About separation
This page highlights therapists who list separation as a focus and who work with people navigating relationship endings and transitions. Browse the listings below to review approaches, credentials, languages, and areas of focus to find a match.
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. |
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| Focus | Whether separation 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 separation 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 separation
Angela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingRoseanne Jackson, LCSW, LCSW-R
Ref 54688
Compassionate, practical help for big life stressors
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingAmanda Parry, BACP
Ref 142169
Therapist using integrative, exploratory approaches
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingApril Lacey, LCPC
Ref 94106
Helping people find steady change and clearer paths
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingSiyue Zhang, AASW
Ref 243585
Calm, practical therapy focused on real-life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Mandarin
View listingTiffany Whittington, LMFT
Ref 243569
Compassionate therapist offering practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Russian
View listingJennifer Hughes, NCPS
Ref 187476
Warm, practical therapy for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMalak Alsaidi, LCSW
Ref 203999
Supportive New York LCSW focused on healing
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAnn Keith, LCSW
Ref 103213
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingYumi Lemaster, LCSW
Ref 2633
Skilled, practical therapy for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMelody Hatter, LCSW, CSW, LISW
Ref 123632
Practical support for anxiety and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingNatalie Benjamin, BACP
Ref 254598
Warm, practical counselling for stress and mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJulia Allen, BACP
Ref 193195
Practical support for stress and low mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRoselyn Robertson, BACP
Ref 202372
Sensitive, practical counselling for life’s difficult moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJonetta Wakely, LPC
Ref 124539
Practical, listening-focused counseling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingCynthia Rumford-Jones, LCSW
Ref 101833
Calm practical therapist focused on progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingWendy Mayfield, BACP
Ref 100144
Practical, steady support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingAmie Schuman, LCSW, CSW
Ref 287342
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Eating, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJonathan Stuart, NCPS
Ref 175272
Practical, respectful support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingChris Sergeant, BACP
Ref 104855
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingBianca Righetti, BACP
Ref 220095
Practical support for stress, anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBrittany Elledge, LPCC, LMHC
Ref 11729
Practical, client-centered support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDawn Nunney, NCPS
Ref 97317
Compassionate person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingWendi Makus, LPC
Ref 48129
Practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLiisa Hiltunen, PACFA
Ref 317033
Calm practical therapy with coaching focus
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBrandi Kelly, LA Psychologist
Ref 201932
Experienced Louisiana psychologist focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression Languages: English
View listingDominique Johnson, LMFT
Ref 318490
Restoring connection and healthier relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingDebbie Griffin, NCPS
Ref 183398
Calm guidance for stress and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingKatelyn McCrady, LPC
Ref 345230
Calm, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingCarol Broad, NCPS
Ref 128573
Calm, practical counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingShannon Mott, LCSW
Ref 108724
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJessica Sullivan, BACP
Ref 94142
Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJames Hagins, LPC
Ref 233524
Compassionate, practical therapy for life transitions
Works with: Grief, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingShawn Alyea, LPC
Ref 14872
Compassionate counselor guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingMelissa Upton, LPC
Ref 126683
Empathetic counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingJennifer Blaney-Sutton, BACP
Ref 225637
Collaborative psychotherapist for adult challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingClaire Lewis, BACP
Ref 287880
Supportive person-centred counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingKeith Evans, LPC
Ref 312237
Faith-informed counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAnnie Taylor, NCPS
Ref 153305
Experienced client-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingLisa McCormack, BACP
Ref 256148
Practical, compassionate therapy for anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAnna Gilmore, BACP
Ref 109642
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating Languages: English
View listingNicholas Taylor, BACP
Ref 242465
Practical person-centred counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingKeith Chilton, LMFT
Ref 106189
Experienced marriage and family therapist
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMarilee Frazier, LPC
Ref 257654
Compassionate counselor for adults seeking practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJill Malcolm, BACP
Ref 231136
Gentle practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJennifer Mcpherson (Norman), BACP
Ref 161239
Experienced relationship and trauma counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMatt Lightfoot, NCPS
Ref 193161
Person-centred counsellor who values meaning and choice
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingMore about separation
Understanding separation and how it affects you
Separation can mean different things to different people. For some it refers to the end of a marriage or long-term partnership. For others it may describe the choice to live apart while relationships are reassessed, or the ongoing navigation of co-parenting after partners decide to part ways. The emotional landscape around separation often includes grief, relief, anger, fear, loneliness, and periods of longing. You may find that practical concerns - legal steps, housing, finances, and childcare - overlap with emotional concerns, making the experience feel overwhelming or fragmented.
