Menopause: A Time of Change, Compassion, and Possibility

17 Oct

What Is Menopause? Understanding the Menopause Life Transition

October is World Menopause Month, with World Menopause Day coming up on October 18th. As a woman — and a woman of a certain age — I believe it’s essential to elevate and normalise conversations around this powerful menopause life transition.

We often invest in our physical wellbeing through exercise and nutrition, which is vital and can also boost psychological health. But how often do we talk about menopause emotional support and the importance of mental health during this time?

Even with healthy lifestyle changes, many women still find themselves in unfamiliar emotional territory or re-experiencing old psychological wounds they thought were long resolved.

Why Emotional Wellbeing During Menopause Matters

Menopause is often spoken about in hushed tones: a taboo subject, joked about or brushed aside.
But the truth is: menopause is a major life transition:

Physical
Emotional
Psychological

Like any transition, it deserves understanding, support, and space to be processed.

If you’re navigating perimenopause or menopause, you might feel disoriented by the changes.
You’re not imagining it. And you’re not alone.

Emotional Symptoms of Menopause: What to Expect

It’s not just hot flushes and hormones. For many women, menopause brings a profound shift in identity and emotion.

You may find yourself:

Feeling anxious, irritable, or low without an obvious reason
Experiencing brain fog, forgetfulness, or fatigue
Questioning your sense of purpose or feeling invisible
Grieving the end of fertility or changes in your body
Re-evaluating relationships, roles, or long-held expectations

If this sounds familiar, therapy for menopause symptoms can create a safe space to name what’s happening emotionally, relationally, and psychologically — and to be heard without judgment.

Menopause as a Time of Transformation and Growth

While menopause can feel like a loss, it’s also a time of powerful transformation.
This phase may invite deep and meaningful questions, such as:

What do I need now that I’ve never asked for before?
What roles no longer serve me?
What might it mean to come home to myself?

In therapy, these questions aren’t rushed or “solved.”
They’re explored with compassion and curiosity.

How Therapy Supports Emotional Wellbeing During Menopause

Many women feel dismissed when they seek help for menopause-related symptoms especially when the distress is emotional rather than physical.

At YOUTHERAPY, we recognise that emotional wellbeing during menopause is a valid and essential part of menopause care.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, identity shifts, or past trauma resurfacing, menopause therapy can help you stay anchored amid change.

When to Seek Menopause Therapy: Signs You May Need Support

You don’t need to be in crisis to seek help.

If you’re feeling off-kilter, disconnected, or just unsure, that’s reason enough to reach out.
Therapy offers a calm, steady presence where you can:

Process your experience without minimising it
Reconnect with your inner voice
Develop tools to regulate and respond to emotional waves
Explore meaning and renewal in this chapter of life

Final Thoughts: Menopause Is a Transition, Not an Ending

Menopause is a rite of passage that’s rarely honoured with the reverence it deserves.

But it’s not just about loss.
It’s a time of becoming.

With compassion, support, and space to be real, you can move through this season with clarity, strength, and self-trust.

Get Support for Emotional Wellbeing During Menopause with YOUTHERAPY

Contact me, Liz, at YOUTHERAPY to book a gentle, supportive introductory session.
Or visit the How We Can Help You page to learn more about our therapeutic approach to menopause support.