Support for
When life changes, your inner world changes too. Therapy for life transitions.
Therapy through life's big changes — career, relationships, identity, parenthood, retirement, and the unexpected.
Key information you should know
- Transitions don't have to be 'bad' to be hard — even positive change can shake your sense of identity.
- Therapy gives you space to process what you're leaving behind, and to find footing in what's next.
- Common transitions include career change, separation, becoming a parent, illness, and retirement.
Signs you might benefit from life transitions support
- Feeling unsettled, restless, or 'between selves' after a major change
- Grief for the version of life you had before
- Anxiety about decisions or directions ahead
- Identity questions — 'who am I now?'
- Relationship strain as you adjust to a new role
- Difficulty re-establishing routines or a sense of purpose
- Reflecting more than usual on the past — the choices, the regrets, the what-ifs
How therapy can help with life transitions
Major transitions, even positive ones, can unsettle identity and routine: new careers, parenthood, relocation, retirement, illness, or relationship change.
Therapy offers space to grieve what is ending, manage uncertainty, and clarify values for what comes next. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from support during change.
Psychologists who support life transitions
13 psychologists with experience in life transitions.
Accepting new clientsBook with AdriannaAdrianna Soulis
Psychologist
Adrianna is a warm, highly experienced psychologist who brings nearly a decade of clinical practice to helping people feel understood, supported and confident as they work towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with AlisonAlison Cole
Psychologist
Alison provides a warm, supportive and collaborative therapeutic approach, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, understood and empowered to work towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with CarolineCaroline Gorman
Psychologist & Clinic Manager
Caroline is an experienced psychologist who supports clients across the lifespan to work towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes. With more than 15 years of experience, she brings a thoughtful, non-judgemental approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with GraceDr Grace Hayes
Clinical Psychologist
Grace is an experienced psychologist who supports clients across the lifespan to work towards meaningful therapeutic outcomes. She brings a thoughtful, non-judgemental approach with a special interest in perinatal mental health.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Dr Kim Mihaljevic
Clinical Psychologist
Kim offers a compassionate, person-centred approach, supporting individuals to improve their emotional wellbeing and live a meaningful life. She works collaboratively with clients aged 15 and over.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Accepting new clientsBook with WarwickDr Warwick Hosking
Clinical Psychologist
Warwick has several years' experience working with adolescents and adults in a range of settings. He takes a client-centred, empathic and compassionate approach to building rapport and trust with his clients.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Kristy Ward
Psychologist & Director
Kristy is a warm, highly experienced psychologist who brings nearly two decades of clinical practice to helping people feel understood, supported and confident as they work towards meaningful change.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with LianaLiana Harris
Psychologist
Liana provides a gentle and supportive approach, helping clients work through emotional and interpersonal challenges. She works collaboratively with individuals to create a safe and compassionate space.
Works from Succoris Tweed Heads
Accepting new clientsBook with MaiaraMaiara Kunzler
Psychologist
Maiara is passionate about creating a safe, warm, and collaborative space where clients feel supported, respected, and empowered throughout the therapeutic process.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with MalwinaMalwina Patton
Psychologist
Malwina provides a safe and supportive space where clients feel heard and understood. She works with individuals across the lifespan, helping people make sense of their experiences and move towards meaningful change.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Sophie Lord
Clinical Psychologist
Sophie provides warm, thoughtful therapy for children, adolescents and adults via telehealth. She is culturally aware, inclusive, and brings genuine curiosity to each person's story.
2 clinics
Accepting new clientsBook with SumairaSumaira Yousaf
Psychologist
Sumaira Yousaf is a registered General Psychologist with extensive international clinical experience across Australia and the UAE. She works with children, adolescents, adults, and families with a warm, strengths-focused approach.
Works from Succoris Sunbury
Tempanie Thomas
Provisional Psychologist
Tempanie has experience working with a diverse range of people seeking support for a variety of mental health challenges including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, and age-related transitions.
Works from Succoris Bendigo
Common questions about life transitions
What are life transitions, and why can they be hard?
Life transitions are significant changes such as a career move, separation, becoming a parent, retirement, relocation, or illness. Even positive changes can be unsettling, because they often shift our routines, roles, and sense of identity. Struggling during these times is common and understandable, not a sign that something is wrong with you. Support can help you find your footing.
Is it worth seeing a psychologist for a life change, even a positive one?
Yes. You do not need a crisis to benefit from support. If a change is leaving you feeling anxious, low, stuck, or unsure of who you are, therapy can help you process it and move forward with more clarity. Many people find that talking things through during a transition helps them make decisions and adjust more smoothly, whether the change was chosen or unexpected.
How does counselling help with life transitions?
Counselling gives you space to reflect on what you are leaving behind and what lies ahead, and to work through the emotions that come with change. Your psychologist can help you clarify values and goals, build coping strategies, and adjust to new roles or circumstances. Approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural therapy are often useful, and the focus is practical and tailored to what you are facing.
How many sessions might I need for a life transition?
This varies. Some people find a handful of sessions during a specific change is enough, while others prefer ongoing support. Your psychologist will discuss a plan that fits your goals. No referral is needed to book, and a GP Mental Health Treatment Plan may provide Medicare rebates on individual sessions. Sessions are available in person and by telehealth across Australia.
What is an adjustment disorder?
An adjustment disorder is a recognised response to a significant life change or stressful event, where the emotional impact is stronger or lasts longer than expected and starts to affect daily functioning. It can involve low mood, anxiety, or difficulty coping in the weeks and months after a change such as separation, job loss, or relocation. It is common and very treatable, and support can help you move through the transition.
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