Divorce and separation can bring uncertainty, grief, anger, relief, fear, conflict, financial pressure, changed routines and questions about identity or parenting. People respond differently. Feeling distressed does not establish a diagnosis, and an online guide cannot determine whether anxiety, low mood, trauma, physical health, sleep disruption, coercion or a particular relationship circumstance is most relevant. An assessment led conversation can explore what is happening now, what support is already around you and what feels hardest to carry. It may consider sleep, mood, safety, conflict, housing, finances, work, family responsibilities, children and the way repeated legal or practical decisions affect wellbeing. Therapy is not mediation, couples therapy, legal advice, financial advice, child custody advice or a substitute for specialist domestic abuse support. CBT based therapy may be considered after assessment where appropriate. It can provide a private space to explore worry, low mood, self criticism, avoidance, rumination, difficult boundaries and the emotional effects of change. It cannot decide who is at fault, reconcile a relationship, determine legal rights, advise on court proceedings or guarantee a particular outcome. Concerns about legal, financial or parenting arrangements need an appropriately qualified adviser. Where there is controlling behaviour, coercion, threats, violence, stalking or fear for your safety or someone else’s, specialist domestic abuse support and urgent safeguarding advice may be needed. If children may be at risk, contact the relevant emergency, safeguarding or statutory service. Urgent appropriate help is needed if you feel unable to stay safe, have thoughts of suicide or self harm, experience psychosis or have a sudden marked change in mental state. For related information, see anxiety support at lyceumclinic.co.uk/therapy/anxiety/ and depression support at lyceumclinic.co.uk/therapy/depression/. You can enquire about current arrangements and whether individual CBT based therapy may be suitable for your circumstances.