Parenting Together: supporting children through separation

Guide for Parents

This guide provides information on how separation may affect you and your child, and how small changes can lead to positive outcomes for you both. It supports families in understanding what children need most when planning time with separated parents and other important relatives.

It focuses on positive parenting approaches that help children feel secure, listened to, and loved, by:

Understanding your child’s needs – exploring what helps your child feel safe and emotionally supported, with practical ideas to strengthen their wellbeing.
Talking with your child – learning ways to explain changes clearly and gently, and to listen to their feelings and respond with understanding, kindness, compassion and empathy.

Our Positive Parenting campaign, Parenting. Give it time provides information, advice and support for parents with children up to the age of 18 on all parenting aspects.

Although we refer to separated parents throughout this guide, it is equally helpful for families who are currently going through separation.

You can use this guide at your own pace. Some sections will be especially relevant to your situation. You’ll also find links signposting to many useful organisations for additional help and support.

You may feel you have little control over conflict, but both parents can take positive and proactive steps to reduce its impact on your children. This guide offers practical ideas for managing disagreements and strong emotions, and for supporting your children in a positive way as they cope with separation.

If you are, or have experienced controlling behaviour, coercive control, violence, domestic abuse and or sexual violence, please go to pages 10-12 for more support and guidance.

Most people are aware that inter-parental conflict is harmful to children’s emotional and mental health and wellbeing, and it can become more prevalent during separation or divorce. Parental separation is regarded as being an Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE), and a potential source of trauma, but it doesn’t need to be. This guide helps separating or separated parents understand what their children need; how to reduce conflict; the potential for trauma; and how to put healthier communication into practice.

Separation can feel like an unexpected and difficult journey. Hopes for the future change, and both you and your child may feel uncertain about what comes next. Your child’s life will also change, and how you and the other parent behave towards each other can make this transition easier for them. This is important as decisions about living arrangements, time with each parent, and ongoing conflict affects children deeply.

Although adjusting to separation eventually settles, your lifelong journey as a parent continues. The main change is your relationship with the other parent, moving from partners to co-parents. This can be emotionally challenging for you as well as your child, but this guide can help you move towards a calmer, more cooperative relationship and also benefit your own emotional and mental health and wellbeing.

Did you know?

In Wales research has been done by Professor Gordon Harold, a child psychologist, into the effects of parental conflict on children. This work found the best way parents can help children survive separation or divorce is to reassure them the relationship breakdown is not their fault. Even if there is conflict about them, children need to be told clearly it is not their fault and not their responsibility to find solutions or try to stop the conflict. This is because children who do feel responsible suffer the greatest harm, and this can affect the rest of their lives. However, parents can do so much themselves by keeping any conflict away from their child, and making sure they are reassured it is not their fault or their responsibility to find solutions.

A “Highway code”

As you go through this guide, you’ll find various ideas that can make a positive difference to your child’s life. The most important of these are as follows:

Try not to argue in front of your child or ask them to choose sides.
Think about what you can do, not what your child’s other parent should or shouldn’t do.
Accept that your child’s feelings may be different to yours.
Focus on what has worked, not on what hasn’t worked.
Remember, small steps can lead to big changes.
Look after yourself and be the best parent you can be.

Separation or Divorce: A Positive Parenting approach

Separation can affect families for a long time, and it often involves several areas, legal, emotional, financial and, most importantly, parenting.

The Legal Side

The legal process ends a marriage or partnership or sets out arrangements for your child.
It isn’t about blame or punishment.
Court processes can be stressful, expensive and time‑consuming.
If communication is difficult but you want to work together, mediation can help you agree on arrangements without going to court.

Your Emotional Separation

Separation often brings feelings of loss, no matter who made the decision.
Emotions can be unpredictable and overwhelming.
It may also be a re-traumatising trigger especially if you experienced parental separation as a child.
You may find it hard to think clearly or rationally.
Both parents and children need time to adjust to the changes.

Ending a relationship and learning to co‑parent separately is challenging. Strong emotions can make it difficult to stay rational or make decisions that are best for you and your children. Many separations involve tension and communication problems, but this guide includes tips to help you understand and manage your emotions.

If your feelings become too overwhelming, consider seeking support from your GP.

Your Financial Separation or Divorce

Separation can have long‑lasting financial effects. You may have needed to:

Divide money and property.
Sell the family home.
Find somewhere new to live.
Sort out debts.
Adjust financial priorities resulting in less disposable income available.

