Counselling for kids after seperation

[IndependentMe]

I wondered whether anyone had any experience of support for Children after a separation. Our DS aged 8 seems perfectly settled since my husband moved out 7 mths ago. We since have moved house and whilst the move and negotiations have been painful the atmosphere at home is transformed. Our son is incredibly sensitive however I'm seeing a happier, more balanced boy since my Xhusband left and that view is supported by the school. However my Xhusband who sees him for an hour once a week and every second weekend claims that our son is extremely affected and that our son talks constantly about it. I don't know whether my Xhusband is just saying that or whether it's true but wanted to engage we a counsellor so that they could assess the impact independently and we could do something together about it. Anyone got any recommendations of experienced professionals who could help in Edinburgh?

Thanks IndieMe x

I'm not in Scotland and not sure if you mean you'd like to find a paid counsellor, but my DCs have had great support from the school nurse via the GP surgery, and also school Thrive practitioner for similar issues.

I get the impression that the school nurse is first port of call and can then help you find extra support if you need it. Ours is lovely, and a great impartial person for DCs to talk to. Hope you find what you need

It may be worth speaking to his school as they may have the place to be which is a counselling service in schools. If not the GP or School nurse could help.

It could be that your ex is constantly talking about it rather than your son.

Hi there
You could try couple counselling Lothian who are based in dundas street Edinburgh. They have childrens counsellors there as well as adult relationship counsellors. Not sure about costs. But would be a good fit for children impacted by relationship breakdown.

Your son may talk more about it at his dads about it more because his dad encourages/supports that behaviour and he wants to please his dad. Anyway, a counsellor is a good idea.