About divorce
This page lists therapists who include divorce among their specialties, with information on approaches, credentials, languages, and focus areas. Filters allow refining results by approach or experience, and profile pages provide more detail. Browse the listings below to explore counselors who may fit a given situation.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether divorce is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page has divorce among the areas they told the platform they work with. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for divorce
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingAngela Teasdale, NCPS
Ref 119622
Supportive counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCarmen Chaney, LIMHP
Ref 48397
Therapist blending practical skills and compassion
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoy Nussen, LMFT
Ref 13668
Practical, compassionate therapy for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDallas Bentley, ACA
Ref 345691
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJoanne Maddison, BACP
Ref 276861
Compassionate counsellor blending insight and practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Paula Alvarez, LCSW
Ref 29756
Compassionate clinical social worker with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingTomasz Konieczny, BACP, NCPS
Ref 199992
Practical, compassionate online counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English, Polish
View listingMargaret Johnston, LMHC
Ref 62092
Calm listening that helps you move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingClement West, BACP
Ref 167549
Gentle, practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDavid Potts, LCSW
Ref 23255
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingPamela Benoit, NCPS, BACP
Ref 180577
Compassionate practical psychotherapy
Works with: Relationship, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingRichard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
Ref 120083
Straightforward, experienced counsellor for complex issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingCaroline Woodford, BACP
Ref 203033
Person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDanielle Horn, LMSW
Ref 272733
Focused therapy that digs to the root
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKizzie Wells-Daniels, LPC
Ref 67515
Therapist for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger Languages: English
View listingAllysia Steward, LCSW
Ref 331970
Compassionate skills-based therapy for daily life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRebecca "Becca" Mather, BACP
Ref 236007
Compassionate, practical support for life’s pressures
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Heather Clark, LPC
Ref 126027
Calm-focused therapy with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJennifer Lee Sylvester, LCSW
Ref 116075
Experienced LCSW offering respectful, practical care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSara Lowe, LPC
Ref 104527
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingJulie Peterson, LCSW
Ref 315653
Compassionate, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingFrank Centonze, LPC
Ref 297421
Direct, practical counseling for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJudith Ramsay, BACP
Ref 135275
Counselling that focuses on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingFaryal Choudry, LCSW
Ref 266995
Compassionate guidance for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingAdrian Jackson, BACP
Ref 271038
Compassionate counsellor using practical, person-focused methods
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family Languages: English
View listingMichael Witham, LPC
Ref 56161
Practical, person-focused counseling for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingLisa Peter, LCSW, LIMHP
Ref 288708
Practical skills for anxiety and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRev. Catherine Bogue, LCSW
Ref 168255
Compassionate guidance for life’s hard changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDianna Wheeler, LPC
Ref 354614
Practical support for healing and stronger coping skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingStacey Tenbrink, LMHC, LPC
Ref 326268
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJohn Swearengin, LPC
Ref 93490
Practical support for stress, addiction, and mood
Works with: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingD. Jesse Bruesch, LPC
Ref 339826
Trauma-informed counselor focused on real change
Works with: LGBT, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRogenna Robinson, LPC
Ref 105891
Calm, practical support for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDr. Lisa Hammons, LPC
Ref 251179
Calm guidance for stress, relationships, and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAndrea Antrobus, BACP
Ref 121857
Warm counsellor blending practical therapy and listening
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRose Sanford, LPC
Ref 150546
Practical support for stress and relationship struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingMaria Wilson, LCSW
Ref 138055
Understanding, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingVivian Fleming, LPCC
Ref 88191
Practical support for trauma and mood challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDr. Robert Nolan, LMHC
Ref 15781
Steady, practical counseling for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Bipolar Languages: English
View listingJulie Fraser, BACP
Ref 160259
Practical support for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingColette Mattos, BACP
Ref 138095
Relationship and self-esteem focused counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJoanna Bienkowska, BACP
Ref 169468
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Polish
View listingMore about divorce
Understanding divorce and how it commonly affects people
When you are facing a divorce, it is often more than a legal process - it is a profound life transition that can touch nearly every part of daily life. Emotions may range from sadness and grief to anger, relief, fear, or confusion, sometimes all within a short span of time. Practical matters such as finances, housing, and parenting arrangements add layers of stress that interact with emotional responses. For many people, identity shifts occur as roles that once felt stable - partner, parent, household manager - are renegotiated. This can prompt questions about long-term goals, values, and what day-to-day life will look like moving forward.
Divorce can also trigger memory and attachment wounds from earlier relationships, and interpersonal dynamics with an ex-partner may keep emotional intensity high even after the legal process moves forward. Social networks often change too - friendships and family relationships may realign, leaving you with different sources of support. Physical symptoms such as sleep disruption, appetite changes, headaches, or fatigue are common and are often the body’s way of signaling that coping resources are taxed. Recognizing these reactions as normal responses to a major life change can be the first step toward finding ways to manage them constructively.
