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Psychologically, we can interpret menopause, as being at a crossroads - past and future come to the foreground, like pieces of a puzzle that don't seem to fit together anymore.

"How did I live my life?"
"What do I want for my future?"

Forgotten parts of ourselves that gave way to being a partner, mother and having a career might come back to life, calling for self-reflection and even disruption. But there's always the pull towards safety and familiarity.

This internal turmoil can be expressed through excessive worry, anger, anxiety or low mood and the need to withdraw.

Old coping mechanisms for self-soothing - busyness, over-eating and drinking, start taking its toll on our bodies and minds. 
The question is "How do we want to navigate this transition?"

Do we want to play safe and allow what hasn't worked to weaken us even more?
Or, do we seek help and make this challenge the beginning of a new, more alive Self?

 

 

“I had previously had CBT with the NHS but didn't feel that it had worked for me.

 

Isabel was kind, caring and patient with me as we worked through what was causing my anxiety. I found it easy to open up to Isabel and to be myself.”

 

testimonial by H.B.

Counsellor

MBACP (Accred)

St. Swithun's Institute

The Trinity

Worcester

WR1 2PN

 

"I am both grateful and impressed at the immense benefit I feel from your professional counselling support.

 

I can honestly say I feel I have “my life back” and am ready to take full advantage of the many good thing’s life can offer whilst having the strength to deal with any negatives that come my way.”

 

testimonial by A.M.

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