Midlife (40 - 60 years).
A Time of Reflection and Reclaiming…..
It's often a time of deep reflection and big transitions. Hormonal shifts from menopause can kick things off, which can impact physical health, mood, and sense of identity. At the same time roles start to change too, kids grow up, parents age, and suddenly she is in a space where she is asking, “What now?” These transitions can stir up feelings of loss, but also open space up for self-reflection and rediscovery. She find herself rethinking what really matters, re-evaluating priorities and what she wants from life. She may find a new sense of confidence but also burnout, grief, anxiety about health and identity can creep in. Therapy during this stage can help normalise these changes, support emotional well-being, and boost self-worth with compassion and purpose.
Common stressors and concerns we can help with:
Perimenopausal symptoms
Identity loss
Empty nest syndrome
Caregiving stress
Body image and aging
Ageism
Career stagnation or burnout
Mental health concerns e.g. perimenopausal anxiety and depression, OCD, insomnia, grief, trauma, eating disorders, body image, self-esteem, perfectionism, emotion regulation and distress tolerance, chronic pain and/or health conditions, stress and burnout.
Supporting neurodivergent individuals (e.g. adjustment to diagnosis, Autistic and ADHD burnout management, sensory needs management, communication preferences and styles, executive function, self-advocacy skills, co-morbid health conditions i.e. Hypermobility spectrum disorders/Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome) * Of note: Therapy will align with the Neurodiversity Affirming Model to support self-determinism and development of positive sense of identity through a strength-based lens. We do not teach or reinforce neurotypical social skills. We avoid imposing neurotypical standards of communication, behavior, or lifestyle on our neurodivergent clients.