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Therapy for women navigating separation and divorce

Separation and divorce can be emotionally overwhelming. Many women feel pressure from family, friends, or from within to be strong, move on quickly, or prove they’re coping. Alongside the grief and upheaval, many women notice a quiet but profound loss of self-esteem or a sense of not knowing who they are anymore. Healing isn’t about pushing pain away, rushing to “get back to normal,” or pretending everything is fine. It’s about creating space for what shows up including uncertainty, self-doubt, and identity shifts while still taking small, meaningful steps toward the life you want to build.

You may have spent years adapting to a controlling or emotionally domineering partner, doubting your own needs, or carrying the mental and emotional load for everyone else. In my therapeutic work, I support you to reconnect with yourself and strengthen your voice both internally and within your newly emerging relationship dynamics. My approach prioritizes:

• A safe, respectful, and confidential space where women feel heard and understood
• A collaborative and attuned therapeutic relationship tailored to individual needs
• Validation of experiences such as confusion, self-doubt, or internalized blame
• Recognition of coercive control, chronic emotional invalidation, infidelity, betrayal trauma, and fears of abandonment
• Support to grieve both the relationship and the imagined future, integrate experiences, and build a coherent, empowering life narrative

Healing becomes less about “getting over” the past and more about learning how to carry it differently with self-compassion, improved emotional regulation, and a renewed commitment to the values that will guide the next stage of your life.

02 Christine Shalala Psychotherapy

My Philosophy

Navigating Trauma and Restorative Healing

My philosophy centres on understanding trauma and its influence on identity, promoting the importance of individual processing and separation from past traumas. Through forgiveness and narrative therapy, we aim to reshape narratives, fostering empowerment and true self-awareness.

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My Model

The Integrity-Centred Personality Model

I’ve developed a unique model of personality centered on integrity, guiding individuals to make choices that resonate with their true selves. Through this approach, I aim to foster holistic development across all facets of life, ensuring you find genuine self-worth, balanced energy, and a life filled with purpose.

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