Hi, I’m Caron, a Divorce Coach specialising in supporting people in abusive/controlling relationships or dealing with post-separational abuse.
I’m happily re-married (the proof there is life afterwards!).
I am a Master Practitioner Divorce Coach. I worked for many years as a domestic abuse specialist (or Independent Domestic Violence Advocate if you want the long version) at my local domestic abuse charity, The Dash Charity, supporting survivors in high-risk abusive relationships and educating professionals on how to respond better.
I am passionate about raising awareness and am often found on a podcast or being interviewed to offer advice on abusive relationships. If I’m not working, you will usually find me snuggled on the sofa with Reggie, my bulldog.
Why did I set up my business?
Because I remember what it was like trying to leave my abusive relationship – how scary, confusing and overwhelming it was. Like many people, I thought leaving my divorce would be the end of the abuse, but it wasn’t.
I made some rubbish decisions that affected me for many years afterwards and I didn’t want anyone else to make the same mistakes I did. At the time, I didn’t understand my legal Rights, or the systems I had to navigate, I was paralysed with fear, frightened and feeling hopeless. I felt there was nobody else who understood my situation and it was a lonely place to be.
Fast forward several years and I became more aware of the lack of practical help and emotional support for people trying to escape from abusive and controlling relationships. For those at high risk of harm, there are amazing domestic abuse organisations to help you, but for many people, they simply don’t ‘tick enough boxes’ and can’t access that help or perhaps they need a more confidential service.
I knew the ideal scenario would be to have someone alongside you through the divorce process and way beyond, someone who ‘gets it’, someone who could offer non-judgemental guidance, practical help and advice and to be there every step of the way – and so my business began.
I merged all my personal experience and my professional experience, to offer a bespoke service that means you don’t have to go through divorce, separation and abuse, alone.
If you are at the beginning of your journey, in the ‘thick of it’ or struggling to recover after separation, I’m here. I can help you get past the hurt, anger and pain and move towards a life where you can be free again, where you can take back control and where you can thrive again.