A guide for family lawyers supporting separating couples—Thought Leaders 4
Associate Evie Smyth has authored an article in Thought Leaders 4 on the emotional and psychological impact of separation and how couples and their families can benefit from therapeutic support while navigating the separation process. She spotlights the range of therapies available — including psychodynamic therapy, Person-Centred Therapy (PCT), Gestalt therapy, systemic or family therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (CBT) as well as Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) — and explains how each may assist individuals in processing their experiences and moving forward constructively.
As someone who is both a practising family solicitor and currently training for an MSc in Gestalt Psychotherapy, I am deeply passionate about the intersection between therapy and family law. With mental health awareness growing and therapy more accessible than ever, many of our clients are seeking—or could benefit from—professional psychological support during the divorce process.
The full article is available in a clipping from Thoughts Leaders 4 here.
Evie Smyth is an associate in the family and children team. She helps guide separating families through different forms of dispute resolution, including negotiation, mediation, private hearings and the court process.
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