Life Transitions

At MLA Psychology, we recognise that life transitions, whether expected or unexpected, can be challenging and often overwhelming. We offer support and guidance through various life changes such as career shifts, relationship changes, the transition to parenthood, retirement, or the loss of a loved one.

Navigating Life's Changes:

Personalised Support for Life Transitions:

Our approach to life transitions is highly personalised. We understand that each person’s experience of change is unique, and we tailor our support to meet your specific needs and circumstances. This may involve helping you to develop new coping strategies, re-evaluate your goals, or find new meaning and purpose in your life.

Strength-Based and Empowering Approach:

We focus on a strength-based approach, helping you to identify and leverage your personal strengths and resources during times of change. Our goal is to empower you to navigate transitions with resilience and confidence.

Skill Development for Adaptation:

Part of our therapy involves developing skills that aid in adaptation to new life circumstances. This includes stress management techniques, decision-making strategies, and enhancing emotional intelligence to better manage the psychological impact of change.

Holistic Perspective on Transitions

Recognising that life transitions can affect multiple aspects of your life, we offer holistic support. This includes addressing any emotional, social, physical, or practical challenges that arise during these periods of change.

Support for Relationship Dynamics

As life transitions often impact relationships, we provide guidance on navigating these changes within your personal and professional relationships. This can involve communication skills training and strategies for maintaining healthy relationships through periods of change.

Focus on Long-Term Well-Being:

Our ultimate goal is to support your long-term well-being during and after the transition. We aim to equip you with the skills and understanding needed to not only manage the current transition but also to approach future changes in life with a positive and proactive mindset.

EMDR Therapy Process:

EMDR therapy at MLA Psychology involves a structured eight-phase process over multiple sessions, each lasting between one and 90 minutes. The phases include:

Patient History and Information Gathering: Understanding your background and specific traumatic events or memories.
Preparation and Education: Educating about EMDR and providing tools for emotional management.
Assessment: Identifying themes, specific memories, negative beliefs from trauma, and desired positive beliefs.
Desensitisation and Reprocessing: Activating memories and guiding you through reprocessing them.
Installation: Focusing on instilling a positive belief while processing a memory.
Body Scan: Identifying physical sensations and tracking symptom reduction.
Closure and Stabilisation: Ensuring calmness and safety post-session and discussing between-session expectations.
Reevaluation and Continuing Care: Reviewing progress and adjusting future therapy goals.