You don't have to like each other. You just have to find a way to parent together.
Coparenting after separation is one of the most emotionally complex things a person can navigate.
You're trying to do right by your children while managing your own grief, hurt, or anger, often in close contact with the person who caused it.
It doesn't have to look perfect. But it can get easier.
Coparenting counselling is a space to develop practical tools, improve communication, and find a way to work together as parents, even when the relationship between you is difficult or painful.
Who this is for:
Coparenting counselling is available for separated or divorced parents who want to reduce conflict and create a more stable environment for their children.
Sessions can be attended individually; you don't need the other parent's participation to make progress.
If both parents are open to it, joint sessions can also be helpful for developing shared communication strategies.
Why does it matter?
Because children are remarkably attuned to the tension between their parents, even when adults believe they're hiding it.
Reducing conflict in your coparenting relationship is one of the most meaningful things you can do for your children's long-term well-being.
What We’ll Work On:
Communicating about your children without conflict escalating
Establishing boundaries that work for everyone
Managing triggers and emotional reactivity in co-parenting situations
Making decisions together around parenting, schooling, and your kids’ well-being
Keeping children out of adult conflict
Developing a working relationship that feels more stable and sustainable
Book a free 30-minute intro call to talk about your situation and how coparenting counselling might help.
Frequently Asked Questions
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The frequency of sessions depends on your goals and current needs. Most clients start with weekly sessions, but we can adjust to fortnightly or monthly if that works better for your schedule or stage of healing.
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My current rates for 60-min individual sessions is $140 AUD.
Concession rates are available for clients who are experiencing financial hardship. Please email Meg at hello@megjames.com.au if you would like to request a concession rate.
As an ACA-registered counsellor, I’m also able to accept NDIS funding under line item 15_043_0128_1_3.
Payment is due in full either upon booking or on the day of your session.
Your credit card information will be securely stored for automatic processing.
I charge a cancellation fee equal to the cost of your session if you cancel less than 48 hours before your session.
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Yes! I offer online sessions via secure video call, so you can work with me from anywhere, as long as you have a stable internet connection.
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I offer flexible session times, including mornings, afternoons, and occasional weekends and evenings. Availability can vary, so it’s best to book an intro call to find a time that suits you.
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As a counsellor, I’m not qualified to diagnose clients. I prefer to get to know each client, work with them to make sense of their unique symptoms and see where we need to focus our sessions to help alleviate stressors. At times, I may discuss your view of diagnosis or potential diagnostic labels with you in order to provide you with resources or referrals.
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Prior to your first session, you will receive intake forms via email. Please fill these out before we meet.
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Individual sessions are typically 60 minutes. We’ll use this time to explore what’s happening for you and develop tools and strategies to support your healing.
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Your first session is an opportunity to share your story, discuss your goals, and explore whether we’re a good fit. It’s a collaborative, safe space to begin your journey.
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I believe the therapeutic relationship is centred on the idea that the client is the expert on their own lives. You know your experiences best and you know what you need to focus on in therapy. Because of this, I will trust you to come prepared each week with topics and areas of concern that you would like to explore together in your session. You are the guide: you will learn how to voice your needs and reclaim your autonomy by telling me what you want from each session.
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Each session and the duration of your treatment is individualised based on your own personal needs. Overall, there is no set length of time I can estimate for our time together. Once you reach a point of growth where you feel confident in the goals you have reached, we will decide together when to bring your season of therapy to an end. This will be a collaborative process, from the beginning to the end.
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You can begin with an intro call to ask questions and see if we’re a good fit. From there, we can book your first intake session and start your journey at a pace and frequency that works for you.