Signs you might benefit from therapy during or after divorce
You may consider therapy if emotions feel overwhelming, persistent, or if they interfere with your ability to carry out daily responsibilities. If you notice increased difficulty concentrating at work, persistent low mood, repeated sleep problems, or anxiety that limits participation in social or parenting activities, a therapeutic relationship can offer support and tools. Therapy can be helpful if you find yourself caught in repetitive thoughts about the past, ruminating on what went wrong, or replaying interactions with an ex-partner in ways that make it hard to move forward.
Therapy can also be beneficial if communication with an ex-partner continues to escalate and affects co-parenting, or if you are preparing for mediation, court processes, or negotiations and want to manage stress and decision-making more effectively. Some people seek therapy to process grief and loss even when life circumstances appear stable, while others turn to therapy because they want to build new routines, explore dating after divorce, or address practical skills like setting boundaries and handling financial conversations. If you feel isolated or find existing supports strained, therapy can provide a regular place to reflect, plan, and practice new coping strategies.
What to expect in divorce-focused therapy sessions
In early sessions, you and a therapist typically spend time clarifying immediate concerns and practical priorities. This often includes discussing the timeline of separation or divorce, co-parenting questions, financial stressors, and any safety concerns. A therapist will usually ask about your goals for therapy - whether you are seeking emotional support, assistance with co-parenting communication, or skills for managing anxiety and decision-making. Together you and the therapist will outline a plan that matches those goals and identifies which concerns should be addressed first.
Therapy sessions often blend emotional processing with skill-building. You might spend time unpacking feelings about the relationship and the separation, including grief, anger, or relief, while also practicing concrete strategies for managing intense moments. Techniques may include communication rehearsal for difficult conversations, mindfulness or grounding exercises to reduce physiological arousal, and problem-solving around logistics like child schedules or finances. As therapy progresses, sessions can shift toward longer term goals such as rebuilding a social life, exploring values and identity after divorce, and developing a plan for future relationships. Many people find that having a consistent professional space to reflect helps them make clearer choices and feel more resilient amid change.
Common therapeutic approaches used for divorce work
Therapists use a range of approaches when working with people experiencing divorce. Some practitioners emphasize cognitive-behavioral techniques that help you identify unhelpful thought patterns and test alternative ways of interpreting situations, which can reduce anxiety and reactivity during negotiations or co-parenting interactions. Others draw on emotionally focused or attachment-informed approaches to explore how patterns from past relationships show up in the current separation and to foster healing around loss and attachment wounds.
There are therapists who list narrative or meaning-making approaches among their methods, which can be useful when you want to reorganize your life story after a major transition. Some professionals include trauma-informed methods or therapeutic approaches that address intense distress related to relationship conflict, domestic violence, or other harmful experiences. You may also find therapists who list family systems or parenting-focused approaches when the work centers on co-parenting and family restructuring. When reviewing profiles, look for mentions of specific approaches as an indication of how a therapist frames their work, remembering that a listed approach is a description of practice style rather than a certification.
How online therapy works for divorce and practical considerations
Online therapy is an increasingly common option for divorce-related work because it can make scheduling easier and allow you to meet with a therapist from a familiar setting. Sessions typically occur via video or phone, and many therapists also offer messaging between sessions for brief check-ins or homework support. When you choose online therapy, practical factors such as technology reliability, session length, and preferred modes of communication are important to discuss up front. You may prefer video when nonverbal cues matter, or phone when privacy in your physical environment is limited.
Online work can be especially helpful when logistical demands are high - for instance if co-parenting schedules and travel make in-person appointments difficult. It can also expand access to therapists who speak your language or specialize in divorce-related issues even if they are not located in your immediate area. You should ask how a therapist handles coordinating care with other professionals, such as lawyers or mediators, if collaborative communication will be part of your process. It is also useful to clarify expected response times for messages and how emergencies are managed, so you know what to expect in urgent situations. While online therapy provides flexibility, you may want to consider local options as well when in-person support or community resources are important to your plan.
Choosing the right therapist for divorce work
Choosing a therapist for divorce involves thinking about fit as much as credentials. Start by identifying the issues that are most pressing - emotional support, co-parenting coordination, decision-making, or coping with legal stress - and look for profiles that emphasize those focus areas. Consider which communication style you respond to: some therapists describe a more directive, skills-oriented approach while others emphasize reflective, exploratory work. Language and cultural understanding matter when your divorce intersects with cultural norms or family expectations, so prioritize profiles that indicate relevant language skills or cultural competence.
Review listed approaches to see whether they align with the kind of work you want to do, keeping in mind that a listed approach indicates how a therapist frames their practice rather than a formal guarantee of training. Consider the therapist’s stated experience with divorce, family transitions, or parenting concerns and how they describe their typical session structure. If a therapist mentions collaborative work with legal or mediation professionals, that may be helpful if you anticipate integrated communication. Finally, trust your sense of rapport during an initial conversation - feeling understood and respected is a key part of effective therapy. Taking a few exploratory conversations to compare how different therapists describe their approach can help you find a match that supports both immediate needs and longer term recovery.