Counselling

The firm has an excellent reputation and a very high level of professionalism.

Chambers & Partners, 2023

Coaching or counselling may be helpful if you’re experiencing a lot of change or facing challenges. When going through this process, it can often be overwhelming or bewildering. At an extremely emotional time, you may find comfort and clarity in speaking to our coach and counsellor.

Offering exceptional legal expertise is only one part of what we do. We believe looking after your well-being and offering access to our fully trained coach and counsellor helps to ensure you receive the support you need to make clear, informed decisions as you move forward.

How Can Our Coach & Counsellor Help You?

Our in-house client coach and counsellor, Vicky Lambert, has over 14 years’ experience. Her sessions are entirely confidential, are separate to our legal services and are tailored to you and your needs.

She offers sessions virtually or you can meet her in person at our Chichester or Southampton office.

You could benefit from our in-house coaching and counselling service if you’re:

Significant adjustment to personal or professional circumstances
Changes or a breakdown within your family or relationship
Co-operating or co-parenting with an ex-partner
A recent or historical bereavement
A new relationship and intending to live with or marry your new partner
Preparing for alternative dispute resolution (ADR) or court proceedings
Domestic abuse or managing past trauma
The administration and handling of affairs on behalf of someone else
Personal challenge associated with low self-esteem, shame, depression, and anxiety
Sudden gain or loss of wealth, fame, or success.

Whatever your legal situation, Vicky can help you develop a better understanding of yourself and others. Her support will enable you to make informed decisions at this important time in your life and could help you:

Come to terms with change and regain emotional balance
Process challenging emotions that may be hindering you
Create a plan to manage feelings of uncertainty or loss of control
Build your confidence and resilience
Coach you towards achieving a specific goal
Prepare emotionally and practically for different outcomes.

Vicky can only offer this service if you’re living in the United Kingdom. She also doesn’t offer couples counselling or advice about adoption or complex personal injury. If you need support for one of these areas, our solicitors can also talk to you about other ways we can support you including, other counselling options.

How Does It Work?

Our coaching and counselling service is entirely separate from your legal services. Vicky will never share any details of your meetings with your solicitor, and vice versa.

Our solicitors may recommend counselling to you if they feel it could be of benefit to you. However, you can also contact Vicky directly if you’d like to know more. After your contact we’ll contact you directly to arrange a free session so you can meet Vicky to discuss your needs in more detail.

You can then decide if you’d like to continue with more sessions, choosing how often and how many sessions you’d like to book. It’s important to remember, there’s no minimum booking requirements and together, you’ll be guided you on how many sessions you’ll likely need.

Family Mediation

Mediation can offer a safe and supportive environment to sort family law disputes. It's often a quicker, less stressful, and more constructive approach. Our family mediators can help you by offering a range of services depending on the level of support you need.

Counselling support available through mediation

Meet Our Coach & Counsellor

With an appreciation of working within the legal context, Vicky is an accomplished counsellor and coach whose been practising for 14 years. For many years, Vicky ran a successful private practice, she also has significant experience of working in a legal setting as well as, experience working in both the charitable and higher education sectors.

Vicky is a trauma-informed practitioner who works with people dealing with a broad range of situations and emotions. She offers a private and secure environment where you can safely explore personal issues and concerns.

Vicky also can support you with personal development and coaching, helping you to achieve structure and confidence to take those next steps. No matter what your situation is, she’s well-positioned to give you the support you need to find a positive and constructive way forward.

Vicky is an experienced and qualified coach and counsellor who’s been practising for 14 years. She has extensive experience working with people experiencing trauma, domestic abuse and relationship breakdown.

No matter what you’re going through, Vicky is well-positioned to give you the support you need to find a positive and constructive way forward.

Learn more about Vicky.

If you’d like to connect with Vicky, please contact counselling@irwinmitchell.com or speak to your solicitor.

Our specialist coaching and counselling service can give you the confidential support and advice you may be looking for. Send us an email or call 0345 604 4911 if you’d like to find out more and book your free first session.

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