Counselling Through Divorce & Separation in New Brunswick
Going through a separation or divorce can feel overwhelming — emotionally, financially and logistically. Whether the split was sudden or long-anticipated, it can leave you feeling hurt, confused, angry or unsure of how to move forward. You might be dealing with co-parenting stress, grief over a life you imagined or struggling to rebuild your identity.
Separation and divorce counselling offers a safe, non-judgmental space to help you process what’s happening, understand your emotions and begin healing.
How we can help
We provide compassionate and practical therapy for individuals and families navigating relationship transitions. Our goal isn’t just to help you “move on”, it’s to help you move forward with clarity, strength and emotional well-being. We support you in healing from the past, so you can step into the future with greater self-understanding, healthier relationships, and a renewed sense of hope.
Our separation and divorce counselling services include:
Emotional support and grief processing: Helping you work through sadness, anger, confusion and loss after the end of a relationship
Co-parenting counselling: Practical tools for effective communication, boundary-setting and creating a stable environment for your kids
Divorce support for kids and teens: Age-appropriate therapy to help young people understand and cope with family changes
Self-esteem and identity work: Rebuilding your sense of self and confidence as you navigate life on your own
Conflict resolution and communication skills: Especially useful if you’re still in contact with your ex-partner or share parenting responsibilities
We meet you where you are, whether you’re newly separated, in the middle of legal proceedings or adjusting to life after divorce.
How Separation & Divorce Counselling Works
The first step in connecting with a divorce counsellor in Fredericton or Saint John is to fill out this form. Based on your requirements, we’ll match you with someone we feel is best suited to help you and your partner. Alternatively, you can take our quiz and get matched with an appropriate therapist for your needs.
Counselling sessions can be conducted in-person or virtually, whichever you prefer. Sessions typically run 50 minutes long. How often you attend sessions is discussed collaboratively and is based on your needs and schedule.
You are always in control of your therapy, working at your own pace, and can choose the frequency and length to best suit your needs.
How much does separation and divorce therapy cost?
Individual sessions with a registered social worker (RSW) or licensed counselling therapist (LCT) are $150 for 50 minutes.
For Family, Couples, EMDR or Play Therapy, sessions are $160 for 50 minutes.
Our counselling fees are not covered by Medicare but are covered by many extended health insurance plans.
Our clinic has therapists who are either registered social workers (RSW) or Licensed Counselling Therapists (LCT).
You must check your specific plan for what you have coverage for, as coverage is different for each policy. Verify that your plan covers counselling/therapy with a MSW, RSW or LCT. Your insurance may state you have coverage for clinical counsellor or psychotherapist, which would cover LCT or social worker.
We also offer direct billing with many different insurance companies, which allows you to keep more money in your pocket. We can direct bill Blue Cross, Veterans Affairs (VAC), Canadian Armed Forces (CAF), Canada Life, Claim Secure, Chamber of Commerce, Work Safe, NIHB, Department of Social Development, and more provided your plan is set up for direct billing. Your are still responsible for any co-pay amounts at the time of service.
Is divorce counselling covered by insurance?
About Laura Gatien & Associates
At Laura Gatien & Associates, we take a proactive and collaborative approach to mental health treatment, offering clients access a diverse team of professionals with various expertise and specialties who learn from and can refer to one another. We take a holistic approach to treatment and believe everything makes perfect sense in the context of your life experiences.
Quality care is very important to us as a team, and we ensure this is upheld through regular clinical meetings, ongoing professional development and training opportunities, as well as using evidence-based frameworks. This helps us provide you with the best care for your individual needs so you can make progress sooner.
Our clients benefit from shared resources that exist within a team and the peace of mind that they are not just working with an individual, but are part of a broader mental health community learning and growing together.
We prioritize accessibility and availability of services, providing limited wait times and evening appointments to accommodate diverse schedules. We will regularly ask for feedback on your experience here so we can continue to improve.
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You Deserve Support During This Transition
Whether you're navigating a difficult breakup, adjusting to life after divorce or trying to co-parent peacefully, you're not alone. The road ahead may feel uncertain, but with the right support, it doesn’t have to feel impossible.
Let’s talk about how we can help you find stability, clarity and a sense of peace, one step at a time.