Understanding Adjustment and Life Transitions
Life transitions such as moving, changing jobs, starting or ending relationships, becoming a parent, or facing health changes can bring excitement and growth, but they can also be stressful and disorienting. Adjustment challenges arise when change feels overwhelming, uncertain, or beyond your coping capacity.
Even positive changes can trigger stress, anxiety, or self-doubt. These responses are natural signals that your mind and body are working to adapt to new circumstances.
How it may affect you
During life transitions, you may notice:
Feeling uncertain, anxious, or stuck
Difficulty making decisions or managing daily routines
Mood changes, irritability, or low energy
Struggling to find a sense of stability or direction
Feeling disconnected from your support system or previous sense of self
These experiences are normal. Recognizing them early can help you navigate change with resilience and clarity.
Why Counselling helps
Counselling provides a safe space to process change, explore emotions, and develop strategies to adjust more smoothly. Through guidance and support, therapy can help you:
Understand your reactions to change and transition
Build coping skills for uncertainty, stress, or overwhelm
Clarify values, priorities, and goals in new circumstances
Strengthen confidence, resilience, and self-compassion