Therapy for Life Transitions
Vancouver, BC, Online & In-person

Life transitions can be unsettling, even when they're planned and expected. Some changes occur with natural life stages, while others come as a surprise and catch us off guard. Changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, loss, becoming a parent, or redefining your identity can leave you feeling uncertain and overwhelmed.  You might wonder, "Who am I now?", "Did I make the right decision?", or "Why does it feel so bad when it's a good thing?" These, among other questions of self-doubt, are what therapy can help guide you through. 

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How can counselling help?​

Counselling can help you navigate life transitions by clearing out the noise to help you make better decisions. You will be supported in your emotional well-being and given practical coping skills to build flexibility and resiliency. I offer online and in-person therapy for adults to help process change and move through life transitions with more clarity and steadiness.

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Common life changes

• Grief and loss, such as the death of a loved one, family member, friend, or pet.

• Relationship transitions, such as endings (breakups, separations and divorces), infidelity, change in commitment (moving in, marriage)

• Changes in work or school (job loss, new job, promotions, graduations, starting post-secondary)

• Moving and relocation (moving cities, moving homes, new community)

• Becoming a parent/pregnancy changes

• Pregnancy, postpartum adjustment, parenting stress, shifting family roles

• Health changes (serious illness, injury, disability, chronic illness - your own or someone you care for) 

• Retirement and aging-related transitions

• Retirement planning/identity shift, later-life role changes

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Changes that are less talked about​

• Caregiving transitions - burnout, role strain, anticipatory grief

• Identity and shifts in “sense of self”

• Sudden financial changes - major gain or loss, debt crises, bankruptcy, or abrupt lifestyle change 

• Reproductive and family-path changes - infertility, pregnancy loss, choosing not to have children, stepfamily blending - big changes that can involve non-death grief

• Transitions that are “positive” but still stressful, such as marriage, promotions, major opportunities, because even good change can overload coping systems

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If you are going through a life change of any kind and can benefit from counselling support, reach out for a virtual 20-minute consultation appointment. I offer life transition therapy for adults in Vancouver, BC, providing primarily online support with in-person sessions available for those who prefer to meet in person on Commercial Drive.