Psychologist, CBT Therapist, FMBPsS, MA (Hons), MSc, CertCouns, MSc
I'm experienced in supporting women who have severe PMS or who are peri-menopausal and going through the menopause. I've undertaken training in using CBT to manage menopausal symptoms.
I have consistently and actively worked to help women identify issues (typically along the lines of aging and perceived societal expectations) that impact the values and beliefs that are central to who they are as people. I subsequently collaborate with them to help them use their strengths to enhance those core values and beliefs, and to manage any negative self concepts associated with their sense of self, with a goal of working towards growth and an enhanced sense of self.
Being a woman too helps to see the many challenges women often live with, be that in relationships, with our health, at work and advancing in our careers or in our families.
A woman has many demanding roles in life, whether this is a partner a mother or following a career. Navigating each of these can make the transitions smoother.
I have experience supporting individuals who are either childless or have experienced various fertility issues, miscarriage, or secondary infertility. I've also been trained in using DBT to manage the symptoms of menopause.