Divorce Counselling in West London, London

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Julie Hannan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
West London, London W1W  (Online Only)
I work with clients who are undergoing life transitions, midlife crisis, empty nesters, divorce and separation and new relationships in midlife.
Hi, I have been working as a private psychologist for 15 years with adults experiencing difficulties. I work solely online via Zoom. I have a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT. I worked as a Director and Board member of a multi-national organisation and retrained as a psychologist working as a Director of a voluntary counselling organisation in Birmingham and at several NHS hospitals in the West Midlands. I have a very positive optimistic approach to working with clients believing that in the right environment anything is possible. I really enjoy my work.
I work with clients who are undergoing life transitions, midlife crisis, empty nesters, divorce and separation and new relationships in midlife.
Hi, I have been working as a private psychologist for 15 years with adults experiencing difficulties. I work solely online via Zoom. I have a Doctorate in Counselling Psychology and Psychotherapy and a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT. I worked as a Director and Board member of a multi-national organisation and retrained as a psychologist working as a Director of a voluntary counselling organisation in Birmingham and at several NHS hospitals in the West Midlands. I have a very positive optimistic approach to working with clients believing that in the right environment anything is possible. I really enjoy my work.
01684 211508 View 01684 211508
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Sandra Harewood
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W2
Feeling unhappy, lost, and lonely in your marriage? It can be challenging to maintain your energy and self-confidence while navigating these emotions, leading to a sense of disconnection. If thoughts of divorce keep you awake at 3:17 am and your relationship consumes your thoughts, seeking support can help you reconnect. Through personal growth and self-awareness, both you and your partner can gain a deeper understanding of each other, fostering a stronger connection and mutual understanding.
Feeling unhappy, lost, and lonely in your marriage? It can be challenging to maintain your energy and self-confidence while navigating these emotions, leading to a sense of disconnection. If thoughts of divorce keep you awake at 3:17 am and your relationship consumes your thoughts, seeking support can help you reconnect. Through personal growth and self-awareness, both you and your partner can gain a deeper understanding of each other, fostering a stronger connection and mutual understanding.
020 3962 1880 View 020 3962 1880
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Anita Sarin
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1K
Counselling and psychotherapy can help with a range of issues including - anxiety - bereavement - depression - divorce or separation - family and childhood difficulties - insomnia and sleep problems and relationship difficulties.
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
Counselling and psychotherapy can help with a range of issues including - anxiety - bereavement - depression - divorce or separation - family and childhood difficulties - insomnia and sleep problems and relationship difficulties.
Contacting a therapist might seem daunting at first but therapy can provide a confidential and non-judgemental space to make sense of current concerns. Speaking in confidence can help you less burdened and enable you to work towards living a more fulfilling life.
020 3974 2529 View 020 3974 2529
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Joanna Kalapus
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W5
I'm a compassionate and fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience guiding individuals overcome significant life challenges: divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence... Whether you're seeking greater motivation, emotional stability, or a stronger sense of self-worth, I'm here to support you. Through our collaborative journey, I'll create a safe space for you to explore your unique experiences and discover your own inner strength. Together, we can navigate your challenges and unlock your potential for a more fulfilling life.
I'm a compassionate and fully qualified Person-Centred / Humanistic Counsellor with extensive experience guiding individuals overcome significant life challenges: divorce, affairs, relationship problems, physical and emotional abuse, domestic violence... Whether you're seeking greater motivation, emotional stability, or a stronger sense of self-worth, I'm here to support you. Through our collaborative journey, I'll create a safe space for you to explore your unique experiences and discover your own inner strength. Together, we can navigate your challenges and unlock your potential for a more fulfilling life.
020 4538 5495 View 020 4538 5495
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Dr Pauline Chiarizia
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
West London, London W1W
Are you feeling low, lonely, or carrying the weight of childhood trauma? Perhaps you feel anxious in social situations, fearing judgment or rejection. You may be struggling with low self-esteem, burnout, or feeling like you're never good enough. If you're finding it hard to stop comparing your life to others, or you're facing relationship challenges, separation, or divorce, the emotional strain can be overwhelming. I’m here to support you in navigating these challenging emotions, helping you build confidence and find greater fulfillment in your life.
Are you feeling low, lonely, or carrying the weight of childhood trauma? Perhaps you feel anxious in social situations, fearing judgment or rejection. You may be struggling with low self-esteem, burnout, or feeling like you're never good enough. If you're finding it hard to stop comparing your life to others, or you're facing relationship challenges, separation, or divorce, the emotional strain can be overwhelming. I’m here to support you in navigating these challenging emotions, helping you build confidence and find greater fulfillment in your life.
