Support After a Relationship Ending

Counselling in Ascot, Online and by Telephone

When a relationship ends, something in your world shifts - even if the ending was expected, mutual, or “for the best.”

You might find that the life you knew no longer fits, or that the version of you who existed inside that relationship feels suddenly out of reach.

Some endings happen quietly.
Others arrive like a shock.
But all can leave you feeling unanchored, lost, or unsure of who you are now.

If you’re here, it may be because you’re trying to make sense of emotions that feel too big, too many, or too tangled to hold alone.

When a Relationship Ends, the Impact Reaches Far Beyond the Break-Up

Relationship endings rarely touch just one part of life. They can unsettle your:

sense of identity (“Who am I now?”)
confidence or self-worth
relationships with friends or family
daily routines and familiar roles
ability to trust yourself or others
emotional stability (waves of sadness, anger, panic, numbness)
future plans - the ones that now need to be rewritten

Even if you’re functioning on the outside, inside you may feel:

overwhelmed
deeply lonely
confused about what you want
unsure how to move forward
caught between grief and relief
triggered by memories or old wounds

Break-ups can stir up the past, shake up the present, and blur the future.
It’s not unusual to feel as though your whole inner landscape has shifted.

You Might Recognise Yourself in These Questions

Who am I without this person?
How do I rebuild when everything feels unfamiliar?
Why does this hurt so much, even if it was the right decision?
Why does it feel like I’m going backwards?
Will I ever feel like myself again?
What do I do with all the plans we made?
Why am I second-guessing everything?

There is no “right way” to feel after a relationship ends.
Break-ups are emotional, practical, and relational losses.

The Practical Realities Can Feel Just as Overwhelming

A relationship ending doesn’t only affect your emotions - it can reshape the practical structure of your life in ways you never expected.

Family and Co-Parenting

navigating childcare alone or in new patterns
managing handovers or communication with an ex
supporting children emotionally while holding your own pain
carrying the pressure to “hold it all together”

Finances and Housing

money worries
dividing assets
legal decisions and paperwork
the stress of possibly having to move home
fears about managing financially by yourself

Identity and Daily Life

being single again after many years
facing weekends, evenings, and occasions alone
feeling unsure how to fill your time
worrying whether you’ll ever find love again
wondering if you can build a stable, fulfilling future

The Fear of Starting Over

“How am I going to cope on my own?”
“What does my life look like now?”
“What if I never feel secure again?”
“How do I start from scratch when I feel so tired?”

These stresses can pile on top of emotional pain, leaving you drained, scattered, or overwhelmed.

You don’t have to manage all of this alone.

Imagine...

...waking with a little more steadiness - feeling less overwhelmed by the heartbreak, clearer in your emotions, and more connected to the parts of yourself that feel lost or shaken.

Healing doesn’t have to be rushed.
It’s about finding your footing again, gently and at your own pace.

How Counselling Can Help After a Relationship Ends

Counselling offers space to:

process the emotional impact of the ending
understand the meaning this relationship held for you
explore patterns or beliefs that have resurfaced
rebuild your identity beyond the relationship
develop self-compassion instead of self-blame
find clarity about what you want next
reconnect with your needs, values, and boundaries

Break-ups can feel like a loss of self.
Counselling helps you rediscover who you are now - not who you were in the relationship.

Why I’m a Good Fit for This Work

I have a deep affinity for supporting people through moments that reshape identity and meaning.

My own lived experience of profound grief and life change - combined with four years of therapeutic training and professional counselling experience - has given me a grounded understanding of how disorienting, painful, and transformative these times can be.

My approach is gentle, relational, and steady.
I won’t rush you, minimise your feelings, or push you toward a version of “moving on” that doesn’t feel true to you.

We’ll work together to understand the full impact of this ending - emotionally, practically, and psychologically - and help you rebuild at a pace that feels right.

Working Together

Sessions are available:

In person in Ascot, Berkshire
Online
By telephone

You’re welcome whether you’re at the beginning of a break-up, months on, or feeling the ripples of a past relationship that still affects you.

Next Steps

If you’re navigating the pain, uncertainty, or identity shifts that follow a relationship ending, you don’t have to face it alone.

⬤ Contact me to arrange a free 15-minute consultation.
Together, we can explore what you’re carrying and what you may need as you begin to rebuild.

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