4538 7765 View 020 4538 7765
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Sinisa Jovic
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E17
Hello, I am Sinisa. I am an experienced therapist and Lecturer in Counselling at the University of East London. Working with me, you will find a warm and safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I am here to empower you to help yourself to create meaningful and lasting change. No matter what your background is, I am here to listen and help. I support people with a range of issues, some of which include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, low moods, sexuality and gender identity issues, low self-esteem, sadness, separation, divorce, middle-life crisis, procrastination, spiritual issues, etc.
Hello, I am Sinisa. I am an experienced therapist and Lecturer in Counselling at the University of East London. Working with me, you will find a warm and safe environment to explore your thoughts, feelings, and beliefs. I am here to empower you to help yourself to create meaningful and lasting change. No matter what your background is, I am here to listen and help. I support people with a range of issues, some of which include: anxiety, depression, relationship issues, stress, low moods, sexuality and gender identity issues, low self-esteem, sadness, separation, divorce, middle-life crisis, procrastination, spiritual issues, etc.
020 4538 3255 View 020 4538 3255
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Shivani Sidapra
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E18
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, divorce, breakup, family issues or loss, counselling can be incredibly helpful and healing. We all require some support at a stage in our lives, and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or lost is nothing to feel ashamed of, but can leave you wanting and searching for more. Helping to raise awareness of your experience in the present, I can facilitate and support your process towards developing a new unique perspective. I believe by incorporating the cognitive, physical and emotional experience, we can reach a deeper, more meaningful understanding of ourselves.
Whether you are experiencing anxiety, depression, divorce, breakup, family issues or loss, counselling can be incredibly helpful and healing. We all require some support at a stage in our lives, and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or lost is nothing to feel ashamed of, but can leave you wanting and searching for more. Helping to raise awareness of your experience in the present, I can facilitate and support your process towards developing a new unique perspective. I believe by incorporating the cognitive, physical and emotional experience, we can reach a deeper, more meaningful understanding of ourselves.
07449 014906 View 07449 014906
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Alessia Vignali
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
East London, London E9
Anxiety, Depression and Stress might be impacting your wellbeing and happiness and you would like to feel able to better manage your emotions. You might be experiencing low self-esteem, low self-worth or going through a difficult time like divorce, job-loss, bereavement, illness or a combination. Substance misuse could have ensued as a way of coping with stress or past traumatic experiences. Relationships might be impaired resulting in trust issues, conflict, infidelity. You might be experiencing sexuality issues like low sexual desire, E.D. or you might want to explore sexuality, kink, polyamorous and open relationships.
Anxiety, Depression and Stress might be impacting your wellbeing and happiness and you would like to feel able to better manage your emotions. You might be experiencing low self-esteem, low self-worth or going through a difficult time like divorce, job-loss, bereavement, illness or a combination. Substance misuse could have ensued as a way of coping with stress or past traumatic experiences. Relationships might be impaired resulting in trust issues, conflict, infidelity. You might be experiencing sexuality issues like low sexual desire, E.D. or you might want to explore sexuality, kink, polyamorous and open relationships.
020 8103 6833 View 020 8103 6833
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Chantal Naqvi
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E17
I have extensive experience of helping clients work though issues of identity, life transitions such as divorce or parenthood, family conflict, depression, and relationship issues; whether in a relationship or searching for one.
There are times when we feel less able to cope, we might feel vulnerable and not sure how to move forward. We might need a gentle place to land, a safe space that offers compassion and is free from judgement. Sharing our experience of difficulties can help us to find parts of us that had been forgotten, strength and resilience that we didn't know we had, and hope. You might be be struggling with a change in your life, negotiating complicated family relationships, or a painful past you would like support in exploring. Whatever you bring, I aim to facilitate your understanding of yourself, your strengths and your unique qualities.
I have extensive experience of helping clients work though issues of identity, life transitions such as divorce or parenthood, family conflict, depression, and relationship issues; whether in a relationship or searching for one.
