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When a client walks into your office and seems confused, overwhelmed, or unable to make decisions, it’s easy to see the behaviour and miss what’s underneath it.

In many family law cases, what looks like indecision or emotional instability is actually the result of coercive control.

In this episode, I unpack what coercive control really is, how it presents in your clients, and why understanding it will completely change the way you work with certain divorce cases.

Because this isn’t just about legal process.

It’s about recognising the psychological impact your client is carrying.

IN THIS EPISODE, I COVER:

• What coercive control in relationships actually looks like 
• Why coercive control is often missed in family law cases 
• How coercive control impacts decision-making and behaviour 
• Why your client may seem emotional, inconsistent, or “difficult” 
• The link between coercive control and divorce complexity 
• How some ex-partners use control through legal processes 
• Why clients struggle with clarity, confidence, and communication 
• What not to do when working with clients affected by coercive control 
• What actually helps clients feel safe enough to make decisions 
• How understanding coercive control makes your job easier as a family lawyer 

WHO THIS EPISODE IS FOR

This episode is for:

• Family lawyers working with complex divorce cases 
• Solicitors supporting clients in high-conflict separations 
• Legal professionals noticing clients who struggle to decide or communicate 
• Anyone working with women leaving emotionally abusive or controlling relationships 

ABOUT LORENE

I’m Lorene Roberts, Holistic Counsellor, Root-Cause Therapist, and Pattern Disrupter.

I work with women, mostly 50+, who are navigating divorce, separation, and the aftermath of coercive and controlling relationships.

My work focuses on helping them rebuild their confidence, reconnect with their voice, and make clear, grounded decisions about their future.

WORK WITH ME

If you’re a family lawyer working with clients affected by coercive control and want support alongside the legal process, I’d love to connect.

When your client is emotionally supported:

• They communicate more clearly 
• They make decisions more confidently 
• They engage more effectively in the process 

Which makes your job easier too.

You can explore resources or connect with me here:
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