Therapy for Separation and Divorce

Healing Hearts, Navigating New Beginnings

Support for Break-ups, Separation, and Divorce

Support for individuals, couples, and families. Support for low and high conflict separation, separation from a toxic or abusive partner, separation from a narcissist.

Going through a breakup, separation, or divorce is tough, and we get that. Here at The Therapeutic Way, our therapists care about helping you through this hard time. Our therapists are here to listen and support you as you figure things out. We want to help you heal and discover the strength within you. Whether you were blindsided or it was anticipated, think of us as your guides on the path to feeling better and finding a fresh start. You're not alone – let's take this journey together and make it uniquely yours.

Have you recently gone through a break-up, separation, or divorce?

How to survive a break-up, separation, or divorce?

Most of the time, we know a break-up or separation is bound to happen. But no matter how much we start preparing ourselves, hearing the words can be so heart breaking. Sometimes it comes out of nowhere and we feel blindsided. We feel like a fool and wonder how we didn’t see it coming. Going through a separation is not easy. You’ll have to learn to live (on your own) all over again. While it'll be hard and challenging, you will get through it.

If you are grieving from a separation, allow yourself to feel all those messy emotions. Cry it out, scream into a pillow, hit the gym, do whatever helps. Reach out to people who are there to support you. If you feel like your friends or family won’t get it, our therapists will.

Next, it’s best to set some boundaries so you have space to heal. If you can’t go no-contact, go low-contact. That part is extremely hard as you’ll feel it’s official. So take the time you need and do it one step at a time.

It’s also time to start remembering who you were outside the relationship. Do things you use to enjoy by yourself. If you can’t remember, find new activities to do.

Don't rush the healing process. It's okay to take your time. If things get really tough, consider chatting with one of our therapist.

Separating or divorcing a narcissist?

Separating from a narcissist, takes a LOT of courage. You are walking away from the mind games, emotional rollercoasters, the manipulation, gaslighting, rage…Separating from a narcissist or a toxic relationship may not even feel like its over, even though it is really over. They may not respect your boundaries, if you have kids, they can use your children against you, they may have used fear such as telling you “no one will accept you”. It makes you wonder how they still have a hold even though you have walked away. You are also probably dealing with the grief. You genuinely loved them. You wondered and hoped that they would change and things would get better.

Our narcissistic abuse therapists holds space for you to work through this. We get that leaving an abusive relationship is not easy. We know you still think of the good times and wondered if you were the problem. There’s no shame in that. Our therapists will support and guide you through this journey. Whether you are going no or low contact, setting boundaries, dealing with the break-up, having to co-parent, we can help you manage the anxiety, stress, and mixture of feelings that are coming up.

Our therapists specializes in narcissistic abuse recovery. If you are leaving a toxic relationship, we can help.

How can our therapists help you during a break-up, separation, or divorce?

Break-up, separation, or divorce therapy is like having a helpful friend by your side during a tough time. It's a safe place where you can talk about your feelings and figure out how to deal with them. Your therapist will be like a guide, giving you smart ideas to handle stress and sadness. They can also help you talk better with your ex if you need to.

It's a bit like having a coach for your heart, helping you discover new things about yourself and showing you that you can still have a good future, even if things are different now. Think of it as having your own personal cheerleader (or someone you can cry to) as you navigate through this big change in your life.

THE THERAPEUTIC WAY

How we can help you through separation and divorce?

  • Manage emotional distress, loneliness and hopelessness

  • Navigating single-hood, co-parenting, creating healthier ways of interaction (setting boundaries)

  • Working through the grief, anger, finding closure, and building a plan to move forward

  • Improving your self-esteem and self-worth

  • Relaxation techniques to manage and reduce triggering or stress symptoms and develop coping strategies

  • Reducing negative thinking, overthinking, worrying, and unhelpful thoughts

  • Get back to doing the basic things in life, such as hygiene, work, school, etc.

Therapy for Break-up, Separation, and Divorce at The Therapeutic Way

We offer separation and divorce counselling for individuals, couples, and families. Whether you have just gone through a break-up, or planned on break-up, or your partner just dropped that bomb on you, it hurts. We can never be really prepared for this. Sometimes talking to an outside person helps.

When you don’t want to burden your friends and families or don’t know how to offer support, our doors are open for you.

