A Survival Guide for Lawyers Working in the Most Emotionally Charged Practice Area
Our founder, Annmarie’s debut book, Staying Sane in Family Law, is out now! Click here to buy the book. It’s a deeply practical and refreshingly honest guide for anyone in the family law world on how to navigate the emotional intensity of practice (with a big dollop of humour!). Family law asks a lot of lawyers - compassion, clarity, resilience, emotional control, and mental stamina. Burnout, vicarious trauma and overwhelm are often part of the job. This book helps you stay steady, human, and effective in the middle of it all. Inside, she shares:
Whether you’re just starting out or have decades of experience, this book will help you not just survive, but thrive in family law. Click here to come to a seminar (and get a free book!) - Attend the seminar
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I’m a relationship counsellor who works with both couples and individuals to help them improve communication, rebuild trust, and navigate life’s challenges with greater understanding and resilience.
For couples, I provide a space to:
For individuals, my work often focuses on:
In addition to counselling, I offer therapeutic supervision for family lawyers - providing a supportive space to reflect on the emotional pressures of working with separating couples and families. These sessions often include discussions about managing stress, maintaining perspective, and nurturing life outside of work. “Supervision” in this context isn’t hierarchical - it’s a collaborative, one-to-one space for reflection, growth, and wellbeing.
I also work as a family consultant, helping lawyers manage the emotional dynamics that can arise between clients during complex family matters.
My approach is integrative, drawing from several therapeutic models - including Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) - to tailor each session to the unique needs of my clients. The relationship we build together is central to the process.
Before training as a therapist, I worked as a commissioning editor at The Times and as a secondary school teacher in England and the Far East. I hold a Master’s degree in Modern English Literature and a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Whatever your situation, my philosophy remains the same: it’s always better to talk.