“I Feel Stuck in My Life” — When You Know Something Needs to Change but Don’t Know What

Feeling stuck is one of the most common reasons people seek therapy — and one of the hardest experiences to describe. On the surface, life may look “fine,” but internally there’s a sense of stagnation, restlessness, or quiet dissatisfaction.

Often, this feeling isn’t about needing to do more, but about something deeper asking to be acknowledged. Feeling stuck can be a sign that old patterns, identities, or coping strategies are no longer aligned with who you’re becoming.

In integrative and depth-oriented therapy, we don’t rush to fix or override this feeling. Instead, we explore it with curiosity. What part of you feels stuck? When did it begin? What might it be protecting you from — or pointing you towards? The more you get to know your true self, the easier it is to ‘unstick’ yourself.

Approaches such as hypnotherapy, breathwork, and mindfulness-based practices can help access the subconscious layers where these answers often live. When the nervous system feels safe, insight and movement tend to arise naturally.

Feeling stuck isn’t a failure. It’s often a threshold — an invitation to a deeper relationship with yourself. To find out what your calling is, what lights you up, what your passion and excitement is, and what has been holding you back.

My Integrative Therapy sessions help people to find their light again and take steps forward to start living the life they want, with freedom and flow. I share many tools and techniques you can use, simple daily practices that make a big difference to help you make a change. You can also access my free journaling guide and downloadable meditations here.

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