We use different types of counselling techniques such as Compassionate Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Parts Work from Internal Family System, Somatic Therapy, and more. Reach out today to book a session with a relationship therapist.

  • By the first session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of your suffering and how therapy will support you.

  • By the fifth session, you’ll have learned ways to cope with the emotions, define the relationship moving forward, co-parenting, and learning ways to move forward.

  • By the twelfth session, you’ll feel more confident in making meaningful choices, you’ll be able to implement the skills and techniques talked about, and have the relationship you want with yourself or/and with your ex.

Reach out today to schedule a consultation call with a licensed therapist.

THE THERAPEUTIC WAY TEAM

Therapists specializing in breakups, separation, and divorce

Erin Coffell

*Accepting New Clients for low cost therapy

SAMANTHA BURNS

*Accepting New Clients

SARAH CAMPBELL

*Accepting New Clients

You are not alone!

We offer a 20 mins free consultation so we can discuss how therapy can help you. 

In person appointments now available at 3425 Harvester Road Unit 213, Burlington, Ontario

FAQs

Please reach us at info@thetherapeuticway.ca if you cannot find an answer to your question.

  • Fees

    Individual therapy: 50 mins, 75 mins, 90 mins: $150- $180 +HST

    Couples therapy: 50 mins, 75 mins, 90 mins: $170- $210 +HST

    Family therapy: 50 mins, 75 mins, 90 mins: $170- $210 +HST

    Cancellation fee is charged as follows:

    Less than 24 hours before the appointment: 50% of session rate

    No-show appointment: 100% of session rate

    In case of illness or emergency, one time exemption and thereafter we require 24 hours notice

    Arriving beyond 20 minutes late will require a re-scheduling of your appointment.

  • Yes, we do.

    It is recommended that you reach out to your insurance provider before our session to confirm whether your services are covered by a registered psychotherapist and eligible for reimbursement.

    After our session, you will be provided with a receipt that includes all the information required to submit to your insurer for reimbursement. If you have not been reimbursed, remember to keep your receipts to claim for tax deductions as medical expenses on your personal income tax filing.

  • The type of therapy that is best for you, depends on you as a person and the reason you are seeking therapy. There are different types of therapy, such as somatic-based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, trauma-informed therapies, holistic therapy, existential therapy, and more. The type of therapy that is right for you will depend what you are looking for. While you may have an input in this, majority of the time the therapist will know what is best suited for you and will let you know.

    At The Therapeutic Way, we work with clients using an integrative approach to therapy, meaning using different modalities to suit your needs. We use a trauma-informed, holistic, and relational approach to working with you. Click here to learn more.

  • The difference between psychotherapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist, depends on education and scope of practice.

    Psychotherapist, psychologist, and psychiatrist can provide therapy called talk therapy.

    A psychotherapist can provide therapy under the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario, a psychologist can provide therapy under the College of Psychologists of Ontario, and a psychiatrist can provide therapy under College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario.

    Difference:

    Psychotherapist Education: Master’s Degree or higher

    Psychologist Education: PhD or PsyD.

    Psychiatrist: MD

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    Psychotherapist: Can’t diagnose

    Psychologist: Can do assessment and diagnose

    Psychiatrist: Can do assessment, diagnose, and prescribe medication

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    Psychotherapist Training: Counselling and focus on therapy techniques

    Psychologist: Focus on clinical research and assessment

    Psychiatrist: Use medical treatment such as prescribing medications for mental health conditions

    Before seeking help, it’s important to know what you need and are seeking. A consultation call can help you decide.

    At The Therapeutic Way, we are registered psychotherapist with the College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario.

  • The term psychotherapy and counselling are often used interchangeably with some slight differences. Psychotherapy refers to the treatment based for psychological disorders and mental health issues, such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, ect. Counselling refers to wellness support and providing insights and clarity which leads to growth or personal betterment.

    At The Therapeutic Way, we provide both psychotherapy and counselling.

  • Online therapy is as effective as in person therapy. What is most important with any format of therapy is the strong therapeutic relationship between you and your therapist. Online therapy is a good option when coming in-person is not feasible, when you have dependents at home, and it is also more convenient.

    At The Therapeutic Way, we offer online therapy and therapy by phone from the convenience of your home. Click here to learn more about our online therapy.