When life changes shape.
You may have changed careers, ended a relationship, moved, become a parent, retired, or watched your children leave home. People congratulate you on the new chapter without realising you’re still working out what it means for you.
There can be an uncomfortable space between the person you were and the person you’re becoming.
You might be feeling:
- Excited and unsettled at the same time
- Grief for what’s ended alongside hope for what’s beginning
- Restless or unsure who you are now
- That the life you’re building doesn’t quite feel like yours yet
How counselling can help with life transition.
We often expect ourselves to adapt quickly when circumstances change but identity doesn’t always move at the same pace.
In Process Oriented Psychology times of change are seen as moments when a new part of you is trying to emerge and an old identity is loosening. Instead of rushing towards an answer we explore what’s happening at the edges. The restlessness, the doubts and the pull towards something new. These experiences and sometimes your dreams, can point to what matters most to you now.
As you make space for what has changed you can move forward with a stronger sense of who you are and how you want to live.
What your first session looks like.
- Length: 50 minutes
- Fee: $165 (incl. GST)
- Where: Nerang, Gold Coast, or online
- Referral: Not needed
Your first session is a chance to talk about the change you’re facing. There’s no need to have it figured out. We’ll explore where you are and what you’d like from our time together.
Common questions about life transition counselling.
I’m not in crisis. Is counselling still worthwhile?
Yes, many people come during transitions simply to make sense of what’s changing and make choices that feel right for them.
How long does transition counselling take?
Some people come for a handful of sessions around a particular change where others find it opens up deeper work. We can decide together.
Do I need a referral?
No, you can book directly without a doctor’s referral.
About your therapist.
Jeanette is the founder of Gold Coast Psychotherapy in Nerang and a Certified Practising Counsellor with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). She completed the Two-Year Process Work Study Program with Australia New Zealand Process Oriented Psychology (ANZPOP) and has practised psychotherapy for over 10 years. Before becoming a therapist, she worked as a paramedic and as a health and safety officer.
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You’re not alone, and you don’t have to figure this out on your own. Take your first step to becoming a more confident and connected you today.