I know what it's like to stay longer than you should.
To keep the peace, shrink yourself, and wonder if what you're experiencing is really as bad as it feels. To be so used to someone else's version of you that you've lost sight of your own.
I'm Isabella Cecil — a certified Divorce and Breakup Coach based in Northern Ireland, specialising in coercive, controlling and abusive relationships.
My work in this field didn't come from a textbook. It grew from lived experience, from a deep belief that people — especially women in mid-life — deserve proper support when they're finding their way back to themselves.
I also bring over 25 years of professional experience across media, community engagement and workforce diversity, including my current role at ITV/UTV Belfast. I understand complex situations, difficult conversations and the kind of calm, clear thinking that's needed when everything feels uncertain.
I'm trained and certified as a Divorce and Breakup Master Practitioner. I work with women across Northern Ireland and online — one-to-one and in small group settings.
What I offer is not advice. It's a space to think clearly, feel heard, and start moving — at your pace, on your terms.
If any part of this sounds familiar, I'd be glad to have a quiet conversation.
Based in Ballynahinch, Northern Ireland