David’s story

“When I first contacted Claire, I had effectively been in an emotional washing machine for many years.  Now separated from my wife, the kids were being turned against me and reaching a financial agreement seemed hopeless.  I felt pretty helpless.

I was really concerned about my relationship with my children, and limiting the damage to them.  I was also worried about navigating a divorce process with a unco-operative ex

I felt helpless, emotionally depleted, empty.

Claire has given me a voice of reason steadying my ship through very troubled waters. I feel we share the same values to be our best by the people we love, and it has always been such a comfort to have her in my corner when at times it has felt very lonely

Claire has helped educate me so I understand what had been going on. This has led me to really research how best to support my children as best I can given the separation and divorce.  Whilst my relationship with them has at times suffered, my focus on always doing the right thing and not compromising on my values has ensured that the relationships I hold most dear have repaired and grown stronger through some very challenging times.  I am so grateful to Claire for supporting me.

I now look for things to be grateful for in every challenging situation that I am faced with. This allows me the chance to avoid becoming overwhelmed by life’s inevitable knocks. I feel I have grown and am much stronger as a result.

Claire’s service was exactly what I hoped it would be.  You go in blind to this process, and to have someone who could support me emotionally, and with the decision making was so important. 

If I had to pick one word that describes Claire I would say “decent”. Her sense of decency defines her. Having her in your team gives to all the attributes of decency….. honesty, dependable, good, fair, balance, whole. It has been an absolute pleasure working with her despite the most challenging of times. She is and will remain a very important person in my life journey and I feel very grateful to have met her.

I would recommend Claire whole heartedly. Knowing what I do now about separation, divorce, the impacts and process I would not recommend venturing on that path without her support.  She has helped me to navigate the process both emotionally and practically. 

She will always have a special place in my heart.”