The Second Half of Life is Completely Different to the First.
The first half is about building your career, home, family and finances. Once that is all established, you hopefully start to get more freedom to decide how to spend your time and work out who you really want to be. You are likely to lose loved ones and have your own health challenges. Each of these has its own challenges but getting the right support can really help.
Retiring Well
This is your chance to live life your own way. It isn’t easy though, are you up for the challenge?
Financial Coaching
Money isn’t everything but it is a useful tool in having the freedom to live the life you choose.
Bereavement Counselling
Grief isn’t a problem to be solved, it’s a natural reaction to losing someone we love.
Estate Administration
In the midst of coping with your loss you have to deal with paperwork. Get some help!
Health & Wellbeing
It’s hard not to take our health for granted a bit when we’re young but as we get older we realise our health is a resource to be nurutred.
What is Bereavement Counselling?
Bereavement counseling provides a supportive, confidential space where you can talk openly about the person you’ve lost and the range of emotions you’re experiencing. Understanding that grief is not an illness but a natural healing process, our sessions focus on helping you work through your feelings, navigate the challenges of life without your loved one, and gradually move toward a place of acceptance and renewed purpose.
Who is Bereavement Counselling for?
Bereavement counseling is for anyone experiencing grief after losing someone significant in their life. Whether you’re struggling with a recent loss, finding it difficult to manage daily responsibilities without your partner, or feeling uncertain about your path forward, counseling can help. It’s particularly valuable if you’re in your third age of life, where loss might coincide with other significant life transitions and changes in responsibilities.
What is The Process Like?
My approach to counselling and coaching is collaborative, gentle, and tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’re dealing with grief, adjusting to new financial responsibilities, or navigating retirement transitions, we’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable for you, ensuring you feel supported and understood.
1. Creating a Safe Space
I begin by establishing a trusting environment where you can share openly without judgment, knowing your feelings and concerns are fully acknowledged and respected.
2. Understanding Your Journey
Together we explore your unique situation, including your challenges, hopes, and needs, helping me understand how to best support your personal path forward.
3. Building Practical Tools
You’ll receive guidance and strategies tailored to your specific situation, empowering you to handle challenges and make decisions with growing confidence.
4. Taking Gradual Steps
We work at your own pace, breaking down overwhelming situations into manageable steps, celebrating progress while respecting your natural adjustment process.
5. Ongoing Support
Throughout our sessions, we continuously adapt our approach to meet your changing needs, ensuring you receive the right support at each stage.
About Me
I’m Cathy Boddy, a compassionate counselor and coach who believes in the transformative power of support during life’s transitions. My journey has been shaped by a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities that arise in the second half of life. With a blend of professional expertise and personal empathy, I’ve dedicated my career to helping others navigate grief, financial uncertainties, and the search for renewed purpose.
My approach is rooted in listening, understanding, and creating tailored strategies that empower my clients. I believe that with the right guidance, this stage of life can be a time of immense growth and fulfillment. Together, we’ll work to turn challenges into stepping stones, ensuring you feel confident and capable as you embrace this new chapter.
Testimonials
“After losing my husband, Cathy helped me understand our finances. Her patient coaching gave me the confidence to manage money and feel independent again.”
“Working with Cathy made my retirement transition smoother. She helped me discover new purpose and create meaningful structure in my life after work.”
“Cathy’s compassionate approach made all the difference during my bereavement. She understood both my emotional needs and the practical challenges I faced daily.”