Erica Cottrell
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About me
Having worked for over twenty years as a family law solicitor and seeing first-hand the emotional and practical challenges clients face upon separation, in addition to the legal process, I decided to re-train as a coach. I can now draw on my previous experience and combine it with my coaching skills to support clients on their journey. I work with clients before, during and after a separation to help them make informed decisions at every stage.
Are you feeling overwhelmed and want to feel more in control of your divorce or separation? Do you want to be better equipped to communicate with your former partner and your solicitor? Do you need a safe and impartial space to talk?
I will work in partnership with you to manage the emotional and practical challenges you will face and help you move forward with your life, leaving your solicitor to concentrate on the legal aspects. I can provide you with key information about the divorce process and explain the options open to you in an understandable manner, so that you can plan your way forward confidently.
How can a divorce coach help you?
1. Self-empowerment through self-awareness and self-management - you will believe you can get through this.
2. Feel in control of your life by looking at various factors including self-care, your boundaries and making a plan.
3. Emotional support so that you are able to manage your emotions in order to make sound decisions. Consideration of what triggers you and how to change that.
4. Practical guidance and information including support with completing your Form E financial statement and parenting plans. Signposting to other professionals including solicitors, mediators and financial advisers.
5. Communication including strategies for communication with your former partner, how to tell your children you are separating, preparing for meetings with your solicitor.
6. Accountability - keeping you focused and motivated.
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an accredited coaching qualification and I am a member of the Association for Coaching. I worked previously as a family law solicitor for over 20 years acting for a diverse range of clients. I dealt with divorce, separation, children and financial issues. During that time I also trained as a mediator and a collaborative lawyer.
Member organisations
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Areas of coaching I deal with
Other areas of coaching I deal with
Divorce Coaching
Fees
£90.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
I offer a free initial 20 minute discovery call.
The first session is 1 hour 30 minutes (cost £90) and subsequent sessions are 1 hour in length (cost £90.)
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I aim to be as flexible as I can and I offer evening appointments and weekend appointments wherever possible to meet the needs of my clients.
