Professional referrals

Refer a client to

The Separation Companion

Practical, calm separation support that works alongside your own services — not instead of them.

Working together

A complementary service,
not a competing one

The Separation Companion provides the practical, emotional and organisational support that sits outside the scope of most professional practices — and that clients often need most. Helping people understand the process, prepare documentation, manage communication with their ex-partner, and arrive at appointments ready and organised.

Referring professionals tell us their clients come to sessions better prepared, less distressed, and with a clearer picture of their own situation. That makes your work easier, and the outcome better for everyone.

Who refers to The Separation Companion

Solicitors
Clients who need ongoing support between appointments, or who want to manage parts of the process themselves.
Mediators
Clients who are not yet ready for mediation, or who need support preparing for and processing sessions.
Therapists & counsellors
Clients who are emotionally struggling but also need practical help navigating the separation process.
GPs
Patients presenting with stress, anxiety or low mood related to separation who need signposting to practical support.
IFAs
Clients going through financial remedy proceedings who need help organising documents and understanding Form E.
Other specialists
Anyone working with people going through separation who would benefit from calm, organised support alongside their existing help.

What your client receives

  • Practical help with separation admin, paperwork and document organisation
  • Communication support — drafting correspondence and navigating difficult conversations
  • Co-parenting planning and communication frameworks
  • Preparation for mediation, court hearings and legal appointments
  • McKenzie Friend court attendance support across Essex and Suffolk
  • Financial remedy support, including Form E preparation and understanding proposals
  • Calm, consistent emotional support throughout the process
  • A free 20-minute clarity call to establish what support is most needed

How the referral process works

01

Register below

Complete the short form below to introduce yourself and your practice. I'll be in touch within 48 hours to confirm the referral arrangement and answer any questions.

02

Refer when the time is right

When you have a client who would benefit, simply direct them to theseparationcompanion.co.uk or share my contact details. You can mention the free clarity call — there's no obligation for them to proceed further.

03

I take it from there

I'll work with your client in a way that complements your own service. If it would be helpful, I'm happy to communicate with you directly — with the client's consent — to ensure continuity of support.

Reciprocal referrals. Where a client's needs go beyond what I can appropriately support — particularly where specialist legal, financial or therapeutic input is needed — I refer back to professionals in my network. If you'd like to be included, please mention this when you register.

Professional standards

The Separation Companion is run by Katherine Waterhouse, a trained Separation Support Practitioner and practising McKenzie Friend. Katherine holds an enhanced DBS check for both child and adult workforces with barred list check, is professionally insured, ICO registered, holds Safeguarding Level 4 and is a qualified Mental Health First Aider.

This is not a legal practice and Katherine does not provide legal advice. The service is designed to work alongside legal, financial and therapeutic professionals — not to replace them.

Register as a referring professional

Tell me a little about your practice and how you'd like to work together. I'll be back in touch within 48 hours.

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