You're allowed to grieve this. And you're allowed to rebuild.
Separation and divorce can be one of the most destabilising experiences of adult life, even when you know it was the right decision.
There's grief for the relationship, for the life you'd imagined, for the version of yourself that existed within it.
There's the practical overwhelm, the changed identity, and often, the complicated feelings of guilt, relief, anger, and loneliness, all at once.
This kind of loss deserves to be held with real care.
Not rushed. Not minimised. Understood.
Divorce recovery counselling is for you if:
You're in the early, disorienting days after separation.
Or you're months down the track and still not quite yourself.
Or the divorce was years ago, but the patterns it created are still showing up in your life.
Wherever you are in the process, you don't have to keep doing this alone.
You don't need to have your feelings sorted out before you reach out.
You don't need to know exactly what you want from counselling.
You just need to take one small step, and we'll figure the rest out together.
What Divorce Recovery Counselling Offers:
A space to process the full complexity of what you're going through, without being told how you should feel or when you should be over it.
Together, we'll work through:
Grief, loss, and the complicated emotions that come with separation
Identity: Who are you now, outside of that relationship?
Patterns you may want to understand before moving forward
Rebuilding self-trust and confidence
Navigating co-parenting, family, and social changes
Finding a sense of direction and possibility for what comes next
Book a free 30-minute intro call. Let's talk about where you are and how I can support you.
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.