Periods of transition—career shifts, empty nests, retirement, or a sense that life should feel different—can stir deep questions about purpose. Counselling offers a weekly space to reflect on where you have been, what you value, and how you want to live now.
How midlife and life transitions may feel
- Restlessness despite outward success.
- Grief for paths not taken or identities that no longer fit.
- Anxiety about ageing, health, or time running out.
- Desire for change but uncertainty about the next step.
- Shifts in relationships as children grow up or parents need care.
- Spiritual or existential questions about meaning and contribution.
Why these questions can feel unsettling
Many cultures expect certain milestones by midlife. When reality differs, you may feel behind or invisible.
Transitions also bring practical changes—finances, caregiving, career dynamics—that add pressure. Without a reflective space, it is easy to numb out or rush decisions that do not align with your values.
How counselling supports your next chapter
We map your history, strengths, and dreams. We explore what brings vitality, what needs to be grieved, and how to create plans that honour your responsibilities and desires. Sessions occur weekly at a consistent time, giving you room to integrate insights gradually.
Approaches we may use
- Pluralistic therapy to combine reflective inquiry with practical planning.
- Existential and meaning-centred exploration to examine purpose and values.
- Narrative work to reauthor your story around success, ageing, and identity.
- Somatic grounding to stay connected to your body during change.
Support for men navigating midlife change
Men may feel pressure to maintain a certain image or career trajectory. Therapy offers space to question these expectations, explore vulnerability, and design a life that includes rest, connection, and joy.
Affirming support for LGBTQ+ midlife journeys
Queer and trans people often craft families and careers outside traditional scripts. We honour your history and consider how to nurture purpose within your communities, whether you are coming out later in life, exploring gender, or redefining relationships.
Midlife counselling FAQs
Can therapy help if I feel stuck in my career?
We explore what keeps you in place, what you want to change, and options for moving forward while maintaining important relationships. You choose the direction that fits, and we support you as you act on it.
Do we talk about practical planning as well as feelings?
We can look at both inner experience and tangible steps, translating insights into experiments you may try outside sessions.
What if my transition involves relocation or living abroad?
We consider cultural adaptation, social networks, and how to maintain support across borders.
How long does this type of counselling usually last?
It depends on your goals. Some people engage for a few months to clarify direction; others continue longer as they implement changes.
Next steps
Book a consultation to discuss the transition you are navigating. If we begin working together, you will have a weekly appointment at the same time to reflect, plan, and stay accountable to the life you want.