Some people can agree on finances easily, while others find it difficult and stressful. Avoid involving your child in conversations about child maintenance or income. If you’re struggling to reach an agreement, a solicitor or a mediator can help. Mediation encourages cooperative problem‑solving so you can reach an arrangement that feels fair to both of you.

The Parenting Side

Even though your relationship as partners ends, you both remain parents.
Children cope best when conflict is low and they maintain consistent relationships with both parents and extended family.
You don’t need to be friends with your ex-partner, just respectful and able to discuss your child’s needs calmly.
Focusing on your child, listening to their views and wishes, and being open to positive changes can make a big difference to how they experience the separation.

Let children be children

Research shows that the way parents talk to their child about the break-up, and the way they involve them in decisions during and after the separation, can affect how they adjust. Most children and young people say that they still want to see both parents after the separation.

Separation is hard for everyone. You may want to protect your child by keeping things from them, but children often feel powerless and confused when they don’t know what’s happening. Explain things simply in an age-appropriate way and only share the information that affects them. Children may think the break-up is their fault. Both parents should reassure them, more than once if needed, that they are not to blame.

It’s natural to want to ease their hurt with treats or gifts, but this can teach them that sadness leads to being “spoiled.” Instead, help them express their feelings in healthy ways. Let them know it’s OK to feel sad and that you sometimes feel sad too but explain that this feeling will pass.

Children don’t need to make decisions, but they do need to feel heard and included. Listen to what they want and let them know you’ll consider their feelings, even if you can’t give them everything. They may also worry that you could leave them, just as you left each other.

Reassure them that while parents may stop loving each other, the love you have for your child is forever, and that it’s OK for them to love both parents without choosing sides.

What children need

When children see or hear parents arguing, it can make a break‑up harder for them. They need to feel reassured that they aren’t stuck in the middle. You can help them by showing healthy positive ways to handle conflict. Children generally cope better with change when it’s not too sudden and they know what to expect. Having their own space and familiar routines in both homes can also help them feel safe and secure.

Some children try to take on adult responsibilities and seem to cope well, but this can affect them later in life. As you start to feel better after the break-up, your child may show more distress. Let them be children and reassure them that it’s OK to feel upset. Some may briefly act younger as a way of seeking comfort and safety. This is normal and a temporary response to change.

Children can feel a strong sense of loss. Grandparents, relatives, and friends can sometimes give them comfort and stability. Talk to your child about staying connected with important people in their life, especially if you are moving home. If needed, speak to their teachers or your GP about extra support or counselling.

They need:

Space, to be allowed to distance themselves from their parents’ conflict.
To have a predictable routine with consistent boundaries within the same household.
To know that they have two homes where they belong.
To be able to stay in contact with extended family like grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins.
To have access to other types of support if they want it or need it.
Have hope for the future.
Above all, to be allowed to be a child.

Talking to your child

Telling your child about a break‑up can be difficult but leaving it until the last moment can be a shock for them. Giving them time to prepare helps them cope with the changes ahead. You may want to delay the conversation because you’re struggling with your own emotions, but being open with your child is important.

When you do talk to them, answer their questions honestly and simply, and allow plenty of time so no one feels rushed. Explain that you’re separating or divorcing, that you both still love them, and that none of this is their fault.

If possible, tell them together as parents. Encourage them to share their feelings but understand that they may not want to talk straight away, let them know you’ll be there when they’re ready.

Some of these tips may be something to think about doing now:

Explain to your child what’s happening and that it’s not their fault.
Tailor the discussion to your child’s age and understanding.
Let them know that they can talk to you about anything that is bothering them or they are worried about at any time.
Listen and talk to them about any feelings.
Don’t ask or expect your child to choose sides.
Be respectful and try not to argue, make unnecessary remarks or lose your temper in front of your child.

Remember: your relationship as a couple is ending, but your relationship as parents continues.

Listening to your child after separation

Separation is emotionally hard for both parents and children. Children often pick up on your stress or worry, which can make it harder to listen to them. But by listening openly to your child, you can better understand what is worrying them.

Your own feelings may be a mix of sadness, anger, and worry. These can make it difficult to focus on your child’s needs. Their feelings may be very different from yours, and how you respond can greatly affect their wellbeing.

