Harmonious Divorce is a structured, supportive process that helps couples separate or divorce with clarity, dignity, and care. Designed for low- to medium-conflict situations, this approach combines therapeutic support and mediation to guide couples toward a respectful and emotionally grounded resolution.

This process is specifically for separating or divorcing couples, including unmarried cohabitants, who are:

• In low- to medium-conflict dynamics
• Both are genuinely committed to seeking a resolution, not reconciliation
• Willing to participate fully and respectfully

Hoping to move forward in a new but separate relationship

Unfortunately, it’s not suitable if only one person is open to the process. Both individuals must be engaged for it to be effective.

The full Harmonious Divorce process includes:

–   A designated divorce team specifically assigned to you and your partner, including a support manager, a psychotherapist and a mediator who will work with you over the 6-9 month process to help you reach an amicable agreement and path forward.

–   6 Therapy Sessions: To help each person process emotions, develop communication skills, and build emotional resilience.

–     6 Mediation Sessions: Focused on co-parenting agreements, financial arrangements, and future planning in a calm, structured environment.

–   Final divorce/court guidance and assistance

NOTE – If all 12 sessions aren’t needed right away, remaining sessions can be banked for future use as issues or questions arise post-divorce.

Yes. You can either attend sessions in person at our clinic in South Dublin or take part fully online. Many couples find the online format just as effective, especially if travel or distance is a factor, however it is advised to attend sessions in person, particularly for mediation.

Yes. All therapists and mediators in the Harmonious Divorce network are fully accredited and highly experienced in working with separating couples. We ensure a compassionate, professional space for both parties.

At the beginning, we recommend each person attends at least one individual therapy session. This allows the therapist to understand where each person is emotionally and mentally in their journey. The therapist remains completely neutral and is focused on helping both parties get the most out of the process.

 For mediation, sessions are conducted with both parties. During these sessions, the mediator can often speak with each person individually also. Both therapy and mediation sessions are confidential, and if the therapist or mediator speaks with a person individually, that is also confidential.

If one person chooses not to continue after the therapy phase, we cannot proceed to mediation. Any remaining therapy sessions can be used individually as needed. This is why payment is split into two phases. Our therapists will work with the couple to support alignment, but mediation requires full commitment from both parties. Once mediation begins, any party may end the mediation at any point, however this does not mean the end necessarily. Mediation can be restarted at any time.

While children don’t attend the sessions themselves, their needs and well-being are central to the work we do — especially during mediation. If you’re co-parenting, we’ll help you decide yourselves how to map out a clear, compassionate plan for your family’s future.

The legal system in Ireland is often adversarial. Couples can often spend years and significant money navigating conflict through solicitors and courts. Since the pandemic, already strained court lists have meant that getting court dates, even among the swiftest of contested separations/divorces can mean couples do not get their cases heard for many months or years. Harmonious Divorce offers a peaceful, emotionally intelligent path that prioritises resolution and well-being, as well as a swifter and more cost effective method.