Identity & Life Transitions

Periods of change, whether chosen or not, can unsettle our sense of who we are. Starting or leaving a job, becoming a parent, a relationship ending, moving, retiring or a change in health can all raise questions that are hard to answer alone.

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What it can feel like

Some people feel unsure about who they are or what they want, or notice that the life they have built no longer quite fits. Others feel caught between different expectations, values or parts of their identity.

Transitions can bring a mix of feelings, including loss, excitement, anxiety and uncertainty, sometimes all at once.

How therapy may help

Therapy can offer space to reflect on what is changing, what matters to you and what you would like the next stage to look like. Approaches such as ACT can be helpful in clarifying values and making choices that feel more like your own.

How we work with this

We will work collaboratively to understand what this change means for you and what would be useful. Online sessions can make therapy easier to maintain during periods of upheaval or relocation.

If you’d like to talk it through

You don’t need to be sure this is the right page for you. The first step is the same whatever brings you here.

  1. Day one

    Get in touch

    A short online form

    Tell us a little about what you are looking for. A sentence or two is plenty; you don’t need to explain everything.

  2. Within two working days

    A 15-minute conversation

    Free, no obligation

    A relaxed call at a time that suits you, to talk through what is going on, ask questions and see whether Elementa feels like the right fit.

  3. When you’re ready

    Initial assessment

    50 minutes · £120

    A longer session with your psychologist to understand what has brought you here and what you would like to change. Afterwards, you receive a short written summary and a proposed plan.

  4. Then

    Ongoing therapy

    50-minute sessions · £120

    Regular online sessions, reviewed together as you go so the work stays focused on what matters to you.

Who you could work with

On the introductory call we’ll help you think about which of our Clinical Psychologists is best placed to support you.

  • Dr Abi Watkinson

    Clinical Psychologist

    I’m interested in how people make sense of what has happened to them. Therapy is often about finding a version of that story you can live with.

    Brings experience from adult, CAMHS and forensic services to thoughtful, collaborative work with adults.

  • Dr Laura Day

    Clinical Psychologist

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Start with a conversation

Send us a few lines and we’ll arrange a free 15-minute call at a time that suits you. You can ask anything, and there’s no obligation to continue.

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