YouTube Channels

These YouTube channels offer helpful information and support for people going through divorce in the UK. From legal explainers to emotional support, there's content for every stage of the process.

Divorce coaches and support

Sara Davison - The Divorce Coach

The UK’s leading divorce coach with a supportive YouTube presence.

What they cover:

• Emotional recovery from divorce
• Practical coping strategies
• Moving forward after separation
• Building confidence
• Co-parenting tips

Best for: Emotional support and personal growth during divorce

Subscribers: 15K+

Watch: youtube.com/@SaraDavisonDivorceCoach

Emma Heptonstall - The Divorce Alchemist

Divorce coach focused on empowering women through separation.

What they cover:

• Women and divorce
• Financial confidence
• Emotional resilience
• Practical divorce tips
• Starting over

Best for: Women seeking empowerment and practical guidance

Watch: youtube.com/@EmmaHeptonstall

The Divorce Surgery

Founded by two family law barristers offering joint consultations.

What they cover:

• How divorce works
• Financial settlements explained
• Children arrangements
• Mediation vs court
• Cost-saving tips

Best for: Balanced legal perspective from experienced barristers

Watch: youtube.com/@TheDivorceSurgery

Mediation and resolution

Family Mediation Council

The regulatory body for family mediators in England and Wales.

What they cover:

• What is mediation?
• How mediation works
• Benefits of mediation
• Finding a mediator
• What to expect

Best for: Understanding whether mediation is right for you

Watch: youtube.com/@FamilyMediationCouncil

National Family Mediation

Charity providing family mediation services.

What they cover:

• Mediation explained
• Co-parenting after separation
• Making arrangements for children
• Sorting out finances

Best for: Practical information about the mediation process

Watch: youtube.com/@NFMMediation

Finance and practical matters

Becky Simms - Divorce Financial Planner

Specialist in financial planning for divorce.

What they cover:

• Dividing assets fairly
• Pension sharing
• Mortgages and property
• Financial planning post-divorce
• Budgeting as a single person

Best for: Understanding the financial aspects of divorce

Watch: Search “Becky Simms divorce” on YouTube

Citizens Advice

General advice including divorce-related content.

What they cover:

• Benefits and entitlements
• Housing rights
• Debt advice
• General legal rights
• Practical support

Best for: Understanding your rights and available support

Watch: youtube.com/@CitizensAdvice

Emotional wellbeing

Relate

The relationship charity with supportive content.

What they cover:

• Relationship breakdown
• Coping with separation
• Supporting children
• Communication tips
• Moving forward

Best for: Emotional support and relationship guidance

Watch: youtube.com/@Aborrelate

Mind

Mental health charity with relevant content.

What they cover:

• Managing anxiety
• Coping with difficult emotions
• Self-care strategies
• When to seek help
• Supporting your mental health

Best for: Mental health support during stressful times

Watch: youtube.com/@MindCharity

Co-parenting

Gingerbread

Single parent charity with helpful videos.

What they cover:

• Single parenting tips
• Co-parenting advice
• Benefits and finances
• Childcare
• Work and family life

Best for: Single parents navigating life after separation

Watch: youtube.com/@GingerbreadCharity

Cafcass

Children and Family Court Advisory Service.

What they cover:

• How family courts work
• Children’s voices in court
• What Cafcass does
• Supporting children through separation

Best for: Understanding court processes involving children

Watch: youtube.com/@Cafcass

Tips for watching divorce content on YouTube

Do:

✅ Check credentials - Is the presenter a qualified solicitor, mediator, or therapist?

✅ Look for UK content - Divorce law varies hugely by country

✅ Check upload dates - Law changes, so recent content is better

✅ Cross-reference information - Don’t rely on one source

✅ Use for general education - It’s a starting point, not legal advice

Don’t:

❌ Make legal decisions based on videos alone - Your situation is unique

❌ Watch US content thinking it applies - Very different legal system

❌ Believe everything - Quality varies enormously

❌ Get drawn into bitter/angry content - It won’t help you

❌ Replace professional advice - Videos are educational, not advisory