Separation isn’t just the end of a relationship, it’s the unraveling of a life you thought you’d still be living.

You may be waking up each morning with a heaviness in your chest, wondering how everything shifted so quickly.

Some moments you feel numb, other moments the emotions come in waves: sadness, fear, anger, guilt, shame, relief. Sometimes, all at once, other times and emptiness.

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You might be trying to stay strong for your children while quietly falling apart at the end of the day.

You might feel pressured to “hold it together” at work or around friends.

You may feel embarrassed, confused, or unsure who to talk to because the people around you don’t fully understand what this is like.

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And maybe you’ve caught yourself thinking:

• “I don’t even recognise myself right now.”

• “Why does this hurt so much, even if I know it needed to happen?”

• “How do I cope with the loneliness?”

• “What will life look like now?”

• “How do I support my kids when I’m barely coping myself?”

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If this sounds familiar, please know this:

You are not failing.

You are grieving.

This pain is valid. It's real. And it's completely human.

Nothing about what you’re feeling is “too much,” “too dramatic,” or “not normal.”

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This is a huge life transition. A huge change. And you deserve a safe place to breathe, talk, cry, steady yourself, and slowly rebuild.

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That is what separation counselling is for.

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Why Separation Feels So Heavy

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Separation isn’t just the loss of a partner.

It often involves multiple layers of loss, including:

• Identity

• Future plans

• Family structure

• Daily routines

• Emotional safety

• Financial security

• Social networks

• Sense of belonging

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This is why you may feel exhausted, confused, or overwhelmed even months later.

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Counselling provides a gentle, grounded space to process these layers and slowly rebuild your footing.

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How Separation Counselling Helps

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Separation brings emotional, practical, and relational changes. Counselling helps you navigate each layer with clarity and compassion.

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1. Emotional Support & Grief Processing

Understand your emotional responses and learn ways to move through them safely.

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2. Reducing Overwhelm & Restoring Stability

Tools to manage stress, anxiety, and decision fatigue.

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3. Co-Parenting Support

Clear guidance on communication, boundaries, transitions, and supporting children.

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4. Rebuilding Identity & Confidence

Explore who you are outside the relationship and what matters to you now.

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5. Navigating Conflict & High-Emotion Situations

Learn skills to stay grounded and protect your wellbeing.

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6. Creating a Way Forward

Identify your needs, values, and next steps with support and clarity.

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Who Separation Counselling Is For

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You may benefit from counselling if you are:

• Newly separated and feeling emotionally overwhelmed

• Struggling with co-parenting or communication

• Unsure how to support your children

• Experiencing loneliness or loss of identity

• Feeling stuck, confused, or unable to think clearly

• Navigating a high-conflict separation

• Months or years post-separation but still feeling the emotional impact

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Counselling meets you wherever you are in the process.

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Support for Your Children Through Separation

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Children process separation differently from adults. I help parents understand their child’s emotional responses and create stability at home, including support for children with ADHD or sensory sensitivities.

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We focus on:

• Emotional regulation

• Behavioural changes

• Communication strategies

• Reducing stress during transitions

• Strengthening connection and reassurance

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What to Expect in Your Session

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Your counselling sessions are warm, supportive, and centred around your needs.

We explore:

• Your current challenges

• Emotional patterns

• Stressors and triggers

• Co-parenting concerns

• Values and future direction

• Practical steps to reduce overwhelm

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You set the pace. There is no pressure or expectation, only support.

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Why Work With a Grief-Informed Counsellor?

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As a counsellor specialising in grief and life transitions, I understand the depth and complexity of separation grief.

My approach is:

• Compassionate

• Evidence-based

• Grounded in ACT

• Practical and steady

• Tailored to your emotional and family needs

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You don’t need to “be strong” here.

You just need a safe space to breathe and be supported.

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If you’re reading this and everything feels heavy right now, you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to support you, gently, at your pace.

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Book a session

(Online Australia-wide or in-person on the Sunshine Coast)

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