Equanimous Mind Works
Life Transitions Counselling
Life transitions counselling provides a steady and supportive space to navigate the uncertainty and emotions that come with change. It’s designed to help you feel grounded, understood and equipped with practical tools as you adjust, heal and begin shaping a future that feels more aligned with your values and aspirations.
Navigate Change with Clarity & Strength
Major life changes - whether planned or unexpected - can bring uncertainty, stress and a sense of being ungrounded. Transitions such as career shifts, moving, relationship changes, parenthood or loss often stir up big emotions and leave you questioning your direction.
Counselling provides a calm, supportive space to process these changes, explore what they mean for you and find a way forward that feels aligned with your values
Common Struggles During Life Transitions
Feeling lost or uncertain about the future
Overwhelm when facing new responsibilities
Difficulty letting go of the past
Grief, sadness, or identity changes
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A sense that life feels “on hold” or out of alignment
These struggles are more common than you might think - and they don’t mean you’re failing. With the right support, transitions can become opportunities for growth, resilience and deeper self‑understanding.
Through counselling, you can begin to experience:
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Greater clarity and confidence in navigating change
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Emotional support through uncertainty and adjustment
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Tools to cope with stress and overwhelm
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Building resilience and finding meaning in new chapters
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Living more intentionally, guided by your values rather than by fear or uncertainty
Life changes don’t have to leave you feeling stuck or adrift. With the right support, you can navigate transitions with greater clarity, resilience and a deeper sense of alignment with the life you want to create.
The Benefits of Life Transitions Counselling
My Approach with Life Transitions
No two people experience change in the same way. That’s why I don’t believe in a one‑size‑fits‑all approach to counselling. Instead, I draw from a range of evidence‑informed frameworks to meet you where you are and support where you’d like to go.
At the heart of my work is a person‑centred philosophy: the belief that people thrive when they feel safe, heard and accepted. From this foundation, we can gently explore what this transition means for you and how to move forward with clarity and strength.
Therapeutic Foundations
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) - my primary approach for life transitions. ACT helps you accept difficult emotions, stay present during uncertainty and take values‑guided steps toward the life you want. Research shows ACT is highly effective in supporting people through change, building resilience and fostering a sense of meaning.
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Person‑Centred Therapy - creating a safe, empathetic space for reflection and growth.
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Solution‑Focused Therapy - highlighting strengths and building on what’s already working.
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Mindfulness‑Based Therapies - cultivating presence and reducing reactivity during stressful times.
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) - understanding how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and shifting unhelpful patterns that may arise during change.
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Supportive Decision Making - clarifying values and options when facing important life choices.
How Sessions Work
To give you the best chance of navigating change with confidence, I recommend starting with weekly sessions. This steady rhythm helps us build momentum, explore new strategies and create a safe space for you to process emotions and decisions.
Because ACT is experiential, I’ll often suggest gentle “home practice” between sessions - simple reflections, grounding exercises or values‑based actions that help you apply what we’ve explored in real life. These practices aren’t about getting it perfect, but about building new habits of awareness and resilience, step by step.
Coming Soon: In-Person Sessions
I currently offer online counselling Australia-wide, and I’m excited to share that in-person sessions will be available soon. This will give you the option to choose the format that feels most comfortable and supportive for you.
Embracing Change as Growth
Life transitions can feel unsettling, but they also hold the potential for renewal and transformation. Counselling offers guidance and support to help you adjust, heal and embrace change with strength - so you can move forward with clarity, resilience and a deeper connection to what truly matters.
If you’re ready to take the first step, I’d be honoured to walk alongside you.