There are times when we feel less able to cope, we might feel vulnerable and not sure how to move forward. We might need a gentle place to land, a safe space that offers compassion and is free from judgement. Sharing our experience of difficulties can help us to find parts of us that had been forgotten, strength and resilience that we didn't know we had, and hope. You might be be struggling with a change in your life, negotiating complicated family relationships, or a painful past you would like support in exploring. Whatever you bring, I aim to facilitate your understanding of yourself, your strengths and your unique qualities.
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Mehmet Erdil
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E10
I am an experienced relationship therapist. I hold Masters Degree (MA) in Relationship Therapy. I provide short and long term counselling and psychotherapy for couples, families and individuals with relationship issues. In addition to my private practice I also work for Relate. I specialise in relationship issues such as; communication problems, trust issues, affairs, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, past relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, difficulty forming relationship, family and parenting style issues, anger issues, porn addiction and sexual difficulties.
I am an experienced relationship therapist. I hold Masters Degree (MA) in Relationship Therapy. I provide short and long term counselling and psychotherapy for couples, families and individuals with relationship issues. In addition to my private practice I also work for Relate. I specialise in relationship issues such as; communication problems, trust issues, affairs, intimacy issues, low self-esteem, past relationship difficulties, separation and divorce, difficulty forming relationship, family and parenting style issues, anger issues, porn addiction and sexual difficulties.
020 3962 0129 View 020 3962 0129
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Soul Path Play Therapy Service London
Verified Verified
East London, London E1
Hi, I am Shafinaz , a Qualified Play and Creative Arts Therapist in West London, I have worked with children for 10 years and have experience in providing therapy since 2019 ,more than 230 clinical hours . Special needs is an area close to my heart but I have experience in working with children with an array of needs. I have worked with children who had faced bereavements , domestic violence, attachment issues, divorce and parental separation, Autism, trauma to mention few. I am a registered member of PTUK .My private practice, Soul Path Play and Creative Arts Therapy Service is located in Hammersmith. also visit client's schools.
Hi, I am Shafinaz , a Qualified Play and Creative Arts Therapist in West London, I have worked with children for 10 years and have experience in providing therapy since 2019 ,more than 230 clinical hours . Special needs is an area close to my heart but I have experience in working with children with an array of needs. I have worked with children who had faced bereavements , domestic violence, attachment issues, divorce and parental separation, Autism, trauma to mention few. I am a registered member of PTUK .My private practice, Soul Path Play and Creative Arts Therapy Service is located in Hammersmith. also visit client's schools.
020 4572 5492 View 020 4572 5492
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Athina Patsoule
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
I offer psychotherapy to adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, family difficulties, relationship issues, personal development concerns, and critical life transitions such as childbearing, separation, divorce, job changes, retirement, illness, or bereavement.
I am a psychologist and certified psychotherapist ECP, registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Strasbourg and I specialised in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations in Greece. Since 2010, I have been working privately and also collaborating with various public and private organisations, offering individual, couples and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as parenting counselling. I currently work online and I offer sessions in Greek, French and English.
I offer psychotherapy to adults facing challenges like anxiety, depression, panic attacks, self-esteem issues, family difficulties, relationship issues, personal development concerns, and critical life transitions such as childbearing, separation, divorce, job changes, retirement, illness, or bereavement.
I am a psychologist and certified psychotherapist ECP, registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP). I completed my undergraduate and postgraduate studies in Psychology at the University of Strasbourg and I specialised in Systemic Psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations in Greece. Since 2010, I have been working privately and also collaborating with various public and private organisations, offering individual, couples and group counselling and psychotherapy as well as parenting counselling. I currently work online and I offer sessions in Greek, French and English.