To support your child, it helps to build your emotional readiness, acknowledging your own feelings, putting them aside for a moment, and really listening. This helps you understand what they need most.

Step 1: Understand Your Own Feelings

It’s normal to feel many emotions during separation, anger, sadness, fear, worry, or feeling powerless. These emotions can be overwhelming and ignoring them doesn’t make them disappear. Try writing down your feelings. Naming them can help you feel more in control and helps you keep them in check while listening to your child.

Step 2: Use Calm and Listening Skills

Staying calm helps you manage your emotions and focus on your child.
Practise listening, even during everyday conversations with your child. Try to see things from their perspective and avoid jumping in too quickly with solutions. Give them space to express themselves.

Step 3: Reassure Your Child

Children may feel powerless, so reassurance is important. It should be:

Realistic – only promise what you know you can do.
Practical – explain clearly how things will work.
Honest and ongoing – if you don’t know something yet, say so and come back with updates.

Talk about what won’t change, relationships, school, friends, routines. Explain possible changes and how you will support them. Try to agree and stick to plans for contact with the other parent and important family members. Involve your child in decisions where appropriate and keep your promises.

Helpful Tips

Help your child name their feelings. It can make big emotions feel more manageable.
Notice their body language and behaviour; gently suggest what they might be feeling.
Reassure them that their feelings are normal.
Look for signs of distress like behaviour changes, school difficulties, or withdrawal.
If conversations end abruptly, they may have more to say.
If needed, seek support from your GP, school based counsellor, or another health professional.

Having helpful conversations with your ex-partner

Difficult conversations can sometimes feel like they go round in circles. This can be stressful and trigger emotions that make it harder to think clearly. Using the techniques below can help you stay calm, communicate more positively, and create better outcomes for you and your family.

1. Reduce stress before it builds

Relax your shoulders.
Take slow, deep breaths to help your body calm down.
If things start to heat up, suggest taking a short break.
If neither of you can calm down, pause the conversation and agree on a better time and neutral place to talk (away from your child if possible).

2. Listen

Actively listen; the more you listen, the more you understand.
Give your full attention.
Show respect so it’s more likely to be returned.
Allow pauses instead of jumping in.
Aim to stay calm, even if you don’t feel it inside.

3. Respond calmly and clearly

Be clear, stay on topic, and speak respectfully.
Avoid interrupting or changing the subject.
Ask questions to understand the other person’s point of view.

4. Take ownership of your words

Use “I” statements to express your thoughts and feelings.
Focus on what you’ve noticed or what you need, not assumptions about the other person.

5. Use a simple method to express yourself

Describe what happened without blame or judgement.
Share how it made you feel.
Explain what you need going forward.

Making family time arrangements

Children should feel that they have a home with both parents, regardless of the amount of time they spend with them. Expect resistance from them as they adjust; avoid using them as messengers or go-betweens; and try not to criticise, find fault, or compare the two homes.

Wherever possible and safe, children need to be able to have relationships with both parents, without being asked to take sides or have favourites. As a parent, you have a responsibility to support your child's relationship with their other parent as long as that relationship is safe.

Children are resilient and can live with different family rules if they know what to expect. If your child says things like “mum does this differently” or that “dad doesn’t do things like that” remind them that it is a parent’s job to set limits and that although you do things differently, you both love them and that it is OK to have different rules in different homes.

Avoid questioning your child about what happens in the other household, as it can feel like an interrogation. Whenever possible communicate directly with your child’s other parent. Giving children information about what is happening and what to expect will make them feel more secure

Co-parenting Tips - Making family time work for you

Put your child at the centre. Work together respectfully with the other parent, always focusing on what’s best for your child.
Be flexible and willing to compromise. Plans may need to change, being open and adaptable helps everyone.
Keep conflict away from your child. Save difficult conversations for private moments and approach them calmly.
Understand each other’s feelings. The parent your child lives with may feel overloaded, while the other parent may feel lonely or disconnected. Showing empathy to each other helps reduce tension.

Helpful co‑parenting techniques

Communicate positively about your child’s needs, appointments, school events, celebrations, routines.
If your child shares something that triggers strong feelings, stay calm and avoid reacting negatively, as this can place them in the middle.
If handovers feel stressful, think about:
- bringing another adult;
- meeting in a public place;
- asking a friend or family member to help;
- using a contact centre if needed.
If handovers feel unsafe, you may need to seek advice about whether family time with the other parent is safe and, in your child’s, best interests.

