Something has shifted
You may not be able to name exactly when it started - but you know that the way you feel - the anxiety, the exhaustion, the moments of rage or grief that catch you off guard - just doesn't feel like you. You're holding your life together. But it's costing you more than it used to.
This is not who you are. And you don't have to navigate it alone
YOUR BRAIN IS CHANGING. NOT BREAKING
The psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause is still widely under-recognised, even in clinical settings. As oestrogen and progesterone fluctuate and decline, they directly affect the brain's regulation of mood, anxiety, sleep and stress. What you're experiencing has a neurological basis. It is real, it is significant, and it is treatable.
For many women, this transition also brings something unexpected, such as the resurfacing of old experiences. Difficult relationships, grief, past trauma. Things you may have long since moved through can return with a force that feels disproportionate and confusing. There is a reason for this. And there is a way through it.
IS THIS FOR YOU?
You may be in the right place if you are a woman in your late 30s to mid-50s and you recognise yourself in any of the following:
The anxiety, irritability or low mood arrived without a clear cause and hasn't lifted
You've begun HRT and the physical symptoms have improved, but emotionally something still isn't right
You feel less like yourself than you have in a long time, less patient, less confident, less certain of who you are
Past experiences or difficult periods of your life feel closer to the surface than they have in years
You are functioning well outwardly, but privately you are exhausted by the effort of it
You want to speak with someone who understands this transition at a clinical level, not just sympathetically
HOW I WORK
Our first session begins with two simple questions: what brings you here, and how do you want to feel when we finish working together?
From there, we build a picture of what is happening for you and what you most need. I draw on EMDR and parts work, as well as other modalities, and use a holistic approach to support women through the complexity of perimenopause and menopause, working with both what is happening in your body and what you are carrying from your history.
The direction we take is always decided together.
GETTING STARTED
You do not need a referral to book a session.
If you hold a current Mental Health Care Plan from your GP, your sessions may be eligible for a Medicare rebate. I am also recognised by a number of private health funds.
If you are unsure whether this is the right fit, you are welcome to get in touch before booking. I am happy to answer any questions.