Midlife, Ageing & Changing Roles

Counselling in Ascot, and Online/Telephone

Midlife and ageing are often described as stages of “wisdom” or “acceptance” - but for many people, these chapters are far more complex.

There may be moments of clarity, yes, but also grief, uncertainty, identity questions, shifts in purpose, and a sense that life is changing in ways you didn’t expect.

Your roles may be changing.
Your relationships may look different.
Your body may feel different.
Your sense of meaning may be evolving.
And you may be noticing yourself in a new way - or not feeling seen at all.

If you’re here, you may be trying to navigate this transition with more compassion, steadiness, and connection to who you’re becoming.

Midlife Transitions Touch Every Part of Life

This stage can bring:

identity shifts
changes in family roles (children leaving home, becoming a grandparent, caring for ageing parents)
relationship changes
adjustments to work and purpose
body and health changes
questions about meaning, mortality, or direction
feelings of invisibility or being overlooked
a quiet grief for who you used to be

Even when positive things are happening around you, it can still feel like something inside is changing - or slipping away.

You Might Recognise Yourself in These Questions

Why don’t I feel like myself anymore?
What is my role now that the people around me need me less - or differently?
Why do I feel invisible, overlooked, or “past my peak”?
How do I cope with the physical changes I’m noticing?
Why do I feel nostalgic for earlier versions of my life?
What is my purpose now?
Is it normal to feel this unsettled at this stage?

These are common, deeply human questions - even if people rarely say them out loud.

The Emotional and Practical Weight of Midlife & Ageing

Emotionally

a sense of loss or grief
frustration, sadness, or irritability
anxiety about the future
shame or discomfort about ageing
low mood or loss of confidence
a feeling of being “in-between” chapters

Relationally

changing dynamics with partners
children becoming more independent
caring for ageing parents
shifting social circles
feeling disconnected or “out of sync”

Physically

changes in energy or stamina
menopause or hormonal shifts
altered body image
chronic pain or health concerns

Existentially

searching for meaning
questioning past choices
imagining the next chapter
fear of decline or being alone

Midlife is not a crisis - it is an evolution.
But evolution can feel messy, emotional, and uncertain.

Imagine…

…moving through this chapter with more grace, self-kindness, and clarity about who you are becoming - not just who you’ve been.

Imagine rediscovering parts of yourself that were overshadowed by roles, responsibilities, or expectations.

Imagine feeling more grounded, more visible, and more connected to your own worth.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy offers a reflective, supportive space to:

explore who you are beneath the roles you’ve held
reconnect with purpose, meaning, and identity
understand the grief or longing that may arise
rebuild confidence and self-worth
make sense of relationship or family shifts
navigate physical changes without judgment
tend to fears about ageing or the future
create a life that feels aligned with who you are now

You don’t have to navigate this chapter alone - or pretend it feels easier than it does.

Why I’m a Good Fit for This Work

Much of my work is rooted in supporting people through identity changes and life transitions - the moments when the old no longer fits and the new hasn’t fully formed.

My approach is gentle, grounded, and attuned to the emotional, relational, and existential layers of midlife and ageing.

I offer a space to explore these changes honestly, without pressure or expectation.
Together, we can make sense of what this chapter means for you and who you are becoming within it.

Working Together

Sessions are available:

in person in Ascot, Berkshire
online (UK-wide)
by telephone (UK-wide)

You’re welcome whether you’re just beginning to feel shifts in this chapter or have been navigating them for some time.

Next Steps

If you’re feeling the emotional or identity impact of midlife or ageing, you don’t have to face it alone.

⬤ Contact me to arrange a free 15-minute consultation.
Together, we can explore what you’re carrying and how counselling may support you.

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