When clients go through a separation or divorce, emotions run high — and rightly so. But when those emotions begin to interfere with the legal process, everyone suffers.
Family law firms often find themselves in a difficult position: their clients are overwhelmed, struggling to cope, and constantly looking to their solicitor for emotional reassurance, comfort, or advice. But while legal professionals are highly skilled in law, they are not trained therapists — nor should they have to be.
That’s where an emotional support partner comes in.
At Sea Change Therapy & Coaching, I work alongside family lawyers to support their clients through the emotional impact of separation — so that legal proceedings can unfold more smoothly, efficiently, and humanely.
⚖️ The Reality for Family Law Firms
If you’re a family lawyer, this might sound familiar:
Your client cries in every meeting
They’re unable to make key decisions
They ignore your advice and then panic
You spend 45 minutes of a one-hour consultation listening to their emotional distress
You feel pressure to “fix” things that aren’t legal in nature
You didn’t train for this — and frankly, it’s not the work you’re being paid for.
While empathy is essential in legal practice, holding space for a client’s emotions without the proper training or boundaries can lead to:
Delays and indecision
Emotional fatigue for your team
Lower productivity
Missed deadlines or poor communication
Strained solicitor-client relationships
And all of that affects not just the client experience — but your firm’s reputation, efficiency, and morale.
💡 The Role of a Breakup & Divorce Coach
As a breakup and divorce coach, my role is to support clients emotionally alongside the legal work you do.
I help them:
Regulate intense emotions
Reduce reactivity and improve communication
Build clarity and confidence in decision-making
Stay focused and self-resourced
Transition from survival mode to a more stable, forward-looking mindset
This means they’re more present and productive when working with you — and more able to understand and act on your advice.
🤝 A Professional Alliance That Benefits Everyone
Partnering with a coach like me isn’t just about adding “wellbeing” to your services. It’s about improving outcomes across the board.
For your clients:
They feel emotionally supported
They gain tools to cope more effectively
They make decisions from a place of calm rather than fear
They complete the legal process feeling stronger, not shattered
For your firm:
You reduce the emotional load on solicitors and staff
You keep cases moving forward without unnecessary delays
You provide a higher standard of holistic client care
You enhance your reputation for professionalism, empathy, and forward-thinking practice
This isn’t therapy. It’s not counselling. It’s focused, forward-moving coaching designed to support your clients through a disruptive life transition — without disrupting your workflow.
🧭 How It Works
The process is simple and completely flexible:
You refer a client (formally or informally — by email, verbally, or using a referral sheet)
I contact them directly with care, confidentiality, and clarity
We work together separately — while you carry on your legal work uninterrupted
You receive occasional updates (with consent) or simply the peace of knowing they’re in safe hands
There’s no cost to the firm, and you remain the primary point of legal contact throughout.
📝 A Note From a Referring Solicitor
“Since referring our first client to Donna, the difference has been night and day.
She’s calmer, more focused, and the legal process is actually moving forward — without the emotional rollercoaster.”
🌊 Ready to Explore a Partnership?
I work with family law firms who want to provide more than just legal outcomes — who want to support their clients through every part of this major life change.
If you’d like to explore how we could work together, I’d love to offer a short introductory call or send you a digital referral pack.
Let’s support your clients together — practically, professionally, and compassionately.
👉 01543 398928 or 07737 068610
📩 enquiries@seachangetherapyandcoaching.com
🌐 https://seachangetherapyandcoaching.com