Blooming Families
MBACP accredITED PSYCHOTHERAPIST, mSc. pSYCHOLOGy
ARE You EXPERIENCING EMPTY NEST SYNDROME?
I support mature mothers navigating empty nest syndrome, loss of purpose, and relationship challenges with their adult children — including estrangement and relationship breakdown.
I offer a compassionate, non-judgmental space to grieve the relationship you hoped for, release guilt and shame, and reconnect with who you are. Together, we work toward helping you live with authenticity, clarity, and renewed purpose.
Psychotherapy & Coaching
Supporting mothers through estrangement, identity loss, boundary-setting, and healing—starting with the relationship you have with yourself. You don’t have to carry this alone.
Coming Home to Myself is a gentle reflection journal for mothers in a season of change.
It offers a quiet space to pause, listen inward, and reconnect with yourself — without pressure, fixing, or rushing. It is my gift to you.
Support for Mature Mothers Navigating Estrangement, Empty Nest & Identity Shifts
When the relationship with your adult child feels strained, distant, or broken, it can shake the very foundation of who you are.
You may be functioning on the outside — but inside you feel grief, guilt, confusion, or a loss of purpose you never expected.
This is not just a relationship issue. It is an identity transition.
And you do not have to navigate it alone.
Who I Work With
I support mature mothers (45+) who are:
Experiencing estrangement or emotional distance from an adult child
Struggling with empty nest syndrome or loss of purpose
Feeling overwhelmed by guilt or self-blame
Exhausted from over-functioning or trying to “fix” everything
Wanting clarity, steadiness, and healthier relational boundaries
If you are quietly carrying this weight, this space is for you.
How I Support You
My work blends therapeutic depth with structured coaching clarity.
Through my R.E.N.E.W.™ Method, we gently move through:
Recognising the season you are in
Naming the grief, identity shifts, and emotional impact without shame.
Exploring the emotional landscape
Understanding patterns, generational influences, and communication dynamics.
Neutralising guilt and rebuilding self-trust
Separating responsibility from self-blame.
Empowering healthy boundaries and communication
Strengthening your emotional steadiness — whether reconciliation is possible or not.
Walking confidently into your next chapter
Rediscovering purpose, identity, and emotional independence beyond motherhood alone.
This work is not about forcing repair. It is about restoring your clarity and emotional strength.
Ways to Work With Me
1:1 Therapeutic Coaching
A structured, confidential coaching journey tailored to your personal circumstances.
Sessions focus on:
Processing grief and estrangement pain
Identity reconstruction beyond motherhood
Boundary strengthening
Communication strategies
Emotional regulation tools
Rebuilding confidence and purpose
Available weekly or fortnightly.
Reflection & Clarity Session
A one-off 90-minute session to map:
Where you are emotionally
What patterns may be influencing the relationship
What your next healthiest step might be
This is often a powerful first step.
The R.E.N.E.W.™ Experience (Signature Programme)
A structured 12-week private coaching journey designed specifically for mature mothers navigating estrangement, empty nest, and identity shifts.
This is deeper, intentional transformation work.
Limited spaces available.
Begin With a Private Conversation
A calm, confidential space to explore what you are experiencing — no pressure, just clarity.
Start With the Reflection Questionnaire
DIANA SIMPSON
specialist in parent-adult child estrangement and identity transitions in mature mothers
I did not come to this work only through training. I came to it through motherhood. Like many mothers, I navigated seasons of over-involvement, deep worry about my children’s choices, and the quiet tendency to tie my emotional well-being to theirs. Without clear role models for healthy boundaries, much of my learning unfolded through reflection, self-awareness, and lived experience.
Over time, through inner healing and relational understanding, I began to see patterns more clearly — not with blame, but with compassion. I learned how to rebuild trust, strengthen boundaries, and relate to my adult children with greater steadiness and clarity.
That journey now informs my work.
why i specialise in working with mothers
Mothers are often the emotional anchors within families — particularly during seasons of estrangement, relationship breakdown, or attempted repair.
When relationships feel fragile or unresolved, mothers frequently carry the invisible weight:
The overthinking.
The self-blame.
The hope.
The grief.
Often quietly. Often alone.
I specialise in supporting mature mothers because I understand the depth of that emotional labour — and the identity shifts that accompany it.This is not about blaming mothers.
It is about strengthening them.
my approach
My work blends:
Family systems understanding
Emotional and relational development
Awareness of generational patterns
Identity and mindset coaching
Structured relational frameworks
At the heart of my approach is the R.E.N.E.W.™ Method — a structured pathway guiding mothers to:
Recognise the season they are in
Explore emotional and relational patterns
Neutralise guilt and self-blame
Empower healthier boundaries and communication
Walk confidently into their next chapter
This work is grounded, reflective, and forward-moving. It honours your experience without pathologising it. It strengthens emotional steadiness without demanding perfection and supports clarity without forcing reconciliation.
the evolution of my work
With decades of therapeutic experience and a growing coaching practice, my work now focuses specifically on the relational and identity transitions experienced by mature mothers.
Therapy informed my depth.
Coaching shapes my direction.
Together, they create a space that is compassionate, structured, and purposeful.
what you can expect
In working with me, you will find:
A non-judgmental space
Clear structure without rigidity
Emotional depth without overwhelm
Respect for your lived experience
Support that strengthens self-trust and choice
This is not crisis intervention.
It is intentional relational growth.
a final word
If you are navigating estrangement, empty nest transitions, or a loss of identity within motherhood, you are not failing. You are in transition, and with the right support, transition can become renewal. You do not have to carry it alone!
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Appointments are scheduled weekly to maintain consistency and achieve effective results.
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Clients start with eight sessions, whether they opt for counselling or coaching, and can extend them if needed to suit their individual needs.
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We start with a free consultation to see if the client and coach are a good fit. If both decide to move forward, there’s an assessment session to figure out the work needed, then eight sessions to follow.
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All sessions are kept strictly confidential, following BACP’s ethical guidelines and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Appointments can be scheduled on the website by clicking the BOOK NOW button, which will take you to the Calendly app to book your spot. You can also email bloomingfamilies@proton.me to book an appointment.
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Therapy sessions can be paid for online via bank transfer, debit card, or credit card.
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The sessions have a duration of 50 minutes for therapy and 60 minutes for coaching.
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Please give at least 24 hours’ notice to cancel an appointment. If you cancel with less notice, you’ll be charged for the session.
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If you show up late to a session, you’ll only have the time that’s left to use.
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We will talk about your reasons for reaching out to Blooming Families, what you are experiencing, and the goals you would like to work toward. You will have the chance to ask any questions and see if we re the right fit for each other.