Life Transitions and Adjustments Counselling

Life Transitions and Adjustments Counselling helps individuals struggling to cope with significant changes impacting their mental health. Substantial change can occur at any stage of life, regardless of age. For all of us, change is challenging to manage. Despite this, the most significant transitions and adjustments often prevail during midlife. It is suggested that 10-20% of people have an identity crisis or struggle to cope with substantial changes in their life, approximately between the ages of 40-60 (Reid, 2023). Having a midlife crisis is perfectly normal; you are never alone.

Substantial change often results in powerful emotions, which can be tough to manage. At Incontact, we listen to your challenges and teach you how to cope with these intense feelings. If you or someone you know is struggling with life transitions and adjustments, book an appointment with us today for an in-person or online appointment. 

Types Of Life Transitions And Adjustments 

Whether the change is positive or negative, and expected or unexpected, this can bring both favourable and adverse emotions that affect your mental health (GoodTherapy, 2020 & Womack, 2021). Some significant life transitions and adjustments may include the following:

• Children leaving home.
• Change or loss of a job.
• Loss of a loved one.
• Relationship change or end.
• Addition or loss to your family.
• Change of family dynamics/relationships.
• They are coping with health issues (Including feeling sad due to ageing).
• Menopause.
• Moving to another home or country.

Potential Symptoms Of Life Transitions And Adjustments

Often, as a result of experiencing these major life transitions and adjustments, individuals may endure the following:

• Feeling worthless or unaccomplished.
• Depression.
• Anxiety.
• Loneliness.
• Lack of self-confidence or achievement.
• Impulsive decision-making.
• Loss of interest from activities once enjoyed.

How Life Transitions and Adjustments Counselling Works

During this challenging time of constant change, you may feel alone and depressed. However, these feelings will not last. At Incontact, we provide a safe, non-judgmental, yet reflective space to listen to what you are going through. In addition, we will provide you with the tools to cope with these transitions and your emotions to empower you to become your best self once again. 

Our trusted therapists are here to help you through this difficult time. However, suppose you are experiencing mental health issues due to life transitions or adjustments. In that case, booking an appointment to start your journey is crucial, allowing you to continue navigating through life with purpose, a smile, and knowing that you are worth it.