Identity

Menopause can shake a woman’s sense of self, yet support is often hard to find. With the new Menopause Café in Maidenhead opening space for honest conversation, more women are exploring how compassionate, person‑centred therapy can help them navigate the emotional and identity shifts of this transition.

Many people come to therapy wanting to understand the emotional patterns they’ve carried from childhood. Exploring our parents or caregivers can gently reveal where these responses began — not to blame, but to understand ourselves with more clarity, compassion, and choice.

Parentification can quietly shape a person’s life when a child takes on adult roles to keep the family going. This article explores how these patterns develop, their impact in adulthood, and how counselling can help you understand your story with compassion and clarity.