Minding the Gap, In Practice

When Mind the Gap first came into practice, our focus was simple: to create a model that reflects what we all experience in life—the in-between spaces we all pass through. Whether it’s a career change, a shift in identity, or transitions in relationships, these “gaps” are a common part of being human. We built our approach around this shared space, so therapy feels not only supportive but deeply relatable—because everyone, at some point, has a gap to bridge.

Life rarely unfolds in a straight line. Instead, it is full of crossings, turns, and pauses we never expected. A new job. The loss of a loved one. Moving away from home. Becoming a parent. Ending a relationship. These transitions, whether chosen or forced upon us, often leave us standing in unfamiliar territory. Suddenly, the ground beneath us feels unsteady.

This is the gap.

We usually glide past it, relying on the bridges we’ve built over time—our coping mechanisms, routines, and support systems. But when those bridges crack or collapse, we’re left face-to-face with the gap itself. The in-between space.

The in-between is not just a void or a setback. It’s a mirror. In this space, stripped of our usual certainty and structure, we see ourselves more clearly. We notice the stories we tell ourselves, the expectations we’ve been carrying, and the fears that keep us from stepping forward.

In the rush of everyday life, we don’t often stop to ask: Who am I here?

• Who am I when the title, the role, or the relationship is gone?

• Who am I when the old routines don’t fit, but the new ones aren’t formed yet?

• Who am I when I feel unfinished, unsettled, uncertain?

The in-between calls us to look inward.

Why the Gap Matters

The truth is, most of us don’t pay attention to our gaps until something forces us to. We assume our bridges will hold. And when they don’t, it feels like the world has failed us. But the gap isn’t a punishment. It’s an invitation.

It’s an opening to build something stronger, something more aligned with who we really are. Not the old version of ourselves, not the one we think we should be—but the one who is capable of growth, resilience, and transformation.

Building Through the Gap

At Mind the Gap, we don’t talk about “closing” the gap, as if it were just a problem to fix. Instead, we see it as a space to build through. A place to construct a new bridge—one that reflects the lessons you’ve learned, the strength you’ve gained, and the vision you’re moving toward.

Some bridges are worn down and patched over. Others have been neglected or were never nurtured with the right amount of care. Every gap offers a chance to start again. To design something stronger, steadier, and more enduring.

The in-between is where becoming happens. It’s where reflection and transformation take root. When we embrace the gap—not with fear, but with curiosity—we begin to discover not just how to survive the turbulence of life, but how to step forward with deeper clarity and meaning.

So the question isn’t just: What is your gap? It’s also: Who are you becoming as you move through it?

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