Creating security in both homes

Provide your child with a place of their own, if they don’t have their own room, a drawer, shelf, or corner can help them feel they belong.
Don’t treat your child as a visitor in your home. Build new routines, activities, and family rituals so they feel valued and secure in both homes.

Tips for better communication once separated or divorced

Focus on what you can control, not on the other parent.
Manage your feelings so you can respond calmly rather than react.
Keep your child’s needs at the centre of every decision.
Look at things from your child’s point of view.
Shift focus from what has happened in the past to finding positive ways for the future.
Remember that people experience situations differently.

Parenting is challenging, and you can’t control or change the other parent’s behaviour, only your own. But even small positive changes from you can make a big difference to your child.

When things feel tense or overwhelming, give yourself space and say, “I need some time to think about this.” This helps you stay calm and avoid arguments that might upset your child. If you hear negative comments or criticism from the other parent, try not to react straight away. Take time to think before responding.

If the other parent behaves aggressively in front of your child, seek advice about whether family time is safe for your child.

If you can’t be with your child

If you are finding it difficult to see your child on a regular basis because you are living out of the country or at a distance, then try to agree with your child’s other parent how you will keep in touch, for example:

Letters

Don’t forget to write regularly.
For younger children, choose nice stationery, or computer art, stickers, coloured pens, etc.

Videos/Messages

• Record a video of yourself doing things or making a special message.

Phone calls/text messages/instant messaging

Be regular and on time.
Make sure that you listen as well as talk.
Try to keep up to date about their school and their friends; if you’re stuck for conversation, share a book or video with them and discuss it on the phone. Keep in touch with regular text or voice messages.

Accommodation

When you see them, make the home you live in as family friendly as possible, toys, clothes, etc. Try to make sure they have their own space if possible.

Birthdays and special occasions

Remember the special days; you can make them more special by being thoughtful about the things you send. A card, letter or message will also show that you are thinking of them.

Remember staying in regular contact helps to maintain a good strong relationship with your child.

Coercive control, Violence, domestic abuse and sexual violence

If violence or abuse has happened, the priority is keeping you and your child(ren) safe. Abuse impacts children even if they do not directly see or hear it. The Domestic Abuse Act 2021 recognises this by classifying children as victims in their own right, irrespective of whether or not they were present during violent incidents.

Abuse can take many forms, and it is not always easy to recognise. Abuse can happen once or over a long period of time. It is still abuse if it involves any of the following:

Physical or sexual abuse
Violent or threatening behaviour
Economic abuse, such as taking or controlling money, preventing work or making purchases, or creating debts in your name
Psychological, emotional or other abuse
Controlling or coercive behaviour that isolates you, dominates you, or restricts your freedom.

Domestic abuse doesn’t always look the same. It can involve clear acts of violence, but also subtle or gradual behaviours that build up over time such as:

Repeated or unwanted messages
Extreme jealousy and possessiveness
Turning up uninvited or sending unwanted gifts
Harassment of your friends and family
Preventing you from seeing friends and family
Constant criticism or humiliation
Damaging property
Switching between being loving and being hurtful
Stalking or harassment, such as persistent unwanted contact, following or monitoring you, or online abuse.
Making you feel anxious, scared, or like you’re “walking on eggshells”

Abuse can continue after a relationship has ended. Post-separation abuse refers to controlling, coercive or abusive behaviour that carries on after separation. This may include using child contact arrangements to cause fear or distress. If you, your child, or someone you know is being harmed or controlled by a partner, ex-partner or family member, this is domestic abuse. Recognising it is an important step towards safety and support.

Getting Support

You can contact the Live Fear Free Helpline or any of the listed organisations in the useful contacts section below. You can also speak to your GP, social worker, key worker, or health visitor.

Specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence services can offer confidential, non-judgemental support for adults and children. This could include:

Refuge or safe accommodation: For those who need to leave home to stay safe.
Community-based support: Specialist domestic abuse and sexual violence support in the community.
Independent Domestic Violence Adviser/Independent Sexual Violence Adviser (IDVA/ISVA): IDVAs are usually based in a refuge or a domestic abuse support service. They will work with you to assess the level of risk. They will help discuss available options and develop safety plans. This will include practical steps to keep you and your children safe. This may include sanctions and remedies available through the criminal and civil courts.

