Life Transitions & Relational Counselling

Life does not always change in dramatic or clearly defined ways. Sometimes transitions arrive quietly, through shifts in identity, relationships, work, health, or a growing sense that something no longer fits. You may not be able to name exactly what feels wrong, only that you feel unsettled, disconnected, or uncertain about who you are becoming.

Periods of transition can bring both possibility and loss. Even when changes are chosen or long-awaited, they may still carry grief for what is ending or being left behind. This page may feel fitting if you find yourself questioning direction, meaning, or your relationships, without a single event to point to.

Sessions are available in person in Victoria and online across British Columbia.

Change Can Be Quiet and Disorienting

Life transitions often unfold gradually rather than through a single moment. As familiar roles, identities, or relationships shift, it can feel difficult to orient yourself or to know what comes next.

Feeling uncertain during times of change does not mean something is wrong. It often reflects the natural process of reorienting when the old ways of being no longer apply and the new ones are not yet clear.

UNDERSTANDING LIFE TRANSITIONS & RELATIONAL CHANGE

Transitions Take Many Forms

Life transitions may include changes in relationships, career paths, caregiving roles, health, or stages of life. Some transitions are expected, while others arrive suddenly or without preparation. Even positive changes can feel disorienting when familiar structures shift.

Uncertainty Is Part of the Process

During periods of transition, people may notice anxiety, grief, restlessness, numbness, or a sense of being “in between.” Questions about purpose, belonging, and direction often surface. These experiences are deeply personal and shaped by history, culture, and lived experience.

Loss and Possibility Can Coexist

Transitions often carry grief alongside potential. You may be mourning identities, relationships, or futures that no longer feel possible, while also sensing something new beginning to take shape. These experiences are not contradictions — they are part of change.

how life transitions & relational counselling may support you

Counselling during periods of transition and relational change is not about fixing you or pushing you toward a particular outcome. Instead, it offers space to slow down, reflect, and listen more closely to what is unfolding within you.

Our work is collaborative, and you set the pace. Together, we can explore what feels unsettled, what is being questioned, and what is emerging. This may include noticing patterns, values, or longings that have been difficult to attend to amid daily demands.

For some, this work involves grieving identities or futures that no longer feel possible. For others, it may involve making sense of change without rushing toward clarity or resolution. Counselling offers support for staying with uncertainty while gently exploring what feels meaningful and sustaining.

What to Expect in Sessions

A Calm and Respectful Space

Sessions offer a grounded, respectful environment where your experience is met with care. We move at a pace that feels right for you, without pressure to arrive at answers or decisions.

Guided by What Is Present

Sessions are shaped by what feels most meaningful in the moment. Some conversations may focus on reflection and dialogue, while others may involve creative or experiential approaches if they feel supportive.

Discomfort and Possibility

This work acknowledges both the uncertainty and the potential that can accompany times of transition. Counselling offers space to sit with what feels unclear while gently exploring what supports your sense of connection and direction.