Reese Witherspoon has reportedly been getting counselling to get over her recent relationship break-up.
According to the Daily Mail's You Magazine, the Oscar-winner, who recently split from actor Jake Gyllenhaal, has spoken about her divorce from fellow actor Ryan Phillippe.
She said: "Through difficult times I have always found counselling helpful and I don't think there is anything shameful in that."
The 33-year-old also said that she needs her close friends around to support her: "I have three women friends who will drop anything to help me and I will do the same for them.
"I believe in those female bonds, because a lot of stuff happens with men and marriage and divorce, but family and friends are paramount."
Despite their divorce, she claims Philippe, 35, is a "great parent": "We balance our schedules so one of us is always with them.
"When you care enough and are determined to make them the focus of your life, then somehow it works."
