When the relationship is ending, but you still have to deal with each other
Maybe you are still living in the same house but barely speaking.
Maybe you have moved out, but every text from your ex puts you on edge.
You may be trying to figure out what to tell the kids, how to handle handoffs and co-parenting, or whether separating was actually the right decision.
Some days you feel relieved. Other days you miss what you had, question everything, or get angry all over again.
You do not have to sort everything out at once
Separation can take over your headspace.
One conversation turns into an argument. One message from your ex can throw off your whole day. You may feel stuck between guilt, anger, sadness, relief, and uncertainty about what comes next.
Therapy can help you slow things down, sort out what is yours to deal with, and decide how you want to respond without every interaction pulling you back into the same conflict.
You do not need to have the next chapter figured out yet.
Separation & Divorce Counselling in Ontario & British Columbia
Therapy Helps provides online counselling for men dealing with separation, divorce, co-parenting stress, conflict with an ex, and the uncertainty that comes with major relationship change.
Online sessions are available across Ontario and British Columbia, including Vancouver and Burnaby.
Michael Chahal – Relationship Problems, Separation & Divorce, Breakups