Life Transitions

Life transitions can bring uncertainty, emotional upheaval, and a sense of losing your footing — even when the change is expected or positive. Experiences such as becoming a parent, changing career, relationship changes, menopause, or children leaving home can all affect how you see yourself and your future.

Periods of transition often invite questions about identity, direction, relationships, and what you truly want from life. You may feel anxious, unsettled, overwhelmed, or unsure how to adjust to new circumstances.

In therapy we can explore and reflect on your feelings openly and at your own pace, helping you make sense of the challenges and emotions that can arise during transitions.

Rather than giving advice or telling you what decisions to make, therapy supports you in reconnecting with your own values, strengths, and sense of direction. This process can help you feel more grounded, resilient, and able to navigate change with greater confidence and self-awareness.

About Me

My own experiences of loss and grief, and the transitions that come with different stages of life have given me a deep appreciation of how difficult it can be to navigate through change.

These experiences have shaped how I work. As a Person Centred counsellor I don’t see my role as fixing or diagnosing, but rather as providing the kind of relationship where you can talk openly, and feel genuinely heard and understood. I know from both personal and professional experience how transformative that can be.

Outside of the counselling room, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, and walks on the beach with my dog – I love living by the sea in all seasons. In my spare time I also volunteer as a counsellor at a local low cost counselling service.

About the Sessions

We’ll agree a time and place for sessions that suits you, usually on the same day and at the same time each week.

Location

I am based in Brighton & Hove and offer in-person counselling sessions locally, as well as online therapy across the UK.

Session Times

Monday 9am – 8pm
Tuesday 9am – 8pm
Wednesday 9am – 4pm
Thursday 9am – 1pm

Please contact me for availability.

Fees

Sessions last 50 minutes and are charged at £60.

I offer some sessions at a discounted rate for those who otherwise would not be able to access therapy – please ask for availability.

The Rooms

Get in Touch

Ready to talk? Reaching out is the first step, you don’t need to have everything figured out – you just need to start the conversation. If you’d like to explore what’s on your mind, call or email to arrange an initial, no cost consultation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few FAQs – if there’s anything more you’d like to know, or something isn’t covered here, please get in touch.

What issues do you work with?

I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety, low self-esteem, grief and loss, and relationship problems. Some people come with a clear reason for seeking counselling, while others have a general sense of feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or not quite themselves. You don’t need to have everything worked out before starting.

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