Life Transitions Counselling
Change is a constant part of life, yet some transitions shake us in ways we did not expect. Whether you are navigating a career shift, a relationship ending, becoming a parent, or simply feeling that who you are is changing, these moments can bring up questions that feel hard to sit with alone.
I am Mark Greenaway-Robbins, a registered counsellor and psychotherapist with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer life transitions counselling from my practice rooms in Islington, Cardiff, and online.
Therapy during a life transition is not about being told what to do. It is about having a space to make sense of what is happening, to grieve what you are leaving behind, and to find your footing in what comes next.
What Are Life Transitions?
A life transition is any significant change that shifts how you see yourself, your relationships, or your place in the world. Some are chosen. Others arrive uninvited. Both can be unsettling.
Transitions often involve a period of uncertainty where the old way of being no longer fits but the new one has not yet taken shape. This in-between space can feel disorienting, and it is exactly where therapy can be most helpful.
Questions of identity often surface during transitions. You might find yourself asking who you are now that circumstances have changed, what matters to you, or whether the life you have built still reflects who you are becoming.
What Brings People to Life Transitions Counselling?
You might consider counselling during a life transition if you are experiencing:
- A career change, redundancy, or retirement that is affecting your sense of identity
- The end of a significant relationship or navigating a separation
- Becoming a parent and adjusting to the shift in your life and relationships
- Moving to a new city or country and feeling uprooted
- Bereavement or loss, including the loss of roles and identities
- Coming out or exploring a new aspect of your identity
- A health diagnosis that changes how you see your future
- A growing sense that your life no longer reflects who you are
These transitions are not problems to be fixed. They are experiences to be understood. Therapy can help you navigate them with greater clarity and self-compassion. If anxiety is part of how the transition is landing for you, we can work with that alongside.
How I Work With Life Transitions
I believe that transitions, even painful ones, carry the possibility of growth. But I also know that growth does not happen by rushing through the difficult parts. Sometimes the most important work is simply staying present with what is uncomfortable.
Together we can explore what this transition means for you, what you are holding on to, what you need to let go of, and what is emerging. I bring curiosity and patience. I will not push you towards a particular outcome or tell you how to feel about what is happening.
As a relational integrative therapist, I draw on multiple approaches to find what fits your needs. Some clients want practical support in making decisions. Others need space to grieve, reflect, or simply be heard. Most need a combination of both.
Why Work With Me?
I have lived across continents and cultures, moving between Vancouver, Jerusalem, Paris, Cardiff, and London.
I know from personal experience what it means to build a life, leave it behind, and start again. I bring that understanding to our work.
As a queer, neurodiverse male therapist, I am particularly attuned to transitions that involve identity. Coming out, receiving a late diagnosis, questioning the path you have been on, these are transitions I understand from the inside as well as professionally. My work with LGBTQ+ clients and on neurodiversity may also be relevant if these threads are part of your story.
I welcome clients from all backgrounds and I meet each person with genuine respect for where they are in their journey.
Life Transitions Counselling in Islington, Cardiff and Online
I offer life transitions counselling from two practice locations and online across the UK:
- Islington, London: 1 Highbury Crescent, Highbury, N5 1RN. In-person sessions available on Thursdays.
- Cardiff: Sophia House, 28 Cathedral Rd, Pontcanna, CF11 9LJ. In-person sessions available Mondays to Wednesdays.
- Online: Sessions via Zoom, available Monday to Thursday.
Fees: Individual therapy £90 per 50-minute session (London) | £75 per 50-minute session (Cardiff).
Begin the Conversation
Whatever brings you here, we can explore it together. I offer a free brief phone call so we can get a sense of whether we are a good fit, before you commit to anything.
Contact me on 07534 599 233, by text, or reach out through my contact page. Sessions can be weekly, fortnightly, or more spaced out, whatever fits your life.
Not at all. Some people come to therapy during a difficult time, while others come during a period of change that is exciting but unsettling. If a transition is raising questions or affecting your wellbeing, therapy can help.
That is perfectly fine, and it is actually very common. Part of the work in therapy can be exploring what you want, what matters to you, and what kind of life you want to build. You do not need to arrive with answers.
The core therapeutic skills are the same, but the focus is on what this particular moment of change means for you. We look at identity, loss, possibility, and the practical and emotional challenges of moving from one chapter to the next.
Yes. What people sometimes call a midlife crisis is often a profound questioning of identity, purpose, and direction. It can be disorienting but it can also be the beginning of a more authentic way of living. Therapy provides space to explore these questions without judgement.
I welcome this work. As a queer therapist, I understand the specific complexities of coming out at any stage of life. Therapy can provide a safe space to explore who you are becoming without pressure or expectation.