Safety and Legal Advice

If you or your child is in immediate danger, you should seek help straight away. This may include leaving the home, calling emergency services, or accessing refuge accommodation. The Live Fear Free Helpline (0808 80 10 800) can support to find appropriate refuge accommodation.

If you have left the relationship, abuse can continue through contact arrangements, messages, or ongoing control. If you are worried about the safety of child contact or feel pressured or frightened, it is important to get advice before making any changes.

A legal adviser or specialist support worker can help you understand your options and the safest way to protect you and your child. They can also explain what safety measures, court orders, or protections may be available through the criminal or civil courts.

If you are worried about a child

If a child talks about harming themselves, shows ongoing distress at school, or you feel unable to cope, seek help. You can:

Talk to your GP or health visitor.
Speak with your child’s school.
See a counsellor.
Contact your social worker, if you have one.

If you are in an abusive situation, help is available. Reaching out is a vital step in keeping you and your child safe.

Taking care of yourself

When going through challenging times, it is important to dedicate some time to supporting yourself;

Make time for rest, healthy food, exercise, and activities you enjoy.
Use friends, exercise, or support groups to help manage difficult challenges.
Strong feelings like anger, sadness, guilt, or rejection are normal during separation; talking to friends or family is a great way of making sense of these emotions.
Avoid involving your child in adult conflict or using them to express anger.
Feelings change with time, what feels overwhelming now will ease.
A good support network and options like mediation can help you through challenges.
If you need help processing the emotions arising from your separation you can seek individual or family counselling.

Counselling

Counselling can help if you feel “stuck” after a loss. It can:

Help you sort through difficult or mixed emotions.
Support you during times of change.
Give you space to express your feelings.
Help children talk about their feelings and feel supported.

Individual Counselling

Individual counselling helps you understand your problems more clearly and explore better ways of coping. Counsellors listen without judging and support you to find your own solutions; they won’t tell you what to do. Sessions usually last around 50 minutes, and the number you need depends on your situation.

Family Counselling

Family counselling or therapy can help families or any group of people in a close relationship. This could include parents, children, siblings, grandparents, or even a close family friend. It takes place in a safe, supportive space where families work together to build on their strengths. It helps families support each other; improve communication; and help resolve conflicts together.

Youth Counselling

During separation or divorce, children may hide their feelings to avoid worrying you.
Youth counselling gives them a chance to share their worries safely. You can ask your child’s school to refer them to a school-based counsellor.

School‑Based Counselling

School counselling supports pupils’ emotional, social, and mental well‑being.
It is often part of a wider school strategy to help young people feel safe and supported. If you’re concerned about your child, you can speak to your GP, another health professional or your child’s school for referral to a school-based counsellor.

Costs

You may need to pay for some counselling services, but your GP might be able to refer you to a free service.

New partners

After separation, children often need extra attention and may feel threatened by new relationships. Introduce any new partner slowly and only when the relationship is serious, as children can form attachments quickly. Keep early meetings short and reassure your child if they feel jealous, worried or clingy.

Your new partner may also feel insecure about the time you spend with your child, and you may have feelings about your ex-partner's new relationships. In all cases, focus on what’s best for your child.

Give your children time to adjust before making big changes. If you’re thinking about living together, discuss what the step‑parent role will look like and agree on house rules, especially if both partners have children.

Extended family

Grandparents and other relatives can be a valuable source of stability and emotional support for your child. They may feel caught in the middle if parents are in conflict, but it’s important that children can maintain these relationships. Encourage family members to avoid taking sides or speaking negatively about either parent, as this can make children feel trapped in a wider conflict. Maintaining relationships with extended family can give children comfort, routine, and a sense of belonging during times of change.

Mediation

If you and your child’s other parent are finding it difficult to make arrangements that work for your children, you might want to consider mediation. Family mediation helps separated parents make arrangements together in a safe, fair setting. The focus is on finding solutions, not on blame. The mediator is neutral and supports both parents to reach agreements that work for the whole family. Before applying to court for a child arrangements order, you must usually attend a Mediation Information and Assessment Meeting (MIAM) to learn about mediation.

Mediation can improve communication, reduce conflict, and help you build a positive parenting relationship. Mediation is suitable for people who:

Struggle to talk directly with the other parent.
Want to improve communication.
Wish to avoid court.
Want to reduce conflict.
Want to consider their child’s views fairly.

It might not be suitable for example those who have experienced violence, abuse or sexual violence.

