Divorce Counselling
Hold on, Pain ends
Does This Sound Familiar?
Are you contemplating whether to stay or leave?
Are you in the process of separation from your partner & struggling with painful emotions?
Your partner decided that they are “done with the relationship”. You are shocked & you don’t want them to leave.
You filed for divorce but looking for a peaceful mediation.
You would like to learn how to co-parent with your partner.
You're facing the unexpected, grappling with the fact that someone once close now feels like a stranger. Despite your efforts, fatigue sets in as you cling to emotions of hurt, anger, sadness, and shame, seeking meaning in the chaos. Take a breath; you're not alone. Breakups are tough, and we offer a safe, neutral space for you to introspect. Whether alone or with your partner, we support you in gaining clarity about your needs, helping you separate your individual identity from the relationship. This process fosters understanding, personal growth, and potential reconnection.
Couples that reach out to Voyage Couples Therapy in Etobicoke or virtually across Ontario often report struggling with:
What Clients Commonly Experience
Lack of love or intimacy
Communication breakdowns
Loneliness in relationship
Non-stop arguments
Infidelity
Abuse (emotional/physical or sexual)
Financial problems
Lack of commitment
Addiction
Unequal household labor
To be human is to need others and this is no flaw or weakness -Sue Johnson
Specializing in Divorce Counselling & Support For
Exploring the fear of what life would look like without the other partner
Impact of divorce/separation on children
Learning to communicate without getting stuck into frustrating circles of “arguments”
Processing emotions regarding separation/divorce
Identifying patterns that kept you stuck
Creating a “Healing separation agreement”
Deeper dialogue regarding your concerns about the relationship
Rules are around “sexual engagement” with each other or “others”
Amicably discuss important decisions like child care, finances, living arrangements, etc.
Establishing boundaries for effective cohabitation
We want you to know just because you are on a cross-roads its not a failure of you or your relationships, instead:
You have deep love & respect but have grown apart
It was maybe “never” meant to be
There is “hope” beneath layers of hurt & resentment & ability to rebuild the broken bonds
You have chosen to accept & peacefully “let go”
Dive Deeper Into Our Key Areas of Focus
Co-Parenting Through Separation
Children are impacted the hardest when mommy & daddy decide to go their separate ways. Suddenly, their bubble of “happily forever” gets punctured…this brings in a lot of “big feelings” for them & often, they can struggle to make meaning out of it.
Even though you have chosen to end the romantic partnership, being co-parents is a life-long partnership you have signed with each other. We assist parents in developing a collaborative & harmonious partnership as co-parents with the goal of “Children First.”
“Let's raise our child together rather than making them choose which parent to pick”
Foster healthier parenting approaches together.
Prioritize children's well-being in decision-making.
Enhance communication skills and reduce conflicts.
Establish consistent messaging on rules and expectations.
Develop a comprehensive parenting plan for visitation, living arrangements, and responsibilities.
Explore family counselling and child therapy to support them through the transition
Navigating Finances Through Separation
Navigating conversations about finances during a separation is undoubtedly challenging, especially when emotions run high. We understand the complexities and hurdles that can impede decision-making, particularly when both parties are dealing with the emotional turmoil of separation.
In our role, we aim to provide a safe and supportive space for couples to openly share their thoughts and concerns regarding financial matters and arrangements. We offer assistance in several ways:
Creating financial goals
Discussions around financial independence, responsibilities & future plans
Defining: shared expenses, debt & asset division
Mediating financial disagreements & finding a common ground of compromise
Managing emotional distress that stems from insecurities & fears attached to money
Building financial literacy & working toward financial independence
Counselling for Healing After Divorce/Separation
Breakups and divorces inflict overwhelming pain, disrupting routines, home life, relationships, and self-perception. The uncertainty about the future and solitude intensify emotional turmoil.
Thoughts to ponder:
How did you contribute to the relationship's problems?
Do you repeat mistakes or choose the wrong person?
Evaluate your stress-handling methods. Can they be improved?
Accept people for who they are, not who you want them to be.
Control negative feelings; avoid letting them dominate.
Collaboratively, we delve into the breakup's root causes and individual contributions, facilitating a deeper understanding. Moving on necessitates exploring one's role in relationship dynamics and extracting valuable lessons to prevent recurring mistakes. This reflective process empowers personal growth, resilience, and the cultivation of healthier connections for a positive future.
I am ready but I have some questions. What do I do?
We at “Voyage Couples Therapy” understand the importance of having a connection with your therapist before you commit to the process. We offer a Free 20-minute consultation so that you feel completely confident in finding the right fit, understand our outcome-driven model & get started with building the dream life that you deserve.
Ready to take the next steps toward your healing expedition?
Explore Specialities
We encourage you to learn more about how can we offer support, and our modalities & identify services aligning with your needs.
Book a 20min Consultation
During our call, we explore your needs & goals, answer your questions & explain our process to therapy.
Attend First Session
After the consultation, attend your first session where we dive deeper into your objectives and begin our collaborative journey.