Going through separation can be an isolating experience, and finding the right support isn't always straightforward. Across Essex and the wider East Anglia region, there are a number of resources available, ranging from practical legal support to emotional and wellbeing services.
Practical and legal support
- Citizens Advice, offices across Essex and Suffolk offering free advice on family, financial and legal matters
- The Separation Companion, practical, emotional and court support for people navigating separation across East Anglia and online nationally
- Local solicitors, many offer a fixed-fee initial consultation. The Law Society's Find a Solicitor tool can help you find a family lawyer near you
Mediation
FMC-accredited mediators operate across Essex and Suffolk. Many also offer online sessions. Use the FMC mediator finder to locate a mediator near you.
Emotional support
- Your GP, for mental health referrals and NHS talking therapies
- Relate, counselling for individuals and families going through separation, with offices and online services available
- Samaritans, 116 123, available 24 hours
Online support
Many support services, including The Separation Companion, are available entirely online, meaning geography is no barrier to accessing good support.
Separation support across Essex and Suffolk
The Separation Companion provides support across Essex and Suffolk, including rural communities where access to legal and practical support can be particularly limited. Support is available in person across the region and remotely for many services. Areas covered include all of Essex (Chelmsford, Colchester, Southend-on-Sea, Basildon, Harlow, Brentwood, Epping, Saffron Walden, and surrounding rural areas) and all of Suffolk (Ipswich, Bury St Edmunds, Sudbury, Haverhill, Felixstowe, Lowestoft, and surrounding rural areas).
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