Counselling for Relationship Changes
Support through life’s transitions
Relationships are central to who we are, but they don’t always stay the same. Bereavement, health changes, work pressures, caring roles, or shifting priorities can affect how we connect - leaving us feeling uncertain, hurt, or disconnected.
Why relationships change
Relationships can shift for many reasons. The death of a loved one, health challenges, ageing, becoming a carer, job loss, changing family roles, or a shift in priorities can all affect how we connect with others.
Sometimes these changes leave us feeling distant from the people we once felt closest to - and that can be painful and difficult to make sense of.
Why it feels so difficult
Every life event causes a shift in us and those around us. Some changes are expected, others come suddenly, but rarely are they easy to navigate.
It’s natural to ask yourself:
Why did I and they behave that way?
Are they still the same person? Am I?
This isn’t what I expected.
Society tells us things like ‘friendship is forever’ or ‘family must always come first’. The truth is, relationships evolve - and sometimes we need space to pause and re-evaluate what they mean to us.
How counselling can help
This is where counselling makes a difference. I’m not a friend or a relative - I’m outside the situation, offering a safe, impartial space to:
Explore your feelings without fear of judgement
Untangle confusion and see things more clearly
Understand how you respond to challenges
Develop healthier ways to protect yourself from hurt
Strengthen confidence in your decisions about relationships
Together, we can look at whether changes are needed, or whether simply understanding your feelings brings relief.
A safe space to reflect
It isn’t always easy to share difficult feelings with those closest to us. Counselling offers the chance to pause, reflect, and take care of yourself with kindness and honesty.
You don’t need to have the answers before you begin - counselling is about finding them together.