Life Transitions Counselling - Services and Areas of Support

Life transitions can touch every part of who we are - our identity, confidence, relationships, purpose, routines, and sense of direction.

Some changes arrive slowly; others all at once. Any of them can leave you feeling different from who you were before.

You may recognise your experience in one of the areas below, or you may simply feel as though something has shifted inside you without a clear name. Wherever you find yourself, you are welcome here.

Alongside these transitions, I also support clients with more general concerns such as anxiety, depression, bereavement, stress, relationship difficulties, and low self-esteem. If something is affecting your emotional wellbeing, we can explore that together.

Below are the areas I specialise in.

Each section links to a dedicated page where we explore that transition more deeply.

Relationship Endings and Emotional Aftermath

When a relationship ends, life can feel unrecognisable.

Are you struggling to understand who you are without this relationship?
Do you feel unanchored, lonely, or unsure how to move forward?
Has the ending stirred up old insecurities or painful memories?

Relationship endings often bring a mix of grief, confusion, identity loss, and emotional exhaustion - even when the decision was mutual or expected.

Imagine...
...waking with a little more steadiness, feeling less overwhelmed by heartbreak, and beginning to reconnect with the parts of yourself that feel lost or shaken.

Childlessness and the Grief of the Life You Imagined

When the future you expected shifts, the grief is real - even if it is invisible to others.

Do you feel left behind, different, or misunderstood by the people around you?
Are you grieving quietly, unsure how to talk about what you hoped life would be?
Do you carry a deep sense of uncertainty about who you are now, or what comes next?

This grief can be subtle or profound. It often touches identity, meaning, relationships, confidence, and the story you once imagined.

Imagine...
...having space to name your grief, explore its layers, and slowly find a way of living that feels meaningful again - even if life looks different to how you once imagined.

Retirement, Redundancy and Work-Identity Change

When your role shifts, your sense of self often shifts with it.

Do you feel lost without the structure or purpose work once provided?
Are you grieving the role or identity that shaped your life for years?
Has slowing down uncovered questions about meaning or direction you did not expect?

These transitions can stir grief, disconnection, and quiet questioning about who you are outside your work.

Imagine...
...waking with a clearer sense of direction, not defined by productivity - but by identity, values, and what matters to you now.

Chronic Health Changes and Identity Shifts

When your body changes, your identity often changes too.

Are you grieving the version of yourself you used to be?
Do you feel frustrated, ashamed, or guilty about what you can no longer do?
Is your confidence shaken by limits you never asked for?

Chronic health issues affect far more than the body. They shape identity, independence, relationships, and daily life.

Imagine...
...feeling more at peace with your pace, more grounded in who you are now, and less defined by comparison to your old self.

Midlife, Ageing and Changing Roles

Ageing brings wisdom - but it can also bring grief, uncertainty, and identity questions.

Do you feel invisible or unsure how to feel confident at this stage of life?
Are you adjusting to changing roles - children growing up, becoming a grandparent, or shifting relationships?
Do you feel uncertain about purpose, or nostalgic for who you used to be?

Midlife transitions often bring reflection, grief, curiosity, and a renegotiation of identity.

Imagine...
...moving through this chapter with more self-acceptance and clarity about who you are becoming.

The “In-Between” Place - When Life No Longer Fits, but You Are Not Sure Why

Not all transitions are dramatic - some are subtle, quiet, or difficult to name.

Do you feel disconnected from yourself without a clear reason?
Does life look “fine” on the outside but feel misaligned on the inside?
Are you questioning meaning or identity in ways you cannot easily explain?

This in-between place is a common, valid, and deeply human experience - and you deserve space to explore it.

Imagine...
...feeling more grounded, more aligned, and more yourself - even without having all the answers.

How We Can Work Together

Whether you are navigating a clear transition or something harder to describe, counselling offers space to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with who you are.

Sessions are available:

We will work gently and collaboratively, exploring your experience at a pace that feels right for you.

Next Steps

If one of these areas resonates with you, you can explore the detailed page or simply get in touch and we can begin from wherever you are.

⬤ Contact me for a free 15-minute consultation.

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