Divorce Counselling
What Is Divorce Counselling?
Divorce is an emotional and legal journey that demands significant courage. During the process of getting divorced in Singapore, you and your ex-partner need to accept the end of the relationship, build emotionally and financially independent lives, and definitively close the chapter on the past.
Divorce can also be a challenging process for families, and many parents worry about how it will affect their children. You may have asked yourselves, “Should we stay together for the sake of our kids?” However, sometimes divorce is the best option—and that’s okay. The common belief that divorce always severely harms children is not entirely true, and each child reacts differently to divorce.
With an intertwined history and shared experiences between you and your partner, moving on from divorce is much easier said than done. Establishing clear boundaries and communication rules in the presence of a qualified professional and impartial third party can be helpful, and seeking support from a counsellor can ease the strain of fragile circumstances.
At New Leaf, we offer a neutral space for counselling to support you in the process of ending your marriage. During the divorce process, you may experience intense emotions such as pain, grief, anger, and confusion, leading to isolation and uncertainty about the future.
Divorce Counselling provides a structured, compassionate environment for you to express your emotions and navigate the challenges of marital separation. Counselling helps you manage their emotional well-being, understand divorce’s legal and financial considerations, foster healthy and respectful communication with your partner, particularly in co-parenting scenarios, and strengthen resilience to future complex scenarios.
Benefits of Divorce Counselling
Divorce Counselling can be beneficial before, during, or after legal proceedings. It provides a structured environment for developing coping mechanisms, focusing on future planning, and navigating family dynamics.
The Counselling process also helps you establish personal and professional goals post-divorce, ensuring you continue to cultivate your sense of self independent of your relationship circumstances and changes.
Divorce Counselling is a safe, confidential space for you — with or without your ex-partner — to discuss your feelings and experiences associated with the end of your relationship. Counselling helps to alleviate the emotional burden of a significant life transition and enables the smooth transition to the next chapter of life that you deserve.
If you are interested in pursuing Divorce Counselling, we ask that you schedule an appointment by completing the contact form on our website here. Our expert staff will guide you through the application process and pair you with a suitable counsellor.
Collaborative Therapy For Co-Parenting
Co-parenting after divorce can be difficult for ex-spouses, but working with a therapist can help create solutions that prioritise the children’s well-being while balancing the responsibilities of each parent.
In collaborative therapy, both parents can express their values and perspectives on raising their children, with the therapist facilitating the process by guiding parents toward mutual agreements. This shared understanding enables you and your ex-partner to work together more effectively in caring for your children despite changes in your own relationship.
Meet Our Practitioners Specialising In Divorce Counselling

Joshua Koh
Counsellor

Soolin Choi
Counsellor

Diandra Andersen
Counsellor

Shrutika Kapoor
Counsellor

Fiona Maher O'Sullivan
Counsellor, Speakers

Vivien Tay
Counsellor