Compassion Support for Separation and Divorce

For many people, choosing to separate or divorce is an overwhelming emotional upheaval. You may feel betrayed by your soul mate, wonder if your friends will take sides, miss the traditions you had created together and feel financially vulnerable and worried about the future. It can feel isolating as your family structure changes and life seemingly goes on as normal for those around you. During this time, seeking divorce counselling or separation support can provide much-needed stability.

Divorce not only breaks up a household but disrupts your rhythms of daily life. The loss you experience may trigger other losses in your life, which you have not had the opportunity to process, and knowing who to talk to day to day can be hard. For some, processing these losses means acknowledging feelings of anger and rejection, enabling you to move on with your life. It may mean coming to terms with the fact that your partner will never forgive you or accept your narrative and that the relationship is over. Having a safe therapeutic space or relationship therapy can help you explore these emotions without judgment.

You may have tried couples therapy and be clear about your decision to separate but nevertheless find the legal process confusing. Whilst a good lawyer, whom you trust, may be part of your journey through the family law system, a therapeutic space to navigate your feelings will help you manage day to day and can even keep your costs down. Many people find that emotional support during divorce makes the practical steps feel far less overwhelming.

Sorting out your financial affairs may come at a time when you are least able to think clearly. It may raise questions of fairness, a sense of right and wrong, which may be a pattern formed very early in life. For example, has filling in Form E (the form in which you disclose your financial position to your partner) brought up feelings of anger and distrust? Are you struggling to think clearly and feeling de-skilled as you try to navigate the legal requirements without racking up huge legal bills? These are common experiences for individuals seeking guidance through divorce.

Are you anxious about the future, wondering where you will live and how? Are you worried about how the children will cope with two homes, two routines, and not having you around? Many parents share concerns about co-parenting, child wellbeing during divorce, and how to maintain stability in two households.

Whether you are pleased or saddened by the prospect of being divorced, therapy can help you grieve these losses and help you come to a deeper understanding of yourself, what attracted you to your partner in the first place, why you stayed and how your relationship patterns have formed over time. Therapy for separation and divorce can help you navigate what you want and need from a future relationship, supporting you as you rebuild your life with clarity, strength and compassion.

Taking the first step towards managing GAD is a courageous decision. With the right support and therapeutic interventions, it’s possible to reduce anxiety and improve your quality of life. If you’re ready to address your anxiety, the dedicated professionals at The Practice are here to guide and support you on your journey to well-being.

We have a wealth of well trained and experienced therapists at The Practice to help. Please feel free to contact us or call on 0333 0096 321 if you feel therapy can assist you.

Written by Clare Hubbard, The Practice Guildford