Why does midlife make you question who you are? This blog explores identity shifts, changing roles and the quiet reckoning that often emerges in the middle years.

An empty nest Introduction I was recently reading The New Neighbours by Claire Douglas, and one line stopped me in my tracks: “Our house, which had once felt so poky and overcrowded, will seem as empty as a beach out of season.” The image stayed with me. I could almost see it - the wide expanse of sand, the echo of waves, the emptiness where laughter once was. It made me think of the stillness that follows a full house once children have left home. What was once noisy, chaoti

Woman walking along the beach Introduction October is Menopause Awareness Month, a time to shine a light on an experience that touches every part of a woman’s life yet is still often misunderstood or unspoken. While the menopause marks a biological shift, it is also a profound emotional and psychological transition. It can bring changes in identity, confidence, relationships, and how we see ourselves. In my counselling work, I often meet people who describe the menopause not

Introduction Milestone birthdays go beyond marking another year; they invite us to pause, reflect, and recalibrate. Ages like 18, 30, 40, and 50 stand as significant turning points—moments when we ask, “Am I where I thought I’d be?” From the excitement of adulthood at 18 to the deeper contemplations of midlife at 50, these birthdays can stir both anxiety and opportunity. They serve as powerful reminders to reconnect with our values and intentions. This guide explores how mile