What You Can Discuss in Mediation?

Topics may include:

Contact arrangements and how much time the child spends with each parent.
Where the child will live.
Child financial support.
What happens to the family home.
Division of assets, debts, savings, pensions, and investments.

Mediation allows you to make your own decisions rather than having a judge decide, so agreements often work better long-term. Some mediators also offer child inclusive mediation which allows your child a direct voice in the process. The Ministry of Justice voucher scheme may provide up to £500 toward mediation costs in eligible cases.

Useful Contacts

Advice on divorce and separation: Website: www.advicenow.org.uk

Both Parents Matter: BPM believe that children have a right to a continuing loving relationship with both parents. Website: www.bothparentsmatter.org.uk
Phone: 0300 0300 363

Childline: Childline is a free, confidential service for children and young people (under 19) in the UK who need support or someone to talk to.
Website: www.childline.org.uk
Phone: 0800 1111

Child Maintenance Service: For information about child support.
Phone: 0800 171 2345

Family Information Service: The Family Information Service (FIS) is the first point of contact for information and advice on local services for parents and families in Wales.
Website: https://www.gov.wales/find-your-local-family-information-service

Galop - LGBT+ Abuse and Violence Helpline: Emotional and practical support for LGBT+ people experiencing abuse and violence.
Website: https://www.galop.org.uk/
Helpline: 0800 999 5428
Email: help@galop.org.uk.

Gingerbread: For single parents.
Website: www.gingerbread.org.uk
Phone: 0808 802 092

Kinship: For friends and family who step up to raise a child when their parents aren’t able to.
Website: www.kinship.org.uk

Live Fear Free: If you, a family member a friend, or someone you are concerned about has experienced domestic abuse or sexual violence, you can contact the Live Fear Free Helpline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for free advice and support or to talk through your options.
Website: www.livefearfree.gov.wales.
Phone: 0808 801 0800
Text: 07860 077333
Email: info@livefearfreehelpline.wales

National Association of Child Contact Centres (NACCC): For those who need to find a contact centre.
Website: www.naccc.org.uk
Phone: 0845 4500 280

National Child Protection Helpline (NSPCC): Free confidential service for anyone concerned about children at risk.
Website: www.nspcc.org.uk
Phone: 0808 800 5000

National Family Mediation: Helping families resolve disputes through family mediation services.
Website: www.nfm.org.uk

New Pathways: New Pathways is a rape, sexual assault and sexual abuse (sexual violence) support provider delivering specialist therapeutic support to adults and children.
Website: www.newpathways.org.uk
Phone: 01685 379310

The Parenting Plan:
Website: Cafcass Cymru parenting plan

Rape & Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) North Wales: RASASC provides information, specialist support and therapy to anyone aged 3 and over who has experienced any kind of sexual abuse or violence either recently or in the past. RASASC also provide specialist support and therapy to partners and family members of those who have been affected by sexual abuse and violence.
Website: http://www.rasawales.org.uk

Relate: For counselling and other services across the UK.
Website: www.relate.org.uk
Phone: 0300 100 1234

Resolution: Family Lawyers committed to the constructive resolution of family disputes.
Website: www.resolution.org.uk
Phone: 020 3841 0300

Respect: Information for men who are abusive to their partners, and also those who are victims of domestic abuse.
Website: www.respect.uk.net
Advice line for perpetrators: 0808 802 4040
Advice line for victims: 0808 801 03278 or visit https://mensadviceline.org.uk/

Rights of Women: Informs, educates and empowers women about their legal rights.
Website: www.rightsofwomen.org.uk
Family law helpline: 020 7251 6577
Criminal law (sexual violence) helpline: 020 7251 8887

Safer Wales Dyn: The Safer Wales Dyn Project provides specialist support for gay, heterosexual, bisexual, and transgender men who are experiencing domestic or sexual abuse. To learn more, please visit: www.saferwales.com.
Phone: 0808 801 0321.
Email:dyn@saferwales.com.

Samaritans Cymru: 24-hour confidential emotional support for anyone in a crisis. Website: https://www.samaritans.org/samaritans-cymru/
Phone: 116 123

Shelter Cymru: For housing problems. Free 24-hour housing helpline.
Website: https://sheltercymru.org.uk/
Phone: 0808 800 4444

Victim Support: For support and information.
Website: www.victimsupport.org.uk
Phone: 0808 168 9111.