Unseen, But Felt: Honouring the Transitions That Change Us
Some life transitions come with ceremony—weddings, graduations, retirements, funerals. We dress up, gather with others, and mark the moment with words, gestures, and ritual. These events help us make sense of change, offering shape to something otherwise hard to grasp.
But many transitions happen quietly, with no witnesses. Some are chosen, others arrive uninvited. Either way, they can leave us feeling adrift.
You might be:
Stepping away from a long-held role—like being a caregiver or partner
Recovering from a relationship that ended without closure
Adjusting to life after illness or loss
Moving through menopause, a spiritual shift, or a change in identity
Beginning again in work, location, or community
These changes may bring a mix of feelings—relief and sadness, hope and fear, excitement and grief. You might feel unsure of who you are now, or who you’re becoming. Even when change is positive, it can shake something deep inside.
What Happens When Change Goes Unmarked
When transitions aren’t publicly acknowledged, we can feel invisible in our experience. There’s no script to follow, no card to send, no space held for what you’re letting go of—or stepping into.
And yet your experience is real. The feelings that come with change deserve to be witnessed, honoured, and understood. Therapy can offer a space to do just that.
A Space to Make Meaning
In therapy, you’re invited to bring the full complexity of what you’re navigating. You don’t have to have the answers. We can sit together in the “in-between”—naming what’s shifting, grieving what’s been lost, and slowly welcoming what’s new.
Together, we might:
Explore the identity shifts that come with change
Mark an ending or a beginning in a way that feels meaningful to you
Tend to the grief, relief, or confusion that arises
Support your nervous system as it adjusts to unfamiliar ground
Celebrate your growth, even if it feels tender or uncertain
You Don’t Have to Navigate Change Alone
Whatever you’re facing, you don’t have to do it all on your own. Therapy can be a gentle companion through life’s transitions—especially the ones that aren’t always seen or understood by others.
If you’re in a time of change and would like some support, I offer a free 20-minute Zoom call where we can talk about what you’re moving through and whether therapy with me feels like a good fit.
Change is part of life—but you don’t have to go it alone.
