Wellbeing in Menopause
MENOPAUSE MOT's to reclaim your emotional health and help you to thrive.
Whether you’re a woman navigating the menopause with ease but wanting to improve your wellbeing, or someone who is struggling day to day with a range of menopause symptoms or life stressors then please get in touch.
As women we don’t need to just put up with the distressing symptoms of perimenopause or menopause such as anxiety, insomnia, hot flushes, feeling overwhelmed and that your body or reactions are out of control as there are things that we can do.
CBT therapy is an evidence based treatment that is recommended to alleviate some of the symptoms of menopause and treat stress, anxiety and depression.
Working with Michelle, a experienced CBT therapist who is also navigating the menopause years herself, she will support you to understand what is happening to you, help you to manage your stress and menopause symptoms and help you to thrive.
Our Menopause MOT’s provide an assessment of your psychological wellbeing and menopause symptoms and a individualised therapy plan to meet your needs.
Over half the population in the UK, 33million women will experience the menopause.
90%
Of women will get menopausal symptoms.
10%
Of women will leave their jobs due to the menopause.
60%
Of women suffer from brain fog
80%
Of women are affected by vaginal dryness
CBT for Menopause
Michelle is an experienced Cognitive behavioural therapist and CBT therapy is an evidence based treatment that is recommended to alleviate symptoms of menopause and also stress, anxiety and depression.
She has been working as a therapist working with clients with mental health conditions for 30 years and has an interest in perimenopause. She incorporates various approaches into her therapy including mindfulness and compassionate focused approaches. She skilled in working with anxiety and mood disorders and is a specialist in working with trauma. She is also trained in EMDR therapy. She brings a wealth of experience and expertise in working with her clients and together with her honest, matter-of-fact approach and good humour is something that makes clients value working with her.
She is a firm believer in evidence based treatment and helping women to find reliable sources of information to inform their decision making in menopause.
Her work is often focused on reducing stress and distress but she is also interested in exploring diet, vitamins, exercise, and holistic approaches.
She is an advocate of HRT but recognises that it is not for everyone and firmly believes in a woman’s right to choose and find strategies that work for them.
How might you work together in sessions
Following a comprehensive assessment of your psychological wellbeing and menopause symptoms we will develop a personalised therapy plan that is focused on your goals.
Examples of what we might focus on :
Understanding your peri/ menopause symptoms
Taking time to consider and discuss treatment options that are recommended for the menopause.
Advocating on your behalf and prepare you for talking to your GP about tests/ HRT.
Working alongside your medical practitioner to oversee your health and medication needs.
CBT for the management of hot flashes, and insomnia.
Teaching you how to be more present in situations using mindfulness skills and how to relax.
Identifying stressors and learning ways to manage these, this may include:
Understanding and managing worries and irrational thinking.
Teaching you effective strategies to manage anxiety, panic attacks, anger, and low mood.
Changing unhelpful behaviours
Improving your communication or assertiveness skills with significant others
Empowering you to make informed decisions and act on these in line with your life wishes/ goals.
Learning to be more compassionate towards yourself
Improving self-care – looking at obstacles to eating a balanced diet, exercising, and taking positive action.
Providing therapy to help alleviate other diagnosed mental health conditions including health anxiety, trauma, clinical depression, phobias.
Our Fees
Assessment Session: £195
- Psychological wellbeing and menopause assessment with preassessment questionnaires
- Letter to your GP to share my assessment / make recommendations for treatment
Therapy Sessions: £100
- 60 minute sessions
- Online or at our Loddon Clinic
MOT Standard Package: £750
- Comprehensive Assessment
- 6 Therapy Sessions
- Additional sessions as required (£100 per session)
Michelle's own Menopause Journey so far
CBT for the menopause and psychological wellbeing
Equipped with my list of symptoms and having read the latest NICE guidelines Overview | Menopause: diagnosis and management | Guidance | NICEI went to see my GP. I was lucky in that she was understanding and informed ( many are not) and we agreed a treatment plan.
For me HRT and testosterone (private prescription) has been a life changer, but I appreciate for some women this is not an option or they prefer not to take it. I’ve also given myself a bit of an MOT and re evaluated my life, trying to address stressors, and improve my self care. This has also undoubtedly helped.
Like most women managing day to day life can remain a challenge, but over the last few years I have regained a sense of being me again. The roller coaster of menopause symptoms has stopped with it more like a snail ride now !!
If you are looking for personalised advice/help from a experienced therapist that has first-hand experience and specialises in peri/ menopause then please get in touch.
Please contact Michelle via our contact link with an initial enquiry or to arrange a Wellbeing in Menopause assessment.
EMPLOYEE MOT in MENOPAUSE Support
We also work with employers that are looking to support their employees who may be struggling with peri menopause or menopause symptoms. Contact us for more details .
I would highly recommend her
I had been gradually feeling that I was losing control of my life and feeling pretty rubbish. My doctor prescribed antidepressants and HRT patches and nothing really changed. I thought well that’s it then, this is what life is going to be like!. I was on sick leave and my employer actually referred me and I am so glad that they did. When I met Michelle she explained that I didn’t need to put up with my symptoms. During therapy sessions I have learnt a lot about myself and how life events and the menopause is affecting me. I have… Read more “I would highly recommend her”