Jane’s story

“My husband had had an affair with a work colleague and left me and our 6 year old child after I found out. It was about 10 months after this came out that I contacted Claire, after my solicitor had given me her details about 6 months prior. 

I knew I needed to move forward and find a way to live and coparent while going through a difficult mediation and divorce process.

At that time I was feeling at rock bottom. I cried all the time. I was hurting and resentful.  I was incredibly stressed every time I had to see my child’s father.  I had been going to a counsellor for 10 months by then but felt I needed something more future focused than retrospective. I felt completely lost as though the divorce was just happening to me, and that was out of my control. 

Claire helped me reframe my thoughts and identify ways to help me feel more empowered, confident and back in control of my own life. 

Claire asked me to think of a time I had previously felt empowered. I remembered an occasion I hadn’t thought about for over 20 years. She suggested I channel that feeling and keep reminders with me. I still have a picture to remind me of that on my phone Lock Screen! 

The biggest shift was that I felt lighter and more empowered. I was able to go into mediation meetings with more confidence, and I was able to start to communication with my child’s father in a more appropriate way for the wellbeing of my child. 

Claire is very supportive and understanding. Her suggestions have stayed with me and I continue to use her techniques almost a year on. My outlook on life and the future is so much brighter and more positive since she helped me reframe my thinking, and highlighted areas to work on. 

I would definitely recommend Claire! She changed my perspective for the better. While the divorce process still rumbles on, I am in a much better place to be able to face the process, act with dignity and confidence, and advocate for my child.”