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Dr Rebekah Shallcross
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Online Only
Hi, I'm Dr Bekah! I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Feminist Therapist. I specialise in gendered experiences such as birth trauma, perinatal mental health, violence towards women, motherhood, divorce and separation. Most commonly I work with people socialised as women struggling with difficult childhood experiences including emotional neglect, low mood, anxiety, anger, or more general feelings of dissatisfaction. When working with clients I think about patriarchal expectations and narratives and their impact on women (e.g. unequal division of unpaid labour, heteronormative ideals, control of women's bodies, etc).
Hi, I'm Dr Bekah! I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Feminist Therapist. I specialise in gendered experiences such as birth trauma, perinatal mental health, violence towards women, motherhood, divorce and separation. Most commonly I work with people socialised as women struggling with difficult childhood experiences including emotional neglect, low mood, anxiety, anger, or more general feelings of dissatisfaction. When working with clients I think about patriarchal expectations and narratives and their impact on women (e.g. unequal division of unpaid labour, heteronormative ideals, control of women's bodies, etc).
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Rachel Hunter Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E16
Special areas of interest are working with those suffering with anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, anger, relationship breakdown and divorce, low self esteem and LGBTQIA+ related struggles.
Professional Couples and Individual Zoom counselling from the comfort of your own home. No travel time, no parking. Establishing a good counselling relationship is vital so that feelings can be explored in a safe, confidential space. I won’t judge you and will listen to your own unique story with empathy and kindness. I will endeavour to help you process pain from the past and present and reinforce your resilience and hope for the future. The longer-term aim is to help you to move forward towards your personal goals. I work with women, men, non-binary people and couples. LGBTQIA + and all clients warmly welcomed.
Special areas of interest are working with those suffering with anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, anger, relationship breakdown and divorce, low self esteem and LGBTQIA+ related struggles.
Professional Couples and Individual Zoom counselling from the comfort of your own home. No travel time, no parking. Establishing a good counselling relationship is vital so that feelings can be explored in a safe, confidential space. I won’t judge you and will listen to your own unique story with empathy and kindness. I will endeavour to help you process pain from the past and present and reinforce your resilience and hope for the future. The longer-term aim is to help you to move forward towards your personal goals. I work with women, men, non-binary people and couples. LGBTQIA + and all clients warmly welcomed.
01242 395316 View 01242 395316
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Naomi Segal - Couples Counselling Online
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E1
Get support with managing arguments better, trust issues, communication difficulties, cross-cultural differences, getting over an affair, separation & divorce, parenting differences, preparing for marriage, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, managing finances together, difficulties with your sexual relationship & more.
SPECIALIST ONLINE COUPLES COUNSELLING HELPING YOU CREATE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU WANT “How do we communicate better?”, “ How do we stop arguing?”, “We’re not getting on and I don’t know why”, “She/he won’t listen to me”, “I can’t get past her/his affair”, “Things changed after we had kids”, “I think I want to separate”... Sound familiar? Many people wait until their relationship problems seem unbearable before they decide to reach out for help. If tension is starting to develop in your relationship, don’t wait until it’s too late to ask for help.
Get support with managing arguments better, trust issues, communication difficulties, cross-cultural differences, getting over an affair, separation & divorce, parenting differences, preparing for marriage, maintaining a healthy work/life balance, managing finances together, difficulties with your sexual relationship & more.
SPECIALIST ONLINE COUPLES COUNSELLING HELPING YOU CREATE THE RELATIONSHIP YOU WANT “How do we communicate better?”, “ How do we stop arguing?”, “We’re not getting on and I don’t know why”, “She/he won’t listen to me”, “I can’t get past her/his affair”, “Things changed after we had kids”, “I think I want to separate”... Sound familiar? Many people wait until their relationship problems seem unbearable before they decide to reach out for help. If tension is starting to develop in your relationship, don’t wait until it’s too late to ask for help.
020 3984 9676 View 020 3984 9676
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Paul Huntingford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Online Only
Are you struggling to feel happy in yourself, and feel like everything you try to make yourself feel better isn’t working? Perhaps things you do may be causing distance between your friends and family yet you don’t know how to stop. This can leave you feeling isolated, alone and grasping for unattainable goals. On the outside, things may look OK but inside you feel empty, with no sense of who you are and who you want to be.