020 3031 1167 View 020 3031 1167
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Sophie Cottrell
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W4
The sort of things that my clients typically want to look at include: abuse, anxiety, body-image, bullying, divorce, mood swings, phobias, trauma, self-harm, stress, and issues around self-esteem and sexuality.
Life can get really difficult sometimes – we may know why we’re finding things hard, but we may not and that's OK too. Through therapy we can explore what’s happening for you and find the way through together. We can look at what’s on your mind and what it’s like being you as well as the role your past might have played. We can go at your pace and you’ll decide what you want from coming to see me. I work sensitively and respectfully with all ethnicities, cultures and sexualities. I offer both long term support to clients wishing to explore their feelings in depth and short-term work if you’re wanting to address a specific problem.
The sort of things that my clients typically want to look at include: abuse, anxiety, body-image, bullying, divorce, mood swings, phobias, trauma, self-harm, stress, and issues around self-esteem and sexuality.
Life can get really difficult sometimes – we may know why we’re finding things hard, but we may not and that's OK too. Through therapy we can explore what’s happening for you and find the way through together. We can look at what’s on your mind and what it’s like being you as well as the role your past might have played. We can go at your pace and you’ll decide what you want from coming to see me. I work sensitively and respectfully with all ethnicities, cultures and sexualities. I offer both long term support to clients wishing to explore their feelings in depth and short-term work if you’re wanting to address a specific problem.
01748 900379 View 01748 900379
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Mala Rudki
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1W  (Online Only)
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with specialist experience of working with couples and individuals experiencing relationship and personal difficulties. Some of the areas that I have worked with clients include: • Communication difficulties • Feeling confused or stuck in your relationship • Repetitive and/or escalating arguments • Lack of intimacy – emotional and physical • Parenting challenges • Separation and divorce • Difficulty in maintaining lasting relationships • Anxiety and/or depression • Life events such as loss, trauma, abortion, miscarriage and illness • Cultural, sexual and identity issues
I am a psychodynamic psychotherapist with specialist experience of working with couples and individuals experiencing relationship and personal difficulties. Some of the areas that I have worked with clients include: • Communication difficulties • Feeling confused or stuck in your relationship • Repetitive and/or escalating arguments • Lack of intimacy – emotional and physical • Parenting challenges • Separation and divorce • Difficulty in maintaining lasting relationships • Anxiety and/or depression • Life events such as loss, trauma, abortion, miscarriage and illness • Cultural, sexual and identity issues
020 3871 8486 View 020 3871 8486
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Eva Huckle Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W4  (Online Only)
Prior to working as a therapist and coach, I was a partner in a leading family law firm in the City, practising as a family lawyer for over 12 years. I therefore bring to my work first-hand knowledge of the challenges and stresses one can face in the workplace, with particular insight into the struggle to balance all aspects of our lives, both personal and professional, and of building and maintaining healthy relationships. I have considerable experience in working with people who are having relationship or family issues or are going through divorce or separation. I also coach clients through career and life transitions.
Prior to working as a therapist and coach, I was a partner in a leading family law firm in the City, practising as a family lawyer for over 12 years. I therefore bring to my work first-hand knowledge of the challenges and stresses one can face in the workplace, with particular insight into the struggle to balance all aspects of our lives, both personal and professional, and of building and maintaining healthy relationships. I have considerable experience in working with people who are having relationship or family issues or are going through divorce or separation. I also coach clients through career and life transitions.
01748 901484 View 01748 901484
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Charlotte Lloyd
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W4
I work with a wide range of issues that might affect you, including feelings of loss, depression, bereavement, divorce, mid life issues, low self-esteem, work difficulties, early trauma and many more.
If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, anxious or depressed, therapy may be able to help. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy attempts to understand how early relationships and patterns of behaviour can affect and lead to difficulties later in life. Perhaps an immediate crisis or longer term feelings of unhappiness have brought you here; both are valid and may benefit from therapy. I can offer a calm, confidential and supportive space to help you try and understand why you are feeling a certain way, and together we can work to resolve any deeper issues.
I work with a wide range of issues that might affect you, including feelings of loss, depression, bereavement, divorce, mid life issues, low self-esteem, work difficulties, early trauma and many more.
If you are struggling with feeling overwhelmed, unhappy, anxious or depressed, therapy may be able to help. Psychodynamic Psychotherapy attempts to understand how early relationships and patterns of behaviour can affect and lead to difficulties later in life. Perhaps an immediate crisis or longer term feelings of unhappiness have brought you here; both are valid and may benefit from therapy. I can offer a calm, confidential and supportive space to help you try and understand why you are feeling a certain way, and together we can work to resolve any deeper issues.
