Ruth Langsford Seeks Therapy to Cope with Divorce as Eamonn Holmes Offers Christmas Peace

Ruth Langsford, the beloved Loose Women presenter, turned to counselling to help her navigate the emotional toll of her high-profile divorce from estranged husband Eamonn Holmes.

The pair, who famously co-hosted This Morning for years, announced their separation in May 2024 after 14 years of marriage and 27 years together.

Now, as the Christmas season approaches, Holmes reportedly offered a peace offering to Ruth by wishing her the best for the holidays amid their ongoing battle to finalize their split.

Ruth Langsford, now 65, recently spoke to Woman & Home magazine, revealing she began counselling when her relationship with Holmes ended.

She confirmed she continues to attend sessions, calling the process "very powerful and very useful."

She explained that therapy provides her with tools to manage her feelings and offers a judgment-free space.

Her counsellor, who remains impartial despite perhaps seeing the couple on television, helps her question her own emotions.

Ruth Langsford described the end of their decades-long relationship as a difficult period, saying it required "a lot of unravelling."

She admitted she initially saw darkness after the separation, thinking, “Oh my God, what’s going to happen?” However, she confirmed the fear has since gone, stating she sees "light in the future."

Her honest discussion on mental health support comes as she focuses on her career and family, including her 23-year-old son, Jack.

The former couple has not yet finalized their divorce, as they continue to work through financial arrangements, including the reported prospect of selling their marital home.

Meanwhile, Holmes, 65, has moved on and started dating relationship therapist Katie Alexander, 22 years his junior.

Ruth Langsford, though not "actively looking," stated she remains open to finding love again.

She confirmed she has not been "put off" by the idea of another relationship or even remarriage, acknowledging she has realized she is strong and independent on her own.

Despite the ongoing legal complexities, Langsford remains focused on maintaining family traditions for her son and mother during the festive season.

The reported Christmas peace offering from Holmes suggests a desire for civility as they navigate their separate paths, even as Ruth finds a new sense of independence and emotional healing through therapy.