Divorce Counselling & Coaching Singapore
Navigating Uncertainty, Pain, and Change — with Clarity and Confidence
Divorce is one of the most emotionally challenging transitions anyone can experience — in fact, it is recognised as the second most stressful life event a person can go through.
It is not just a legal process, but a deeply personal and emotional time of change that often brings up fear, uncertainty, and anxiety about the future.
Navigating it can be overwhelming and can have lasting impacts on your mental health, emotional wellbeing, and day-to-day functioning.
Whether you are contemplating separation, in the midst of legal proceedings, or rebuilding your life afterward — you don’t have to face it alone.
At Sylvia Tan Psychology, we specialise in both Divorce Counselling and Divorce Coaching to help you find clarity, emotional balance, and direction through every stage of this journey.
Divorce Counselling
For individuals or couples who are unsure about divorce — or struggling with one partner’s decision to separate
When your marriage feels uncertain, it can be incredibly painful not to know what the future holds.
Some couples come to counselling when both partners are unsure and searching for clarity.
Others come when one partner has already initiated divorce, while the other is not emotionally ready to accept it.
This stage can be one of the most challenging — filled with confusion, fear, rejection, and grief.
One person may feel determined to leave, while the other still hopes to repair the relationship.
Without support, couples can easily become stuck in cycles of anger, avoidance, or despair, unable to move forward or communicate effectively.
Divorce counselling provides a safe, neutral space to make sense of what’s happening, regulate emotions, and communicate constructively during this transition.
It is not about pushing either person toward or away from divorce — but about helping both partners gain clarity, emotional stability, and self-awareness to make informed, compassionate decisions.
You will be supported to:
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Understand the emotional and relational dynamics that led to disconnection
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Process grief, anger, guilt, or fear around the possibility of separation
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Communicate openly and safely, even amid high emotions
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Explore whether healing and repair are possible, or whether separation may be the next step
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Prepare emotionally and practically for what lies ahead — whichever path you choose
Divorce counselling focuses on emotional clarity, healing, and conscious decision-making — supporting you to move through this difficult stage with understanding and peace, rather than being trapped in conflict or paralysis.
Divorce Coaching
For individuals navigating separation, custody, or post-divorce recovery
Once the decision to separate has been made, the real work of navigating divorce begins.
It’s not just a legal process — it’s an emotional and practical transformation that can affect every part of your life.
Many people feel overwhelmed by the sudden changes: legal paperwork, financial adjustments, custody discussions, and the uncertainty of co-parenting or living alone. Emotions often swing between anger, fear, relief, and guilt — and without guidance, it’s easy to feel lost or reactive.
Divorce coaching offers a structured, supportive space to help you manage the emotional and practical aspects of separation with clarity and confidence.
It focuses on empowering you to stay regulated, make informed choices, and protect what matters most — your wellbeing and your relationship with your child.
You will be supported to:
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Stay calm and grounded during legal or custody discussions
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Communicate effectively with your ex-partner or co-parent
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Protect your relationship with your child and maintain healthy boundaries
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Manage emotional triggers and reduce reactivity
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Rebuild confidence, self-worth, and identity after divorce
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Create a realistic plan for your next chapter — emotionally, financially, and personally
Divorce coaching helps you move from survival to stability, from emotional chaos to inner calm — so you can navigate this transition without losing access to your child, your peace, or your sense of self.
Court-Related Consultations & Assessments
For individuals navigating complex custody and family court matters
Divorce becomes even more stressful when legal or parenting issues are involved.
High-conflict separations, custody disputes, and allegations such as parental alienation can leave parents feeling helpless, anxious, and afraid of losing connection with their children.
At Sylvia Tan Psychology, we provide specialised consultations and assessments to help parents navigate these sensitive and challenging situations with professional guidance and emotional steadiness.
We offer support and consultation for:
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Parental alienation and parent–child estrangement
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Child access and visitation difficulties
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Parenting coordination and co-parenting challenges
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Guidance during mediation or court proceedings
Our professional services also include:
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Reunification therapy – supporting the restoration of a safe and healthy relationship between a parent and child
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Supervised visitation – ensuring a secure and supportive environment for parent–child contact
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Parenting capacity assessments – evaluating parenting strengths, needs, and areas requiring support
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Child custody evaluations – providing comprehensive psychological assessments to inform custody and access decisions
With Sylvia’s extensive background as a former Family Court psychologist and custody evaluator, you will receive clear, balanced, and compassionate guidance grounded in both clinical insight and court experience.
This service helps you approach legal processes with emotional regulation, credible documentation, and an understanding of what the court considers in the best interests of your child.
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