Navigating the fast pace of modern life, it's all too common to overlook the delicate balance of our body's energy reserves. Much like managing the ebbs and flows of our financial accounts, our energy and vitality experiences fluctuations based on how much energy we generate and how much we sped. Yet, in this whirlwind, it's vital to recognize that our body's energy budget is not just a simplistic concept—it's the cornerstone of our physical and mental wellbeing. Our lifestyle choices, the relentless overcommitment on multiple fronts, and significant life transitions like menopause can send ou ..read more

As we welcome the dawn of a New Near, it's customary to set resolutions that often revolve around personal growth, health, or career aspirations. While these goals are undoubtedly valuable, let's embark on a journey this year that transcends the typical New Year's resolutions. In 2024, let our focus be on cultivating resilience through the powerful framework of the 4 R elements – Reflection, Relating with Trust, Regulation of Emotions, and Responding Flexibly. Reflection - Learn from Your Actions: This year, make a commitment to pause and reflect on your experiences. Recognize that every act ..read more

If you are looking for help for the physical and psychological side of the menopause, various approaches such as HRT and lifestyle modifications can definitely help. However, if you want an additional or alternative option to enable you to regain your emotional wellbeing, a course of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can help you address the psychological side of this major life change we – all women – go through sometime half-way through our lives. CBT is recognised as an effective treatment for emotional difficulties like depression, anxiety, irritability, sleep problems, low self-esteem a ..read more

Did you ever think or tell yourself: ‘I am useless’, ‘I can’t get anything right’, ‘Anyone else would do a better job of this that I am doing’ or any other self-judgemental thoughts that would cross our minds on regular basis.  I don’t know about you but keeping the inner critic at bay when I have made a mistake or failed to achieve something that is important to me has been a challenge for me in the past. This has been particularly difficult during the perimenopausal years, when self-criticism has dramatically increased and became self-perpetuating before I learnt to tackle it. Coming ac ..read more

Do you feel that your sleep has been ruined by night sweats and hot flushes? Have you found yourself saying ‘No’ to things you’d love to do, because you worry about sweating too much? Are you feeling that your life is ruled by the hot flushes?   Hot flushes and night sweats are one of the main symptoms’ women experience when going through the menopausal transition and they can be very disruptive to our lives. You might have tried various remedies to reduce their impact on your life, but you probably are still getting them and not sure what else you can do to get though another round of sw ..read more

Menopause transition is a period of intense change in a woman’s life that triggers many different emotions, some of which can be uncomfortable or difficult. Emotions are signals we experience in response to internal mental processes and /or external events and all of us experience a wide range of emotions. They may be positive, neutral or difficult and unfortunately, we can’t pick and choose to only experience the pleasant or happy ones. Emotions shouldn’t be seen as barriers, but as signals for the things we care about. You should listen to them as they are trying to point you in the directio ..read more

Menopause is a significant stage in a woman's life, which often comes with a set of challenges, one of which is sleep problems. Insomnia during menopause can be attributed, in part, to changing levels in oestrogen, but also to bedtime habits, like working late or using electronic devices and inconsistent sleep schedules which can further hinder the ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. To make matters worse, hot flushes and night sweats can often wake women up in the middle of the night. To help you improve your sleep during menopause, here are six practical tips you can use: Reset Your Cir ..read more

Anxiety is a common symptom that women can experience when going through the menopause and can appear well before other more well-known menopausal symptoms like hot-flushes or night sweats. Overall, women are twice as likely than men to have anxiety difficulties, but the changes in female sexual hormones during the perimenopause and menopause, can initiate or worsen symptoms of anxiety if they were already present. Alongside the hormonal shifts, the impact of other physical and emotional menopause symptoms and everyday stresses can all contribute to anxiety during menopause. Everyone who strug ..read more

  Have you ever wondered why menopause can feel like an emotional rollercoaster? Well, it's all about sex hormones and their influence on your brain. Let's take a journey to discover how these hormonal shifts affect your thinking, feelings, and behaviours during menopause and how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) can be your trusted companion in navigating this stage of life. Menopause is a natural phase in a woman's life that brings significant changes in sex hormones - Oestrogen, Progesterone, and Testosterone. These hormones have quite the sway over your brain and consequently, your ..read more

Life expectancy for women in the UK is approximately 80 years, meaning women can spend nearly half of their lives navigating through perimenopause, menopause, and post-menopause. While this transition is a normal part of life, it can come with various challenges, both physical and emotional.   Approximately 80% of women going through the menopause can experience low mood and anxiety symptoms, ranging from mild to severe. These symptoms are often associated with hormonal imbalances, particularly fluctuating oestrogen levels. While navigating this stage of life, it's essential to recog ..read more