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Relationship Loss & Recovery

An ending is also
a beginning.

The end of a significant relationship is one of life's most disorienting experiences. Structured, compassionate support helps you grieve what was, rediscover who you are, and build toward what comes next.

Beyond survival —
rediscovering yourself.

A breakup or divorce isn't just the end of a relationship — it's the end of a shared identity, a future, a set of daily rituals, and sometimes an entire social world. The grief is real. The disorientation is profound. And the pressure to "bounce back" is often both premature and harmful.

This service provides structured, phase-based support that takes you from the raw aftermath through to a genuine sense of clarity, self-trust, and hope. Using attachment theory, CBT, and narrative therapy, we work on both the practical and emotional dimensions of recovery.

Whether your relationship ended through divorce, a long-term breakup, infidelity, or the slow erosion of what once felt certain — your experience deserves dedicated, specialised care.

At a Glance

Session Length50 – 60 minutes
FrequencyWeekly
FormatIn-person or Online
ModalitiesAttachment · CBT · Narrative
Typical Duration12 – 24 weeks
First StepFree 20-min consultation

This work is for you
wherever you are in the process.

You've recently separated or divorced and feel overwhelmed, lost, or afraid of who you are outside of the relationship.

You experienced infidelity or betrayal and are struggling with trust, self-worth, and making sense of what you thought you knew.

You ended a relationship that was unhealthy or abusive, and now feel conflicting emotions — relief, guilt, longing, shame — all at once.

You're navigating a divorce with children and need support to co-parent effectively while processing your own pain.

You keep repeating the same relationship patterns and want to understand why — before stepping into something new.

It's been a while since the relationship ended but you still feel stuck — unable to fully move forward or find yourself again.

Four phases toward
your new chapter

1

Stabilise

Manage the acute emotional pain and build immediate coping capacity for day-to-day functioning.

2

Understand

Explore the relationship's patterns, your role, your needs, and what this loss reveals about you.

3

Reclaim

Rebuild your identity, self-worth, and sense of who you are beyond this relationship.

4

Reimagine

Develop a vision for the life and relationships you actually want — grounded, clear, and yours.

"I thought I knew who I was. After 11 years of marriage ended, I had no idea. Working with Dr. Wells helped me realise that losing myself in the relationship had started long before it ended — and that finding myself was the real work."
Sarah O. — Divorce Recovery Client

About breakup &
divorce recovery

Absolutely. Therapy is not about assigning blame — it's about understanding. People who end relationships, or who behave in ways they regret, deserve support in understanding why, and in building the self-awareness to do things differently. There are no "undeserving" clients here.

This is one of the most common questions we work through together. Readiness isn't a fixed point — but some meaningful markers include: you've processed the grief, you understand your patterns, you're not seeking a relationship primarily to fill a void, and you have a clear sense of your own values and needs. We'll explore this together when the time is right.

Yes. We can work on the emotional regulation, communication skills, and boundary-setting that make co-parenting less painful — especially in high-conflict situations. This is individual support for you; if your ex-partner also wants support, I can refer them separately.

This is one of the most honest and common experiences in this work. Love and the decision that a relationship can't continue often coexist. We'll work through the grief of loving someone you can't be with — honouring the feeling without letting it trap you.

Your next chapter
is waiting for you.

Start with a free 20-minute conversation. No commitment, no pressure — just an honest first step.

Book Your Free Consultation