Facing a divorce or separation can feel overwhelming and confusing. However, having the right support during this difficult life transition can help you move forward with mental clarity and strength. At All in the Family Counselling in Singapore, we provide a secure, confidential, and compassionate space for individuals and couples navigating the complexities of divorce. With years of experience, our counsellor supports people through emotional upheaval, relationship breakdowns, and family transitions.
What is Divorce Counselling?
Divorce counselling is a type of psychotherapy designed to help individuals, couples, or families navigate the emotional, psychological, and practical challenges that arise due to separation during a marriage’s dissolution.
By providing a safe and supportive environment, counselling enables clients to process difficult feelings such as grief, anger, and confusion. Furthermore, it helps develop effective coping strategies to manage stress, improve communication, and encourage constructive co-parenting where needed.
Navigating Separation & Divorce
Separation and divorce bring complex emotional, logistical, and relationship challenges, requiring guidance and counselling to manage feelings, responsibilities, and the impact on all involved.
Understanding the Emotional Impact
Divorce brings a surge of emotions such as grief, anger, fear, betrayal, guilt, and uncertainty that can feel overwhelming, affecting your daily life and decision-making. By acknowledging and understanding these feelings, you can begin to process your emotions.
Coping with Stress & Uncertainty
As you begin to come to terms with your emotions, dealing with stress and uncertainty becomes easier. By monitoring your emotions, you can respond to difficult situations with greater calm and clarity rather than feeling overwhelmed by sudden triggers.
Furthermore, practising consistent self-care, such as maintaining healthy routines and seeking support, strengthens emotional resilience. Grounding techniques, including mindful breathing and present-moment awareness, also help stabilise anxious thoughts and maintain balance during this challenging period.
Support for Children & Families
With better emotional clarity, you can shift your attention toward supporting your children and the wider family through this transition.
Having open, age-appropriate communication helps children feel reassured and understood, while recognising their emotional reactions allows you to respond with sensitivity. Plus, learning the basics of co-parenting helps minimise conflict and creates a more stable, supportive environment for everyone involved.
Moving Forward After Separation
As your family concerns become manageable, you can start focusing on your personal recovery and growth after the divorce. Counselling can support you in this by helping you rediscover your identity, and regain self-worth following the challenges of a relationship breakdown.
Benefits of Separation & Divorce Counselling
While going through a separation or divorce, our counselling services can offer you the support to navigate these changes.
- Emotional clarity: Gain an understanding of feelings like sadness, anger, guilt, or fear, helping you feel more in control and emotionally balanced.
- Improved communication: Interactions with your ex-partner become calmer and clearer, lowering conflict and misunderstandings.
- Rebuilding self-esteem: Confidence is restored, and strengths are recognised, creating a greater sense of security.
- Healthier decision-making: Thoughtful, informed choices can be made for personal and family matters.
- Co-parenting support: Learn strategies to manage parenting responsibilities constructively, prioritising children’s well-being.
- Planning next steps: Move forward with practical guidance, set goals, and establish a stable routine after separation.
Our Divorce Counselling Process
Our approach to divorce counselling ensures clear, practical support throughout each stage of separation.
- Initial assessment: The process begins with an evaluation of emotional and relational dynamics to understand your unique situation.
- Identifying goals: Our counsellor then identifies your goals, whether focusing on reconciliation, separation, closure, or co-parenting support.
- Understanding patterns and triggers: She will examine behaviours and emotional responses that affect relationships and well-being.
- Skills building: You will learn strategies for emotional regulation, effective communication, and constructive conflict management.
- Transition planning: The counsellor guides you in planning actionable steps, setting routines, and creating a stable, supportive environment for both yourself and your family.
Coping Strategies During Divorce
Adopting practical coping strategies can help you go through the divorce process with calmness and control.
Maintain Clear Communication
Keep interactions with your ex-partner focused, respectful, and purposeful. Use calm language, listen actively, and set clear boundaries to reduce misunderstandings and prevent conflicts from escalating.
Prioritise Self-Care
Take care of your physical and emotional well-being. Maintain routines, get enough rest, eat well, and engage in activities that help reduce stress and support emotional resilience.
