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AREAS WE WORK IN

Why Do I Never Feel Like I’m Enough?

When self-worth and confidence both feel out of reach.

Why Do I Doubt Myself So Much?

Rebuilding confidence and trusting your own judgement.

Why Do I Feel So Stuck in My Life?

Finding momentum when you feel stuck in your own life.

Why Do I Overthink Everything?

When overthinking makes it hard for your mind to rest.

Why Do I Feel Like Something Is Missing?

Searching for meaning and greater fulfilment in life.

Why Am I So Hard on Myself?

When self-criticism undermines your sense of self-worth.

Why Do I Compare Myself to Others?

When comparison starts damaging your self-esteem.

Why Do I Feel I’m Meant for More?

Recognising your potential and wanting more from life.

Why Do I Feel So Lost and Unsure of Myself?

Finding clarity when you feel lost and directionless.

Why Is It So Hard to Say No?

When healthy boundaries become difficult to maintain.

Why Do I Keep Putting Things Off?

When procrastination keeps getting in the way.

Why Do I Put So Much Pressure on Myself?

When pressure and expectations become overwhelming.

Why Don’t I Feel Like Myself Anymore?

When you lose your sense of identity and who you are.

Why Do I Feel Like I Don’t Fit In?

When belonging and connection both feel out of reach.

Why Do I End Up in the Same Situations?

Breaking repeated patterns that no longer serve you.

Why Am I Afraid of Being Judged?

When fear of judgement limits how you express yourself.

Why Can’t I Switch My Mind Off?

When overthinking and racing thoughts take over.

What’s Stopping Me Moving Forward?

Understanding internal barriers that hold you back.

Why Is It So Hard to Trust Myself?

Rebuilding self-trust and trusting your own judgement.

Why Does Everything Have to Be Perfect?

When perfectionism means nothing feels good enough.

Why Am I Afraid of Getting It Wrong?

When fear of failure starts driving your choices.

Why Do I Need Other People’s Approval?

When you rely on others for validation and approval.

Why Do I Keep Ignoring What I Really Need?

When putting others first means neglecting your needs.

Why Am I Afraid to Be Myself?

Building confidence to express your authentic self.

Why Do I Find It So Hard to Let Go?

When acceptance and letting go both feel out of reach.

Why Do I Feel So Misunderstood?

When you struggle to feel truly seen and understood.

Why Do I Feel Responsible for Others?

When responsibility for others affects your boundaries.

Why Do I Feel Behind in Life?

When comparison leaves you feeling behind in life.

Why Do I Keep Putting Everyone Else First?

When people pleasing means always putting others first.

Why Do I Feel Alone Around Others?

When loneliness exists even when other people are around.

Why Do I Keep Getting in My Own Way?

When self-sabotage keeps getting in your own way.

Why Can’t I Switch Off from Work?

When work stress leads to burnout and poor balance.

Why Do I Question Everything I Do?

When self-doubt makes trusting your decisions harder.

Why Does so Much Depend on Me?

When responsibility and pressure leave you overwhelmed.

Why Do Relationships Feel Difficult?

When relationships leave you feeling drained inside.

Why Do I Need to be in Control All the Time?

When control becomes your way of managing uncertainty.

Why Don’t I Know What I Want?

Reconnecting with your needs and what matters most.

What Would Make Me Happy?

Creating more meaning, purpose and fulfilment in life.

Why Is It So Hard to Say What I Really Think?

Communicating your thoughts and needs with confidence.

Why Do I Expect things to Go Wrong?

When anxiety and worry make you expect the worst.

Why Can’t I Accept Myself as I Am?

Building self-acceptance, self-esteem and greater self-worth.

Why Do I Feel Like Nobody Gets Me?

When loneliness comes from not feeling deeply understood.

Why Is It So Hard to Let People In?

When trust and vulnerability make emotional intimacy difficult.

Why Do I Feel Trapped in My Own Life?

When feeling trapped leaves you longing for greater freedom.

Why Does Life Feel So Out of Balance?

Creating healthier priorities and better work-life balance.

How Do I Know What’s Right for Me?

Building self-trust and confidence in your own choices.

Why Do I Feel Like I’m Going Nowhere?

Finding direction and making meaningful progress again.

Why Do I Want Change but Avoid It?

When fear and uncertainty keep you from making changes.

SOME OF THE AREAS WE FREQUENTLY WORK ON

The reasons people reach out are incredibly varied. You may be struggling with anxiety, overthinking or stress, finding that your mind rarely switches off or that everything starts to feel overwhelming. For others, low mood, depression, self-doubt, low self-esteem or a lack of confidence can gradually affect how they feel about themselves and the choices they make.

Sometimes it is less about one particular problem and more a sense of feeling stuck, lost, lonely or disconnected from yourself. You may be navigating relationship or marriage difficulties, communication problems, affairs, betrayal, a loss of trust or intimacy, while burnout, perfectionism or people pleasing can leave you exhausted from constantly trying to keep everything going.

At other times, life itself may be changing. Retirement, major life changes, questions around purpose or identity, difficulties with motivation or habits, or challenges around work-life balance and career change can leave you wondering what comes next. Health, fitness, weight, sleep and emotional wellbeing can also become increasingly important as your priorities and circumstances change.

Whilst everyone’s experience is unique, these challenges often have deeper patterns sitting underneath them. Together, we’ll explore what is happening beneath the surface and help you create meaningful and lasting change in a way that feels aligned with who you are.

As a qualified and accredited counsellor, therapist and life coach, Identity Shift offers private in-person sessions from professional therapy rooms in Skipton, North Yorkshire, supporting clients across the surrounding areas, alongside online sessions throughout the UK.

What’s on Offer

Counselling

Life Coaching

Relationship Therapy

Career Counselling

Health Counselling