Life changes.
You don’t have to navigate it alone.
Counselling for the messy, uncertain, and transformative seasons of life.
The Otherside is a counselling space for people in transition, when things feel unclear, undone, or like you’ve outgrown your old life but aren’t sure what’s next.
No fixing. No fluff. Just grounded support to help you make sense of where you are and find your way forward.
You’re not alone in feeling lost during change.
Research shows that life transitions affect more than just your circumstances, they often impact identity, mental health, and confidence.
Say a big life change made them rethink who they are. Many people report experiencing “identity paralysis” after major transitions, prompting them to reevaluate their values, goals, and sense of self.
Source: Harvard Business Review
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Report significant stress during major life disruptions. In the 2020 Stress in America study, 78% of adults reported the pandemic as a significant source of stress, reflecting how disruptive life changes increase anxiety.
Source: American Psychological Association
Years. Without support it can take up to 6 years to recover emotionally after a major life transition. Findings show recovery in life satisfaction following separation, widowhood, or childbirth can take several years, and may not always return to pre-transition levels.
Source: AIFS, HILDA Survey
About Nicole
Counsellor. Creative. Human in transition, just like you.
I’m Nicole, a qualified counsellor with a background in design, a love of honest conversations, and a deep respect for the messy middle of life.
I created The Other Side as a space for people who are in-between, in between jobs, relationships, identities, and chapters. People who feel a little lost, a little over it, and unsure of what comes next.
My approach is collaborative, down-to-earth, and rooted in presence, no fixing, no pressure. Just a space where you can feel seen, heard, and supported while you figure things out.
Because the truth is, I’ve been there too, and I believe real change starts with being met where you are.
Is this you?
It might be the right space if…
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You’re somewhere between a breakdown and a breakthrough
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You’ve left something behind: a job, a relationship, a whole version of yourself
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You’ve lost someone, or you’re struggling to adjust to a life that’s changed
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You feel stuck in a life that technically works, but doesn’t feel like you
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You’re in a relationship that looks fine from the outside but feels empty
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You feel flat, over it, and weirdly emotional (often at unexpected things)
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You want support without needing to perform for it
Free RAIN Audio Guide
A gentle, guided practice to help you meet difficult emotions with somatic awareness and compassion. This audio guide is narrated by me and inspired by Tara Brach’s teaching of the RAIN framework.
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Come back to yourself.
Come as you are.
Work with me
The Check-In
A one-off session when you just need space to talk, reflect, or reset. No pressure, no plan, just grounded support for whatever’s coming up.
Ongoing Sessions
If you’re navigating something bigger or need regular support, we can work together over time, at your pace, in your own way.