You don't have to do this alone
Counselling and strategic coaching — clarity and confidence to make empowered choices through your relationship, separation or divorce.

30 years experience
Separation & Divorce Counselling Australia & NZ
For over 30 years, we have provided our Australian and New Zealand clients with genuine nurturing support and confidential guidance to navigate their relationship challenges:
- to decide whether to stay or go
- to help identify and address red flags or safety concerns in their relationships
- to safely leave a relationship and access resources
- separation coaching — emotional, financial, parenting and legal strategy support
- rebuilding your life after separation to emerge with strategy and greater confidence.
Practical, affordable and emotional support - when you need it most.
Book a free chat todayEmotional clarity
A supportive and calm space to help process the emotions of the relationship challenges and to emerge with greater confidence.
Practical guidance
Organised separation planning, co-parenting, decision making, knowledge around legal and financial options.
Better communication
Strategies to reduce conflict with your ex and protect children at the centre of every conversation.
Less cost, less stress
Clear-headed clients spend less on legal hours and avoid drawn-out disputes that drain everyone involved.
How we help
Multiple ways to support you, wherever you are in the journey.

1:1 Counselling or Strategic Coaching
Confidential, personal counselling or strategic coaching. Get clarity on your next steps with credible and empathetic support.
Book a free chat or session →Preparing for Mediation Coaching
Practical, focused coaching to help you walk into mediation feeling prepared, calm and clear about what you want to achieve.
Book a session →Co-Parenting Coaching
Support to build healthier communication and structures with your co-parent so children stay at the centre of every decision.
Book a session →Purchase Your Separation Survival Guide
Beautifully designed step-by-step guides that walk you through each stage of separation and divorce.
Find out more →Domestic and Family Violence Support
Practical, confidential support when you need it most. Navigate your options with care and clarity.
Find out more →Corporate Workplace Advice
Support for organisations whose employees are navigating separation, divorce or domestic violence.
For employers →


Every client is different - we offer individualised support.
"When faced with the most difficult time in mine and my children's lives, SSN was exceptional. Dedicated, professional and confidential — I saved a fortune in the process."
"When things were spiralling out of control, Susan helped me really listen, communicate with my son, and assisted with parenting and financial matters. She was ready in my darkest moments."
"I felt lonely and confused. Susan helped me the whole way from counselling to communicating with my ex, right up to consent orders. I could not have done it without her."
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