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Simon McKay
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W4
Get More Out of Life! People have contacted me when they were struggling with emotional problems such as: feeling stressed or anxious, feeling depressed, sad or empty, difficulties at work or with studies, trying to overcome an addiction, difficulties with their sexuality, an inability to make or sustain good relationships, repeatedly becoming involved in unsatisfactory or destructive relationships, family conflicts.Coming to terms with losses such as bereavement, divorce or redundancy lacking confidence, self-esteem or under achieving, lacking a sense of purpose in life, having unresolved issues from the past.
Get More Out of Life! People have contacted me when they were struggling with emotional problems such as: feeling stressed or anxious, feeling depressed, sad or empty, difficulties at work or with studies, trying to overcome an addiction, difficulties with their sexuality, an inability to make or sustain good relationships, repeatedly becoming involved in unsatisfactory or destructive relationships, family conflicts.Coming to terms with losses such as bereavement, divorce or redundancy lacking confidence, self-esteem or under achieving, lacking a sense of purpose in life, having unresolved issues from the past.
020 3910 8284 View 020 3910 8284
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B Well Ness
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1G  (Online Only)
Welcome to my page, I am Belly Elisabeth and I would be happy to assist you. My clinical experience includes working with a diverse population and range of issues, such as domestic violence, trauma issues, couple relationship , anxiety, depression, and divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks bereavement... As a French citizen, I am also able to offer therapy in French.
Welcome to my page, I am Belly Elisabeth and I would be happy to assist you. My clinical experience includes working with a diverse population and range of issues, such as domestic violence, trauma issues, couple relationship , anxiety, depression, and divorce, self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks bereavement... As a French citizen, I am also able to offer therapy in French.
020 3835 5943 View 020 3835 5943
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Gulya Diyarova
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, 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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Renata P Andrade
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W4  (Online Only)
Hi, I’m Renata – a Psychotherapist and Brazilian Psychologist. Just like most of the people I work with, I’ve lived in different countries - Brazil, UK, USA, Italy and Ireland. Some people come for a more profound healing journey, to understand and process trauma. Others, for work focused on a specific aspect of their lives, like their career, a recent loss, or after an overwhelming life event like divorce, medical diagnosis, or moving.
Hi, I’m Renata – a Psychotherapist and Brazilian Psychologist. Just like most of the people I work with, I’ve lived in different countries - Brazil, UK, USA, Italy and Ireland. Some people come for a more profound healing journey, to understand and process trauma. Others, for work focused on a specific aspect of their lives, like their career, a recent loss, or after an overwhelming life event like divorce, medical diagnosis, or moving.
020 3835 2539 View 020 3835 2539
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Naomi Segal - Couples Counselling Online
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1W
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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Jennifer Hooper
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
West London, London W1H  (Online Only)
Clinical Telehealth web chat and phone calls. A safe and compassionate practice offering Counselling, Psychotherapy, Executive Coaching, Mediation, Expert Witness Psychotherapy, and Associate Consultant Treatment Services for Organisations. Encrypted consultations for individuals, couples and families, at short notice. Mild, moderate and complex trauma issues, mediation and divorce consultancy in one click. MBACP, BACPC, MNCS Accred., CILEX (Legal Executive Practice Certificate). Additional Service: Clinical Supervision for trainees/qualified practitioners, Fast Track! Allow Yourself to Grow, now! Pre-NHS profile and systems.
Clinical Telehealth web chat and phone calls. A safe and compassionate practice offering Counselling, Psychotherapy, Executive Coaching, Mediation, Expert Witness Psychotherapy, and Associate Consultant Treatment Services for Organisations. Encrypted consultations for individuals, couples and families, at short notice. Mild, moderate and complex trauma issues, mediation and divorce consultancy in one click. MBACP, BACPC, MNCS Accred., CILEX (Legal Executive Practice Certificate). Additional Service: Clinical Supervision for trainees/qualified practitioners, Fast Track! Allow Yourself to Grow, now! Pre-NHS profile and systems.
020 8868 7287 View 020 8868 7287
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Esther Benson
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
West London, London W3  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Our consciousness is like a small candle in vast darkness; we must not let it go out. Sometimes when we are faced with life challenges, our mind falters like a candle in the wind; we are confused, sad, angry, or agitated, and at times like this we need listening ears to listen to us and help us decipher our experiences to make sense of what is causing these emotional reactions and pain. Sometimes, confusion and contamination of our minds can be brought about by broken relationships, job loss, bereavement, mental illness, toxic relations, racism, oppression, wrong religious beliefs, divorce and cultural influences to mention a few.
