Specialist psychotherapy (online)for women navigating the emotional challenges of midlife
Welcome -
Do you feel that the life you've built no longer feels quite like your own?
Perhaps your children have grown up, your career no longer fulfils you, your relationship has changed or menopause has left you feeling unlike yourself. Either you've achieved what you thought you wanted but feel flat or restless or perhaps you don't feel you've achieved anything at all.
You're wondering "is this it for the next 15 -20 years?"
You have capabilities you're not fully using.
You feel caught between staying safe and making change.
You're dealing with ageism, invisibility or being undervalued.
You want more meaning in life.
You might be considering a major career pivot or transition.
You're scaling back your work or moving towards retirement
Many of the women I work with tell me:
"I don't recognise myself any more"
"I've spent years looking after everyone else"
"I feel guilty because my life looks good but I'm not happy"
"I'm constantly anxious and I don't know why"
"I know something needs to change but I don't know where to begin"
Midlife can bring profound emotional and psychological change. While it can feel unsettling, it can also become an opportunity to understand yourself more deeply and create a more authentic way of living.
I work with women experiencing:
- anxiety and overwhelm
- loss of confidence
- relationship difficulties
- empty nest feelings
- menopause related emotional changes
- career dissatisfaction
- divorce or separation
From the outside, you may appear to be coping well. Inside you feel lost, anxious, emotionally drained or uncertain about what comes next.
I can offer you a calm, thoughtful space to understand what's changing, reconnect with yourself and move forward with greater confidence and clarity
I work online so wherever you are in the UK or Europe- whether that's Oxford, Southampton, Liverpool, or Munich - my sessions are accessible to you so long as you have a satisfactory internet connection.
About Me
I'm an experienced psychotherapist with over ten years' experience of supporting people through periods of emotional difficulty and life transition.
In addition to being a psychotherapist , I am also a wife, mum and carer for numerous pets. I love nature and wildlife, interests which are easy for me to indulge due to me living in a rural area. I am both a cat and dog person and own far too many books!
In my practice, I have worked with adults of all genders from many different walks of life including academics, students, researchers, lecturers and university staff, lawyers, medical professionals, stay-at-home mums, factory workers, people connected with rural farming communities, performing arts etc. Over the years, I've become particularly interested in the psychological changes that often emerge in midlife. This stage of life can bring uncertainty but it can also offer an opportunity to reconnect with parts of yourself that may have been overlooked while meeting the demands of work, relationships and family life.
My approach is warm, collaborative and thoughtful. I won't tell you what to do or offer quick fixes. Instead, I'll help you make sense of your experiences so that lasting change can emerge from a deeper understanding of yourself.
My Qualifications Include
- Certificate in Therapeutic Coaching Skills
- Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy Practice
- Post Graduate Certificate in Psychotherapy Studies
- Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling
- Diploma in delivering counselling online
- Certificate in Awareness in Bereavement Care
- Certificate in Person Centred Counselling Skills
- Certificate in Stress Management
- BA Degree in Education (Early Childhood Studies)
I regularly attend workshops, seminars and courses to keep my skills up to date.
I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy I abide by their codes of ethics.
I am on a register that has been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority. This register was established by the Government to ensure that the public are able to choose safe, ethical and competent professionals.
How Can I Help?
Together we can explore:
Clarifying you as a person - exploring your skills, talents, personal qualities and values - what truly matters to you now.
Reviewing your life - looking at lifestyle, relationships, work, health, daily routines - identifying what drains and nourishes. We may touch on the past bearing in mind it shapes us.
Look beneath the surface to address unconscious patterns, limiting beliefs and the driving force behind your emotions.
What you want. Examining possibilities for the future - work direction, new projects, hobbies, roles and ways of living.
Supporting the shift through regular sessions - trying things out, adjusting and building confidence.
This type of work won't be careers advice or job hunting support. It's deeper work about identifying values and what you want your life to look like. Our work together can combine considering the past and future with the psychological depth needed to understand and change deep seated behaviour patterns.
Get in touch
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about how I work, or to arrange an initial appointment. This enables us to discuss what you want and whether I am the right person to help. Feel free to contact me at mrobertsoncounselling@gmail.com
You can also call or text me on +44 07501729248 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries or questions you may have prior to arranging an initial appointment.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential and uses secure phone and email services.
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