Finances
28 October 2026 14 MIN
In brief: money after divorce – your fresh start
It’s easy to think the financial work is done once a divorce is finalised – but this is actually where the rebuilding begins.
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In this episode, Kate was joined by psychotherapist Lulu Sunnucks to explore trauma during relationships, separation and divorce.
About the episode:
Lulu Sunnucks is a psychotherapist who joins Kate to explore trauma. In the episode, they look at the varying degrees of trauma during and after a relationship breakdown. Lulu gives some great tips and advice about navigating trauma and how to break patterns when moving on to new relationships to healthy and happy relationships.
Trigger Warning This episode covers content that some listeners might find distressing, including abuse, sexual violence and poor mental health. Organisations who can help:
- Women's aid
- Refuge
- ManKind Initiative
- Men's advice line
- Dads Unlimited
- Your local GP
- Mind - mental health charity
- Samaritans - dial 116 123 or text SHOUT to 85258
- YoungMinds Crisis Messenger – for people under 19
- Is your life in danger? - dial 999
- Outside of the UK? Search for help here
About our guests:
Lulu worked as a Lifestyle Strategist and Personal Coach to some of the world's most powerful individuals for twenty years before retraining as a Trauma Psychotherapist. She completed her clinical placement in a Women’s refuge, working with survivors of rape, domestic violence, sex trafficking and sexual violence. Lulu now runs her own busy private practice in the Cotswolds and she is currently working towards registration as a clinical sexologist and couples therapist.
More resources:
Get in touch with amicable for information on the legal, financial and children aspects of separation. Book a free 15-minute consultation with an amicable expert through the amicable website.
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