Midlife Counselling for Women
in Surrey

You’ve spent decades caring for everyone else.
Now, it’s time to figure out who you are in this second half of life.

Support for women navigating menopause, identity shifts, career change, and relationship transitions during midlife.

At Safe Haven Counselling, we know that the transition into midlife is often a domino effect of changes that hit all at once. Whether you are navigating menopause, an empty nest, or career transitions, our Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC) provide specialized midlife counselling in Surrey to help you reclaim your sense of self.

Signs You May Benefit From Midlife Counselling

Midlife isn’t just one change; it’s a domino effect of transitions that hit all at once. It’s exhausting to feel like the roles that once defined you—mother, daughter, wife, professional—are all changing at the same time.

Midlife Counsellors in Surrey, BC

WE HELP YOU NAVIGATE

Hormonal Changes & Mood

Addressing the mood shifts and grief that can accompany the end of your childbearing years.

Empty Nest Syndrome

Navigating the loneliness and loss of purpose when your children leave home.

Caring for Elderly Parents

The heavy emotional toll of managing the fading health of your own parents.

Relationship Malaise

Addressing the boredom, disconnection, or “roommate syndrome” that often peaks in long-term marriages during this decade.

Career Confusion

Questioning your professional path or struggling to re-enter the workplace after years away.

Identity Shifts

The ‘Who am I now?’ question that often surfaces as you enter the second half of life

Specialized Therapy for Women in Midlife 

You shouldn’t have to navigate these changes alone. Our team of experienced therapists understand the nuance of this life stage. We combine empathy with evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems and compassionate self-inquiry to help you find clarity. We provide a space where you are heard, seen, and understood—not as a crisis to be managed, but as a woman in a powerful state of evolution.

A Path Toward Clarity And Reclamation


01

Validating the Shift

We begin by naming the transitions you’re facing—whether it’s depression in midlife, grief and loss, or loneliness—and acknowledging their impact.

02

Reclaiming Identity

We help you peel back the layers of who you’ve had to be for others to discover who you actually are now.

03

Designing the Future

Together, we create a roadmap for your next chapter that aligns with your current values, hobbies, and spiritual goals.

Ready to stop just “coping” and start living with intention?

Meet Our Midlife Counsellors


Claire De Boer, RCC

Specializing in divorce recovery, empty nesting, career transitions, mood changes, relationship malaise, depression and loneliness, and identity reclamation.

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Justin Clark, RCC Safe Haven Counsellor

Nadine Inkster, RCC

Focusing on relationship malaise, empty nest syndrome, relationships with adult children, and family systems.

Read more about Nadine

Irene Yakovleva, RCC

Focusing on Identity shifts, career transitions, caring for elderly parents, relationship malaise, depression in midlife, and grief and loss.

Read more about Irene
Midlife therapy for Women in Surrey

What Progress Can Look Like

Success in midlife looks like the quiet relief of finally putting your own needs on the map. It’s the shift from feeling like a background character in everyone else’s life to finally being the lead in your own.

Ignoring the internal push for change often leads to a persistent sense of being stuck or a deep relationship malaise that can become a permanent rupture. You don’t have to wait until you are completely lost to find your way back.

Midlife Counselling Frequently Asked Questions



We offer both. You can meet with a midlife therapy specialist at our South Surrey office, or choose online midlife counselling if you are located anywhere in BC. Many women find that the convenience of online sessions fits better with the demands of caring for elderly parents or busy work schedules.

Absolutely. While many midlife transitions overlap—like menopause and empty nesting—we can focus specifically on the area causing the most friction. Whether you are dealing with a single life shift or a domino effect of many, we move at your pace.

No. While we discuss the emotional impact of hormonal changes and mood, we do not provide medical advice, prescriptions, or nutritional supplements. We strongly recommend working with a family doctor or a menopause specialist to address the physical symptoms of perimenopause and menopause. Our role is to support your mental health and identity shifts during this transition.

Most extended health plans cover the services of a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), however, plans can vary significantly. We recommend checking with your provider to confirm that Registered Clinical Counselling is included in your specific plan.