Life Transitions Therapy
Separation, divorce, the death of a partner, moving home, retirement, starting or losing a job, becoming a parent – major transitions can bring grief, uncertainty and a loss of identity and purpose. You might feel relief, confusion, sadness, anger, guilt-all at the same time. You might be finding it hard to sleep, be struggling to make decisions, and you might notice a strain in your relationships as you try to adapt to this huge change in your life.
I’m a qualified and accredited therapist with over 15 years’ clinical experience in NHS Talking Therapies services and private practice, specialising in high-intensity CBT and IPT for relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression and life changes.
With a warm, non-judgemental approach, we can work on helping you cope with big life changes and find a way to move forward with a renewed sense of purpose and acceptance.
Why you might be here
You might recognise yourself in some of these:
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A big change has happened (or is coming) and you’re trying to find your feet again.
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An important relationship has ended and you are grieving the loss and now trying to navigate life without them
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You’re carrying mixed feelings — relief, sadness, hope, guilt, anger, shame — and it’s hard to make sense of them.
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You're feeling lost-unsure of what to do with your life next
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You feel like you have lost your identity and you’re wondering, “What now?”
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You feel alone and like you have lost friendships due to the big changes in your life.
You might be navigating a breakup, separation or divorce, adjusting to co-parenting, grieving the death of a partner or someone close, or starting over after moving home or country.
Work or career changes can bring their own kind of loss too — redundancy, retirement, burnout, or a major shift in direction. Becoming a parent, fertility struggles, children leaving home, or health changes can also stir up more than you expected.
How I help with life transitions
I work one-to-one, focusing on you and the changes you’re living through. Together we can:
Reflect on what has changed and find a way to move forward
We can talk through what has been lost with the transition, what has ended and how this makes you feel. We can also explore ways of feeling more hopeful about the future, despite the changes that have occurred. This may involve finding a new sense of purpose and identity.
Make space for grief (including mixed feelings)
Change often brings loss, even when it’s the right move. We’ll make room for sadness, relief, guilt, anger, or shock — without getting stuck in them — so you can begin to move forward.
Find your footing and rebuild routine
When big changes happen, everything can feel harder. We’ll break things down into small, doable steps — sleep, structure, decisions — so you’re not trying to rebuild your whole life in one go.
Navigate relationships, boundaries, and difficult conversations
If you have been through a separation and are now trying to navigate things like co-parenting or the selling of a house you bought together, there may be many stressful conversations that need to be had. I’ll help you communicate more clearly and calmly — what to say, how to say it, and where to set boundaries — especially when others have expectations and opinions that are different from yours.
Strengthen support and reduce isolation
We’ll map who’s in your corner, how to ask for what you need, and how to widen your support if it’s thin. This can help you feel less alone as you adjust to your new life.
Build confidence in the “new role”
Whether it’s single life, co-parenting, bereavement, relocation, retirement, or a new direction at work, we’ll help you adjust to the new shape of life. Not by forcing positivity — but by building the skills and confidence you need.
What sessions can look like
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Free 30-minute consultation
A chance to outline what’s been happening, ask questions, and see if working together feels like a good fit.
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Early sessions
We’ll get a clear picture of a timeline of significant events and changes in your life and explore the impact these have had on your relationships and your mental well-being. We will also discuss your goals for therapy and what you would like to be different.
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Ongoing work
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Talking through what exactly has changed in your life, and processing any potential feelings of loss, grief, guilt, anger and confusion.
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Exploring ways of adjusting to your new life and finding a renewed sense of purpose and meaning.
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Working on strengthening your relationships, and possibly widening your social circle to accommodate the changes in your life.
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Supporting you to take care of yourself emotionally around difficult interactions with others and during difficult moments.
Next steps
If any of this sounds familiar, you’re welcome to get in touch to arrange an initial free, no obligation call.
You don’t have to have it all figured out before you start.
We can think it through together and decide on the next small steps that feel right for you.
Key details
Session length:
50 minutes
Online platform:
Microsoft Teams
Frequency:
Weekly (flexible)
Fee:
£50 per session
Current availability:
Usually within a few days
Location:
Online across the UK