Therapy for Life Transitions, Grief & Identity In Manchester & Online
Some transitions feel like a choice - others arrive like a landslide.
“Can I sail through the changing ocean tides? Can I handle the seasons of my life?”
— Fleetwood Mac, Landslide
You might be here because you're…
Standing in the middle of something you can’t quite name - a loss, a breaking apart you didn’t choose.
Carrying sadness, anger, numbness, relief, confusion - or all of these at once.
Grieving someone, something, or even some part of yourself - and wondering “Who am I now? What matters now?”
Adjusting to a future that no longer fits, longing for a place where you don’t have to carry this alone.
Where we might begin
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Mourning a loved one, relationship, or future you imagined
Grieving someone who is still alive (ambiguous loss) through things like estrangement, dementia, or addiction
Living with anticipatory grief around illness, a terminal diagnosis of a loved one, separation, or major change
Mourning the loss of home, place, culture or community after relocation or migration
Grieving unmet needs, missed opportunities or experiences
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Questioning whether to become a mother, father or parent or whether to have another child
Navigating infertility, pregnancy loss, or childlessness not by choice
Carrying grief, shame or regret related to parenting
Untangling identity from family roles, like eldest daughter or caretaker
Facing family estrangement, rupture, or shifts in belonging
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Grieving what’s changed because of disability, chronic illness, or neurodivergence - whether yours or a loved one’s
Finding how to balance self-acceptance with the need for support or adaptations related to chronic illness and disabilities
Feeling your identity or sense of belonging shift after a diagnosis or health change
Parenting children - young or adult - with disabilities, mental health challenges, or additional needs, and carrying the grief, love, or complexity that can bring
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Feeling lost or alone after divorce, retirement, or a major life change
Realising your job, relationship, or lifestyle no longer fits who you are
Letting go of old roles like partner, parent, or caregiver and wondering what’s next
Feeling invisible or disconnected, even when things seem stable on the outside
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Feeling the tension of changing roles, relationships, or long-term goals
Going through perimenopause or menopause, and coping with changes in your body or mood
Feeling burnt out at work or questioning if early retirement is the right choice
Managing the pull between supporting teenagers, adult children, or ageing parents
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Adjusting to retirement and finding new purpose or routine
Taking on new family roles like grandparenting or caregiving
Facing changes in health, strength, or independence
Wrestling with fears about ageing, unfinished grief, or making sense of your life story
Reimagining ater life as a time for growth, creativity, and meaningful connection
Counselling for life transitions, loss & identity
My approach
I offer a person-centred, relational approach, which means I’m not here to fix you or push you to move on quickly. I’ll meet you as a fellow human, offering space to explore your grief, confusion, anger, or simply how it feels to be where you are now.
I bring over 15 years of experience in mental health, supporting people across life stages: teenagers navigating identity, adults in midlife transitions, and older adults facing ageing, loss, and change.
Whether you’re 18 or 85, you are welcome here; it’s never too early or too late to begin again, in your own way.
Therapy for Grief, Change & Identity FAQs
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No. You don’t need a clear label or goal to begin. Many people come during life transitions, when they feel stuck, overwhelmed, or lost. Therapy offers a space for self-reflection, emotional support, and meaning-making - wherever you are.
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Grief isn’t just about bereavement. It can show up as complex grief, traumatic grief, or anticipatory grief around illness, separation, or identity shifts. Grief therapy offers a space to process sadness, anger, or numbness, while working on emotional regulation and integrating loss into your life without rushing to “move on.”
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Many people use the term “midlife crisis” to describe the challenges that often come up between 40 and 60. I see this as a normal part of being human, but it can be distressing for many; it’s often a time of reflection, change, or even existential crisis, when people start re-evaluating meaning, purpose, and direction in their lives. Therapy can offer a supportive space to navigate this stage with care, curiosity, and compassion.
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Infertility, childlessness not by choice, and family transitions can carry layers of reproductive grief, shame, and isolation. Therapy offers a place for emotional resilience, grief and infertility support, and space to explore family identity and meaning beyond parenting.
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Yes. I offer therapy for older adults navigating the many changes that can come with aging, including health shifts, loss, life review, or exploring meaning and purpose. This is a space for care, dignity, and also for connection, creativity, and growth at any stage of life.
Need more information? Check out the FAQ page below for details on fees, cancellations, payments, and how to book a free consultation.