Midlife & Life Transitions Counselling
Victoria, BC
Something has shifted …
Maybe the life that once fit no longer does.
Life can bring changes in relationships, career, family roles, caregiving, empty nesting, retirement, grief and loss — sometimes several at once. And beneath all of it can be a surprisingly difficult question:
Who am I now — and what do I want next?
I’m Karen Cator, a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor in Victoria, BC. I work with adults navigating midlife and other significant life transitions, offering a down-to-earth place to make sense of what is changing, reconnect with yourself, and find a way forward that feels more like you.
Rediscovering Yourself in Midlife. This can be an exciting time to begin the journey of rediscovering our passions, values, and aspirations- whether it be contemplating a new career path, (un)retiring, or pursuing dreams that have been set aside. Making space for renewed clarity and intention is key to curating the next chapter.
Changing Roles and Relationships
Changing roles can feel like it hits us out of the blue, leaving us disoriented and often alone. Each of us experiences these significant transitions in our own unique way, requiring care and time to reflect and reorient ourselves.
Many Life Changes At Once: Life transitions often happen at once and can leave us feeling overwhelmed, reactive, or stuck. We may not fully recognize them, but we may sense an underlying sadness, self-doubt, and fear.
As a Counsellor, I support individuals in redefining their story, embracing their evolving identity, and navigating life’s transitions with reflection, connection, and intention.
I believe we often navigate pivotal times without a clear sense of direction, compromising our integrity and taking the easiest route to avoid discomfort. However, my experience has taught me that during these concurrent life transitions, we can go deeper and explore what lights us up, what matters now, and ultimately, where we want to go from here.
