The Fall Equinox is a time of balance – day and night in equal measure.

It’s nature’s reminder that life moves in cycles of growth, pause, and release.

As autumn arrives, we’re invited to reflect on what we’ve gained and gently consider what it might be time to let go.

In counselling, we often see how change brings resistance.

That resistance isn’t failure – it’s part of the nervous system’s way of keeping us safe.

Familiar patterns, often rooted in childhood, hold on tightly to what’s known, even when we long for something different.

Instead of slipping into self-criticism when transformation feels hard, we can try:

• Acknowledging resistance – it’s natural.
• Listening with curiosity – what is this part of you trying to protect?
• Practicing patience – lasting change unfolds gradually.
• Honouring the journey – messy and imperfect as it may be.

This is also the essence of somatic therapy: learning to notice sensations, befriend them, and integrate them into our healing process.

“No amount of positive thinking can convince us we’re safe if our body feels otherwise”

True change happens when we include the body.

The autumn equinox offers a powerful metaphor: balance isn’t about perfection, it’s about holding both light and dark, holding on and letting go.

If this reflection resonates with you, we’d love to connect.

At Terra Counselling, we offer individual counselling, relationship therapy, and somatic approaches to support healing and transformation.

If you’re curious about how somatic or counselling therapy can support you in finding balance and gently letting go this season, we invite you to book a consultation here