Support with Women’s Health, Perinatal Mental Health & Menopause

Struggles

21 Dec

Women’s mental health is shaped by a complex interplay of physical, emotional, hormonal, relational, and social factors. At different points in life — such as during pregnancy, after birth, or through menopause — these influences can become particularly pronounced, affecting mood, identity, relationships, and a sense of self.

You may be navigating changes in your body, shifts in roles or expectations, fertility journeys, pregnancy or loss, early parenthood, or the physical and emotional impact of menopause. These experiences can be deeply personal and, at times, isolating. Support can offer a space to be understood, supported, and held through change.

You might recognise these experiences if you…

Feel emotionally overwhelmed during pregnancy or after birth
Experience anxiety, low mood, or intrusive thoughts in the perinatal period
Are adjusting to changes in identity, relationships, or sense of self as a parent
Feel unsettled, low, or anxious during perimenopause or menopause
Are navigating physical symptoms alongside emotional or psychological strain
Feel unsure where to turn for support that recognises the whole picture

How therapy can help

Therapy offers a space to explore these experiences with care, sensitivity, and respect for your individual context. Rather than separating physical and emotional health, the work recognises how closely they are linked — particularly during times of hormonal, bodily, or life-stage change.

Support can help you make sense of what you are experiencing, process complex emotions, and develop ways of caring for yourself that feel compassionate, grounded, and sustainable.

Approaches that may help with women’s health and life-stage transitions

The following approaches are often helpful when working with women’s health, perinatal mental health, and menopause:

Counselling
Provides a supportive space to talk openly about emotional experiences, relationships, and life changes.
Psychotherapy
Supports deeper exploration of identity, emotional patterns, and the impact of past and present experiences.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Can help address anxiety, low mood, intrusive thoughts, and sleep difficulties linked to hormonal or life changes.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Particularly helpful in the perinatal period, focusing on role changes, relationships, and social support.
Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Support emotional regulation, self-compassion, and coping with physical and emotional symptoms.

(Where appropriate, therapy may sit alongside medical, midwifery, or specialist healthcare support.)

Therapists who work with women’s health and perinatal mental health

Therapists supporting women’s health, perinatal mental health, and menopause

Featured

Mabel Martinelli

HCPC Practitioner Psychologist offering CBT, EMDR, and integrative psychological therapy for adults, alongside supervision, teaching, and consultancy.

Anna Lees

BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner supporting adults with anxiety, trauma, OCD, and addictions.

Dina van Well

Cognitive Hypnotherapist offering inclusive, compassionate support for trauma, limiting beliefs, and personal transformation.

Esthella Cortes

Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist offering in-depth, reflective therapy for adults experiencing emotional and relational difficulties.

Eszter Noble

Clinical Hypnotherapist specialising in Rapid Transformational Therapy® (RTT®), supporting adults with anxiety, low mood, and long-standing difficulties.

Julia Bright

Integrative Psychotherapist specialising in eating- and weight-related difficulties, supporting adults to develop a healthier relationship with food and self.

Dr Lucia Roberta Russo

Chartered Psychologist and PhD offering bilingual psychological support for emotional wellbeing, relationships, and life transitions.

Michelle Miller

Principal Psychologist and Chartered Counselling Psychologist specialising in women’s mental health, trauma, and neurodiversity.

Rose McDonald

Therapeutic Counsellor and CBT Practitioner offering warm, integrative support for adults navigating anxiety, life transitions, and emotional challenges.

Tami Oren

Integrative Relational Counsellor offering trauma-informed, compassionate support for adults navigating anxiety, identity, and life transitions.

Zoe Conn

BABCP-accredited CBT Psychotherapist offering practical, compassionate support for adults and young people experiencing anxiety, trauma, and low mood.

Finding the right support

Experiences related to women’s health can be deeply personal and are often minimised or misunderstood. Seeking support is not a sign that you are failing or not coping — it is a way of recognising that your experience matters.

You are welcome to explore therapist profiles above, or to get in touch if you would like help finding support that feels informed, respectful, and right for you.