Seek Emotional Support
Lean on trusted friends, family, or support groups to share feelings and gain perspective. Talking openly about your emotions can ease the burden and prevent feelings from building up internally.
Stay Financially Informed
Understand your financial situation, including assets, obligations, and future planning. This will help you make confident decisions and reduce anxiety related to economic uncertainty.
Work with a Professional Counsellor
Consult our experienced therapist for counselling to work through emotional challenges and move forward with emotional balance after divorce.
Coping Post-Divorce
Adjusting to life after divorce is a gradual process that takes patience, self-compassion, and steady effort. Over time, small, consistent steps can help you bring back stability and a new direction in your life.
Establish a New Routine
Creating a daily routine restores structure and predictability, which can be deeply comforting after major life changes. As a result, it becomes easier to manage time, responsibilities, and emotional energy.
Start Rebuilding Your Identity
After separation, rediscovering who you are outside the relationship is important. Gradually reconnect with your interests, values, and personal strengths to regain self-trust.
Set New Goals
Setting small, achievable goals gives you something positive to work towards. This, in turn, helps restore motivation and a sense of progress.
Manage Finances Wisely
Reviewing your finances and creating a clear plan can reduce stress and support long-term security.
Continue Counselling if Needed
Ongoing counselling provides continued emotional support after divorce as new challenges arise.
Rebuild Social Connections
Staying connected with friends, family, and support networks helps reduce isolation and strengthens emotional well-being.
Our Divorce Counselling Fees
Our transparent pricing structure allows you to plan your counselling sessions with clarity.
| Services | Duration (12 PM to 3 AM Daily) | Price |
| Online and In-Person Counselling | 50 minutes | S$250 |
| 80 minutes | S$375 | |
| 100 minutes | S$500 | |
| Outside Office Hours | 50 minutes | S$450 |
Our Divorce Counsellor
With over 8 years of clinical counselling experience, Ms. Tammy Fontana is a highly trusted divorce counsellor known for her calm, practical, and evidence-based approach. She holds a Master’s degree in Mental Health Counselling from Capella University, USA, and is a Nationally Certified Counsellor (NCC). Her strong academic background, combined with real-world experience, allows her to guide clients with confidence.
She supports individuals through separation by helping them regulate intense emotions, build emotional intelligence, and manage distress in healthy ways. In addition, her work focuses strongly on conflict management and communication skills, which are essential for reducing tension and handling difficult conversations more effectively.
Ms. Fontana also provides guidance on co-parenting, helping parents place their children’s well-being at the centre of decision-making. With steady support, practical tools, and a compassionate style, she helps clients rebuild stability and direction during and after divorce.
FAQs About Divorce Counselling
How can divorce counselling help me?
Divorce counselling helps you process grief, manage stress, improve communication, and make clearer decisions during separation. It supports emotional balance, healthier coping, and practical planning for the next stage of life. The sessions conducted at our family therapy centre are led by a trained, qualified counsellor who provides personalised guidance throughout your journey.
What is the process of divorce counselling?
The counselling process usually starts with an initial assessment to understand your situation and goals. Next, our divorce counsellor helps identify emotional patterns, build coping skills, and improve communication. Over time, sessions also focus on planning next steps and creating a stable way forward.
Should I attend divorce counselling alone or with my partner?
That depends on your situation and goals. We offer both individual counselling for personal support and couple counselling in Singapore to improve communication and co-parenting. In either case, our sessions are tailored to provide practical, focused guidance that meets your specific needs.
What’s the difference between marriage counselling and divorce counselling?
Marriage counselling focuses on strengthening the relationship and resolving issues to stay together, whereas divorce counselling supports emotional adjustment, decision-making, and transition after separation.
How long does divorce counselling usually take?
The duration of our counselling sessions varies based on your goals and emotional needs. Some clients find support within a few sessions, while others continue counselling for several months to get extended support post-divorce.
Is separation counselling the same as divorce counselling?
Separation counselling and divorce counselling are closely related but differ slightly in focus. Separation counselling supports couples during the decision-making phase, while divorce counselling focuses on adjustment after the decision. Our services cover both stages to ensure continuous, well-rounded support.
Book an Appointment
To begin your divorce counselling journey with us, simply fill in the contact form below. Our team will reach out promptly to guide you through the next steps and help you book your first session.