Separation and Divorce Coaching

Are you recently separated and ready to move forward with separation and divorce coaching?

Are you looking for expert guidance through the Court process?

Are you confused about your children’s best interest?

I’m Deborah Bruinsma, and I provide professional separation and divorce coaching. I will assist you to navigate your separation in a healthy, self-aware, resilient and powerful way.

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Is divorce coaching right for you?

Have you recently separated from your partner, or are you in the midst of a divorce?

Are you concerned about the financial and emotional burden of divorce and want to avoid excessive legal fees?

Are you riding a rollercoaster of emotions - feeling overwhelmed, alone and unsure which way to turn?

Are you worried about your children's wellbeing, and hope to shelter them from the current conflict?

Are you struggling to navigate co-parenting boundaries, while receiving conflicting advice from family and friends?

Have you attended mediation without success – while hoping to avoid litigation?

Are you considering a lawyer, and unsure how to choose one that is right for you?

Has your ex-partner initiated litigation and you are unsure what to expect?

Do you need support and guidance through the Court process?

Wanting to move forward and start afresh - to find your feet and become the best version of yourself?

I can help you to navigate separation and divorce with respect and compassion, to reclaim your confidence and freedom.

Support Pathways

Develop a road map with strategies

Painful emotions have the ability to cloud our judgement. I will assist you in the decision-making process and to develop clear strategies. Together we will focus on practical goals, while I support you through the difficult emotions you may experience.

Manage communication and negotiation

When experiencing grief, loss and anger, having open and constructive communication with your ex-partner can be tough. Separation coaching will help you to be responsible for your communication. Managing your emotions and being aware of your triggers is important and will provide you with a sense of control.

Navigate the Family Court system

I understand that you'd rather not deal with the Family Court system, but if you have arrived in this place I can help. I will prepare you and help you to avoid possible pitfalls with the goal to make the process smoother and more cost-effective.

Provide child focused guidance

Children do not have a say in separation while it can significantly change their lives. As a Family Consultant, I can assist you to develop successful parenting plans and to manage your children's big emotions. I will ensure that you and your children are well resourced.

Offer guidance to self-represent

You may choose to self-represent to save on legal costs. This process can be intensive, stressful and time-consuming. If you choose this path, I will assist you to prepare for litigation, remain focused and avoid unwanted and costly obstacles.

Prepare you to see a lawyer

Legal consultations can be between $400 and $800 per hour. It is important that you receive the most out of each session. I will save you time, stress and money by preparing you with the appropriate questions and information before you see your lawyer. This will ultimately reduce your legal costs.

Why me?

I understand through personal and professional experience that separation can be crippling, exhausting and isolating. Everything you once knew has changed. And to add to the stress, navigating the legal system can be overwhelming, confusing and costly.

Through coaching, I will work with you to identify immediate and long-term goals and implement action plans. I will assist with communication with your ex-partner and children, and guide you through the Court system to ensure you save time, money and stress. Most importantly, I will encourage and challenge you to see divorce as an opportunity for a more desirable future.

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