Professional Development
Professional Development that honours the intricate relationship between women's health, hormones & mental health.
Supporting therapists and counsellors who hold the deeply nuanced and personal experiences of women across the lifespan — with courses and workshops that are informed, reflective, practical and genuinely supportive.
Further support in the area of women's health provides much needed support to practitioners and women, bringing understanding to the whole picture - a level of care women deserve.
The Menopause-Informed Therapist
Essential women's health training for therapists
See further details below for upcoming training opportunities
Why this workshop?
Perimenopause and menopause can profoundly influence a woman’s mental health, emotional wellbeing, cognition, relationships, and quality of life. Yet many mental health professionals receive little formal training in recognising and supporting clients through this transition.
This practical and evidence-informed workshop provides counsellors, psychologists, social workers, coaches, and allied health professionals with the knowledge and confidence to identify menopause-related presentations and effectively support women in clinical practice.
Learning Outcomes
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Understand the hormonal and physiological changes of perimenopause and menopause
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Recognise common mental health, cognitive, and emotional symptoms
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Identify when hormonal changes may be contributing to client presentations
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Explore the impact of menopause on identity, relationships, work, and wellbeing
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Learn practical counselling strategies to support women through this transition
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Increase confidence in discussing menopause and women's health within therapy
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Understand referral pathways and multidisciplinary support options
A woman’s journey through menopause is a very delicate and personal one that needs to be heard.
Who is this workshop for?
Therapists and counsellors
Working with women across reproductive, hormonal, or health-related concerns — whether this is a specialism or an emerging part of your practice.
Experienced clinicians
Seeking a supervisor who understands hormonal influence on mental health and can engage meaningfully with individual casework in the area of women's health.
Newly qualified practitioners
Building confidence in a complex and changing field, with support to develop strong clinical foundations and professionalism in working with women.
Allied health professionals
Including physiotherapists, massage therapists and other practitioners who provide therapeutic support and benefit women focused reflective clinical supervision
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to specialise in women's health to access this workshop?
No. Many participants come to this workshop because women's health topics are emerging in their caseload and they want better-informed support. You don't need to be an established specialist — curiosity and commitment to learning are enough.
Is this workshop registered for CPD points?
Yes. Please stay tuned for more details on this for ACA and PACFA members.
About your facilitator
Sara has 25+ years experience in the area of wellbeing. Her love of the people and the body, has taken her on a path of study to complete various courses including a Masters of Counselling & a Masters of Womens Health Medicine.
Sara comes with her own lived experience of menopause, as well as supporting thousands of women through the challenges that can arise at the various life stages of the female life cycles.
