Life Transitions Counselling in Cumbria | BACP Registered Counsellor | Heydays Therapy

Counselling for life transitions in Cumbria. Professional support through change, loss, retirement, divorce, career changes and new beginnings.

Life transitions counselling in Cumbria

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Life is full of change.

Some changes are welcome, while others can feel overwhelming, unexpected or difficult to navigate. Even positive milestones can bring uncertainty, anxiety or a sense of loss.

Whether you're facing retirement, changing careers, becoming a parent, experiencing separation, coping with an empty nest or adjusting after bereavement, counselling can provide a safe space to make sense of what you're experiencing.

At Heydays Therapy, Kelly Shaw offers professional counselling from her practice in Newby Bridge, supporting adults across South Lakes, Furness and Cumbria, as well as providing secure online counselling throughout the UK.

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When life changes feel overwhelming

Major life events often affect our confidence, identity and emotional wellbeing.

You may be experiencing:

  • Retirement
  • Career changes or redundancy
  • Divorce or separation
  • Bereavement
  • Becoming a parent
  • Children leaving home
  • Caring responsibilities
  • Health changes
  • Menopause
  • Loss of confidence
  • Feeling uncertain about the future

Periods of transition can leave us questioning who we are and where life is taking us. Counselling offers the opportunity to pause, reflect and move forward with greater clarity.

How counselling can help

Counselling provides the time and space to explore change without pressure or judgement.

Together we can:

  • Process change and uncertainty
  • Build confidence
  • Develop emotional resilience
  • Explore new opportunities
  • Manage anxiety linked to change
  • Improve self-awareness
  • Develop healthier coping strategies
  • Move forward with greater confidence

Whatever transition you're experiencing, counselling can help you feel better equipped to face the next chapter.

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Why choose Heydays Therapy?

At Heydays Therapy, you'll find a calm, welcoming and confidential environment where you can speak openly without fear of judgement.

Kelly is a BACP Registered Counsellor with more than 25 years' experience supporting people through significant life events. Combined with her own lived experiences of bereavement, family life and caring responsibilities, she understands that change can affect everyone differently.

Her pluralistic approach means counselling is always At Heydays Therapy, you'll find a calm, welcoming and confidential environment where you can speak openly without fear of judgement.

A professional and ethical approach

As a BACP Registered Counsellor, Kelly works in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions, which sets the professional standards for safe, ethical and effective counselling practice.

This means you can expect counselling that is confidential, respectful and centred around your individual needs, delivered within recognised professional standards and focused on building a trusting therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood and supported throughout your counselling journey.

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What areas do our services cover?

Barrow-in-Furness & surrounding areas

Kendal & surrounding areas

Grange-over-Sands, Cartmel, Flookburgh, Cark & Allithwaite

Windermere & surrounding areas

South Lakes & surrounding areas

Furness Peninsula & surrounding areas

Online appointments are also available throughout the UK.

Face-to-face and online depression counselling

Heydays Therapy is based in Newby Bridge, offering face-to-face counselling in a peaceful and welcoming setting.

The practice is conveniently located for clients across:

  • Newby Bridge
  • Grange-over-Sands
  • Cartmel
  • Ulverston
  • Barrow-in-Furness
  • Dalton-in-Furness
  • Kendal
  • Windermere
  • Bowness-on-Windermere
  • South Lakes
  • Furness Peninsula
  • Cumbria

If travelling isn't practical, secure online counselling is also available, allowing you to access support wherever you are in the UK.

Frequently asked questions

Is counselling suitable during major life changes?

Yes. Counselling can help you understand your emotions, manage uncertainty and build confidence during periods of change.

Do you offer support following retirement or redundancy?

Absolutely. Changes to work or identity can have a significant emotional impact, and counselling can help you adjust and move forward positively.

Can I access counselling online?

Yes. Secure online counselling is available across the UK if attending in person isn't convenient.

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About Kelly

How to get in touch

Take the first step

If you’re ready to talk, we’re here to listen.

Relationship difficulties can leave you feeling isolated and uncertain, but support is available.

If you would like to arrange an initial conversation, please get in touch to discuss how Heydays Therapy can help.


📞 Phone: 07795 436 425

✉️ Email: kelly@heydaystherapy.co.uk


or Book a session through our contact page.

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