Identity Crises

“Who am I?" “Where do I belong?” “What parts of me are truly mine and what have I inherited?”

These questions often arise during periods of transition, loss, conflict, or change. Whether you’re questioning your cultural roots, gender identity, family role, career path, or sense of self, these experiences can feel overwhelming and isolating. This is what we often refer to as an identity crisis - a time when the story we’ve told about ourselves no longer seems to fit.

Systemic therapy looks at identity not as something fixed within an individual, but as something that is shaped, and reshaped, within relationships, families, communities, and culture. It offers a space to explore how your sense of self has developed over time in connection with others.

Together, we explore the patterns, beliefs, roles, and expectations that may be influencing your current struggles. We look at your family stories, cultural narratives, unspoken rules, and significant life events - not to assign blame, but to open space for new perspectives and possibilities.

Common issues around identity:

• Feeling “split” between cultures, communities, or belief systems
• The pressure of family expectations vs. personal desires
• Changes in identity after major life events (migration, illness, loss, coming out)
• Struggles with self-worth and belonging
• Feeling stuck in a role (the ‘strong one’, the ‘outsider’, the ‘fixer’, etc.)
• Inner conflict around gender, sexuality, religion, or class background

Systemic therapy can be a powerful process for reconnecting with parts of yourself that have been silenced, hidden, or forgotten. Therapy becomes a collaborative space where your questions are welcome and where new meanings can emerge.