Are you struggling to feel happy in yourself, and feel like everything you try to make yourself feel better isn’t working? Perhaps things you do may be causing distance between your friends and family yet you don’t know how to stop. This can leave you feeling isolated, alone and grasping for unattainable goals. On the outside, things may look OK but inside you feel empty, with no sense of who you are and who you want to be.
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Louise Shepherd
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E1
Looking to overcome obstacles in your life? is life too messy and confusing? Take a seat, grab a cuppa and let’s talk! counselling doesn’t have to be scary! I am a professionally qualified counsellor, specialising in working with people who are struggling with anxiety and depression.
Looking to overcome obstacles in your life? is life too messy and confusing? Take a seat, grab a cuppa and let’s talk! counselling doesn’t have to be scary! I am a professionally qualified counsellor, specialising in working with people who are struggling with anxiety and depression.
0141 673 8978 View 0141 673 8978
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Positive Change Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
East London, London E4
Whatever your issues and concerns, talking to someone about your troubles tends to help them become more manageable especially, with the added support of someone who will help you consider them from different perspectives and to think about possible solutions or how to cope with their outcomes. As a BACP registered Counsellor, I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice, and my priority is to provide well-being and good practice as a counsellor and to work with the client’s best interest.
Whatever your issues and concerns, talking to someone about your troubles tends to help them become more manageable especially, with the added support of someone who will help you consider them from different perspectives and to think about possible solutions or how to cope with their outcomes. As a BACP registered Counsellor, I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice, and my priority is to provide well-being and good practice as a counsellor and to work with the client’s best interest.
07361 591958 View 07361 591958
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Karine Flynn
Psychotherapist, MSc, GMBPsS
Verified Verified
East London, London E1
I am an integrative trauma informed Psychotherapist who, for the past 20 years, have been learning, applying and adapting different approaches to get to the bottom of the issues that keep us stuck in life. I offer a fresh targeted approach to Counselling, helping my clients with issues that vary from lack of motivation, low mood to depression, anxiety and its disorders (panic attacks, phobias…), low self-esteem, addictive behaviours etc. Using a blend of Compassionate Inquiry and Internal Family Systems, whilst using tools from Behaviour Analysis to aid Neuroplasticity, I can help you get to the root of your subconscious beliefs.
I am an integrative trauma informed Psychotherapist who, for the past 20 years, have been learning, applying and adapting different approaches to get to the bottom of the issues that keep us stuck in life. I offer a fresh targeted approach to Counselling, helping my clients with issues that vary from lack of motivation, low mood to depression, anxiety and its disorders (panic attacks, phobias…), low self-esteem, addictive behaviours etc. Using a blend of Compassionate Inquiry and Internal Family Systems, whilst using tools from Behaviour Analysis to aid Neuroplasticity, I can help you get to the root of your subconscious beliefs.
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Dr Hannah Ward
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I'm committed to creating a relaxed and trusting environment for you to express yourself freely and explore the issues affecting you. Holding in mind the therapeutic relationship is an important factor when having therapy, I offer a space that is non-judgemental, caring and compassionate. I take an affirmative approach to exploring aspects of identity, including sexuality and gender, and a strengths-based approach to overcoming any obstacles you may be facing. I understand the importance of attending to your social and cultural context and the impact multiple intersecting identities can have on your mental health and wellbeing.
I'm committed to creating a relaxed and trusting environment for you to express yourself freely and explore the issues affecting you. Holding in mind the therapeutic relationship is an important factor when having therapy, I offer a space that is non-judgemental, caring and compassionate. I take an affirmative approach to exploring aspects of identity, including sexuality and gender, and a strengths-based approach to overcoming any obstacles you may be facing. I understand the importance of attending to your social and cultural context and the impact multiple intersecting identities can have on your mental health and wellbeing.
020 4538 4655 View 020 4538 4655
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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.