Where to go for help if your child needs emotional support
Children can respond in any number of ways to divorce or separation. This list of resources will help you find advice, information and support if your child is struggling to cope.
- Counselling Directory - lists counsellors, psychotherapists and information on different therapies
- Directgov - info and advice on preparing your children for your separation
- Divorce Aid - info for children, teens and parents
- Family Lives - a 24-hour helpline, live chat and email service plus online articles on supporting your child's emotional health
- Institute of Family Therapy - offers counselling, therapy and mediation for the whole family
- Kids Behaviour - a reference point on understanding children and dealing with behavioural problems
- Kids health - easy-to-understand info for parents and kids
- National Family Mediation - provides family mediation with a focus on children
- Relate - counselling, advice and support, online and face-to-face
- Resolution - advice and workshops for parents
- Royal College of Psychiatrists - expert advice for parents and children on various topics
- The Parent Connection - online support with materials to help parents gain a deeper understanding of how children are affected by separation
- The Relationship Helpline - free Scottish helpline staffed by professionals who are trained in providing relationship support
- Partnership for Children - resources to help young children cope with difficult situations
- Understanding childhood - expert information about child psychology
- Young Minds - online resources and publications as well as a parents' helpline
If you have any suggestions for services to add to this list, please email contactus@mumsnet.com
Resources for children and young people
- Childline - information, messageboards and counsellors on the phone, chat and email
- The Site - online guide for 16-25 year olds
- Youth 2 Youth - emotional support for young people via phone, email or online chat
