Menopause

Menopause and perimenopause is a time in a woman's life which can bring many changes, which can sometimes feel daunting and challenging.

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At Bright Thinking Therapies I can help you to feel better, live happier and to adjust. Imagine how wonderful it would be embracing your new self. By using evidence based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), I can support you to feel better emotionally and physically, increasing the joy in your life, helping you to see this time as an opportunity, to realise how much wisdom and life experience you have and how much more you have to offer. Together we can work towards changing your attitude and the way you cope with and manage this wonderful time of life. This will ultimately empower you to take charge and enable you to feel more positive and uplifted.

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By using CBT techniques I can support you to alleviate some of the symptoms associated with menopause, such as hot flushes and night sweats, stress and anxiety by offering a bespoke CBT combined with hypnotherapy approach. This can also help to relieve any sleep problems, weight changes, low self esteem, lack of confidence and motivation, IBS and many more.

 

I have completed the certificate in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) for the management of hot flushes and night sweats from The British Menopause Society. ​

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I have achieved the Certificate in Menopause: The Foundations from The British Menopause Society. I am also a member of The British Menopause Society. 

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Certificate in Confidence in Menopause for Health Care Professionals from Newson Health  Menopause Society.

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Embrace this time in your life and be the best version of you

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My interest in menopause began when I was approaching the age when menopause symptoms start. I have always had an interest in mental health and wellbeing, yet I did not realise how many psychological symptoms were associated with menopause and perimenopause and this is when my interest grew. I also mistakenly thought that I would not be able to take HRT because I have migraines with aura, yet I can!

 

HRT is considered to be the best way to treat menopause and perimenopause however, some women either can’t or don’t want to take it and hypnotherapy is perfectly placed to help with some of the associated physical and psychological symptoms. I believe that taking HRT it is an individual choice and I do not judge or persuade this decision. Menopause not only affects the woman but their family, friends, work colleagues and everyone she has contact with, yet it's common to also feel isolated, alone and misunderstood.

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One to One CBT for the management of menopause symptoms including hot flushes & night sweats 

6 sessions - £490

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Group CBT - 6 sessions - 2 hours each session. Minimum 10 people.

Online or face to face £210 (£35 per session)

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is recommended by NICE (2015) as a treatment option for women during perimenopause and post menopause.

Session 1

• Your experience of menopause symptoms

• Physiology of hot flushes - why do they happen?

• Challenging your thoughts and behaviour

• Ways to manage symptoms through relaxation techniques

Session 2

• Identifying and modifying triggers

• How to achieve anxiety & stress management

• Setting goals

• Reinforcing relaxation and breathing techniques

Session 3

• Monitor progress - what is working?

• Hot flushes - ways to help you manage

• Examining thoughts, beliefs and behaviour

• Social situations - ways to help you manage

Session 4

• Hot flushes - review of progress

• Anxiety & Stress - what can help

• Sleep - ways to help you sleep better

• Night sweats - managing symptoms

Session 5

• Healthy lifestyle

• Setting future goals

• Problem solving in a positive, solution focused way

• Relationships

Session 6

• Review of progress

• Ways to maintain progress and change

• What have you learned?

• What has been useful for you to use in the future.

• Future plans

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