Our consciousness is like a small candle in vast darkness; we must not let it go out. Sometimes when we are faced with life challenges, our mind falters like a candle in the wind; we are confused, sad, angry, or agitated, and at times like this we need listening ears to listen to us and help us decipher our experiences to make sense of what is causing these emotional reactions and pain. Sometimes, confusion and contamination of our minds can be brought about by broken relationships, job loss, bereavement, mental illness, toxic relations, racism, oppression, wrong religious beliefs, divorce and cultural influences to mention a few.
020 8138 8572 View 020 8138 8572
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Katja Brodt de Sousa
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W4
My expertise of 18 years in private practice is to support you out of a state of being anxious, in a low mood, confused, sad and stuck to a more balanced, meaningful and fulfilling day to day lifestyle. I am trained in and have extensive experience in working with Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Rejection, Relationship Problems, Couple Therapy, Infidelity, Affair, Divorce, Separation, Life transition, Stress, Trauma and Loss. I am a BACP registered and accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist and certified Heart IQ Coach and Couple Therapist.
My expertise of 18 years in private practice is to support you out of a state of being anxious, in a low mood, confused, sad and stuck to a more balanced, meaningful and fulfilling day to day lifestyle. I am trained in and have extensive experience in working with Depression, Anxiety, Loneliness, Rejection, Relationship Problems, Couple Therapy, Infidelity, Affair, Divorce, Separation, Life transition, Stress, Trauma and Loss. I am a BACP registered and accredited Counsellor and Psychotherapist and certified Heart IQ Coach and Couple Therapist.
07481 345940 View 07481 345940
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Rishi Long
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1G
Feel comfortable enough to truly express what is really going on. To find clarity, relief and be empowered in discovering how to move forward with professional support. I have been working successfully with depression, anxiety, addiction and recovery, male issues, sexual identity, confidence & direction, childhood trauma, breakups & divorce, work stress, burnout and bereavement. As an integrative counsellor there are a variety of techniques which can be used to address each issue in their own way. I have a proven track record within local services & private practice. Free telephone consultation (Online/Enfield/Islington/Harley St.)
Feel comfortable enough to truly express what is really going on. To find clarity, relief and be empowered in discovering how to move forward with professional support. I have been working successfully with depression, anxiety, addiction and recovery, male issues, sexual identity, confidence & direction, childhood trauma, breakups & divorce, work stress, burnout and bereavement. As an integrative counsellor there are a variety of techniques which can be used to address each issue in their own way. I have a proven track record within local services & private practice. Free telephone consultation (Online/Enfield/Islington/Harley St.)
020 4538 4148 View 020 4538 4148
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Mishal Zaheer
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
West London, London W5
I specialise in Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bereavement, Image Issues, Low Self Esteem, Divorce, Work Stress, Anger Management, Trauma and dating challenges.
I would describe myself as a warm, compassionate and empathetic counsellor. Life can throw us with challenging situations and I am here to offer clients a space to navigate through difficult emotions and feelings. Whatever it is you need to talk about, I am able to accommodate your therapeutic needs and will work at your pace. I can support you with feelings of fear, anger, sadness and emotional uncertainty. Therapy is a great way of processing unresolved feelings and can empower you to heal and grow as a person.
I specialise in Anxiety, Stress, Depression, Bereavement, Image Issues, Low Self Esteem, Divorce, Work Stress, Anger Management, Trauma and dating challenges.
I would describe myself as a warm, compassionate and empathetic counsellor. Life can throw us with challenging situations and I am here to offer clients a space to navigate through difficult emotions and feelings. Whatever it is you need to talk about, I am able to accommodate your therapeutic needs and will work at your pace. I can support you with feelings of fear, anger, sadness and emotional uncertainty. Therapy is a great way of processing unresolved feelings and can empower you to heal and grow as a person.
020 3917 4667 View 020 3917 4667
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Strip
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
West London, London W1G
I offer support for drug and alcohol addiction, sex addiction, trauma, domestic abuse, loss and grief, abortion, loss of identity, divorce.
Are you ready for change? I work in an integrated way which means I bring my knowledge of a variety of modalities enabling me to create a bespoke integrative approach where I work collaboratively with you as the expert on yourself to identify and develop a personalised plan for treatment. My consulting room is on Wimpole Street, London, W1 - I also work virtually using Zoom as my international platform.
I offer support for drug and alcohol addiction, sex addiction, trauma, domestic abuse, loss and grief, abortion, loss of identity, divorce.
Are you ready for change? I work in an integrated way which means I bring my knowledge of a variety of modalities enabling me to create a bespoke integrative approach where I work collaboratively with you as the expert on yourself to identify and develop a personalised plan for treatment. My consulting room is on Wimpole Street, London, W1 - I also work virtually using Zoom as my international platform.
020 4572 0195 View 020 4572 0195
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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.