How separation shows up in day-to-day life varies. You might notice difficulty sleeping, trouble concentrating at work, or shifts in appetite. Social rhythms can be disrupted - friendships may change and family roles may be renegotiated. If children are involved, you may be managing both your own emotional responses and the needs of kids who are adjusting to change. Recognizing separation as a multifaceted transition helps you approach healing with patience and a focus on both practical problem-solving and emotional processing.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for separation
If you find that one or more areas of your life are being significantly affected by a separation, therapy can offer focused support. You may be having persistent trouble regulating strong emotions or you might feel stuck in cycles of worry or rumination that impede daily functioning. Difficulty making decisions related to living arrangements, parenting plans, or financial matters can also signal that outside support would be helpful. Therapy can be beneficial when you notice avoidance - withdrawing from friends or delaying necessary conversations - or when coping strategies that once worked no longer do.
Other signs include ongoing conflict with your former partner that interferes with co-parenting, repeated relationship patterns you want to change, or a sense of identity loss after the relationship ends. If grief is intense or prolonged, if you are experiencing intrusive thoughts that disrupt sleep, or if you feel unsafe in any way, reaching out for professional support is appropriate. Therapy provides a space to explore emotions, clarify priorities, and develop concrete plans for the next steps in your life.
What to expect in separation-focused therapy sessions
When you begin sessions focused on separation, the first meetings typically center on understanding your situation and identifying immediate concerns. You and your therapist will review what brought you to therapy now and what goals you want to work toward. Early conversations often include a review of relationship history, current stressors, support systems, and any legal or logistical factors that are shaping your choices. Your therapist will ask questions to get a clear sense of emotional patterns and practical needs so that the work can be tailored to you.
Subsequent sessions commonly balance emotional exploration with practical planning. Emotional work may include processing grief, anger, and loss, while practical planning might address communication strategies with a former partner, parenting routines, or coping strategies for high-stress moments. You can expect to practice skills in session and to experiment with new ways of responding between sessions. The pace is guided by your needs - some people prefer a longer period of reflective work, while others focus on time-limited, task-oriented strategies to navigate a pressing transition.
Therapeutic approaches often used for separation
Therapists use a range of approaches when working with separation-related concerns, and you may find different combinations helpful depending on your priorities. Many people find cognitive behavioral approaches useful for identifying unhelpful thought patterns and building concrete strategies for managing emotions and behavior. Attachment-informed perspectives can help you understand how early relationships influence how you grieve and form new connections. Emotion-focused approaches support deeper processing of loss and the development of emotional regulation skills.
You may also come across therapists who list narrative therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, or strength-based counseling among their approaches. Some practitioners mention modalities such as couples therapy for those still negotiating separation with a partner, while others list parenting-focused work to support families in transition. It is important to remember that a therapist listing a particular approach does not indicate a specific credential in that method; rather it signals the kinds of strategies they commonly draw on in their work. Discussing how an approach would be applied to your situation can help you understand whether it aligns with your goals.
How online therapy works for separation and choosing the right therapist
Online therapy has become a common way to work on separation-related issues because it makes it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule and to connect from a location where you feel comfortable. Typical online formats include video sessions that mirror in-person conversations, phone sessions when video is not preferable, and text or messaging check-ins for brief support between meetings. When you plan for online sessions, choose a quiet quiet space where you can speak freely and minimize interruptions. Confirming what platform features are offered - for example whether you can send messages or access session notes - can help you plan how to use therapy most effectively.
When choosing a therapist for separation work, look for clinicians who list separation, divorce, relationship transitions, or co-parenting among their focus areas. Pay attention to the approaches they list and how those approaches match the kind of support you want - if you need help with practical decision-making, therapists who emphasize problem-solving and planning may be a fit; if you need help with loss and identity, look for professionals who highlight emotion-focused or grief-informed work. Consider credentials and experience in relevant areas, the languages offered, and whether the therapist mentions experience working with families or children if that matters to you. You might also look for practitioners who describe their approach to communication, conflict resolution, and boundaries so you have a sense of how they will support discussions with a former partner when appropriate.
Finally, trust your instincts about fit. The relationship between you and a therapist matters for progress. In early sessions, notice whether you feel heard and whether the therapist offers clear ways to address both emotional and practical needs. Therapy for separation often involves difficult conversations, but it should also offer a steady structure for recovery and forward planning. With the right match, you can build tools to manage immediate stressors, restore a sense of agency, and begin shaping the life you want after a relationship changes.