Menopause Counselling
What Is Menopause?
All women should feel listened to and supported through the menopause – none of us should struggle alone.
Menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life when her periods stop, her ovaries stop releasing eggs, and her oestrogen levels fall, leading to the end of natural fertility. It typically occurs between the ages of 45 and 55 (the average age for menopause is 51), and can be triggered by the removal of ovaries, chemotherapy, or radiotherapy.
While people use ‘menopause’ to describe a phase of time when periods become irregular and menopause symptoms appear, it actually refers to a specific day when you’ve gone twelve consecutive months without a menstrual period.
The transition phase leading up to menopause, known as perimenopause, can start earlier and continue beyond the menopause stage, bringing a host of other symptoms with it.
Perimenopause refers to when the functioning of your ovaries gradually slows down over time, which leads to menopause. This phase can last anywhere from a few months to several years.
During perimenopause, you might notice lighter or irregular periods and experience symptoms such as hot flashes, mood swings, brain fog, and fatigue. It’s easy to overlook these symptoms and attribute them to everyday stress, so it often takes women some time to realise what they are experiencing.
Menopause Counselling
Menopause brings a range of physical and emotional symptoms that vary between women. If you are approaching menopause, you might be experiencing hot flashes, night sweats, reduced libido, anxiety, or depression.
At New Leaf, our counsellors recognise the need to address these challenges, and offer women in Singapore a safe space to explore their feelings and develop coping strategies for the symptoms of menopause.
What Can You Expect From Menopause Counselling?
Menopause Counselling enables women in Singapore to discuss their experiences with menopause, seek support for their symptoms, understand what is happening in their bodies, and build resilience to the changes that accompany this new chapter in life.
Every woman will experience menopause – but it’s important to honour your unique experience of menopause, which might not look the same as others’.
Our Menopause Counselling offers personalised support tailored to your unique journey, whether you are experiencing specific physical symptoms or emotional challenges. We take a holistic approach by exploring various issues that may impact your mental health during menopause, including cultural, familial, and societal contexts, as well as your personal health history and life circumstances.
We help you manage your emotions (even when it feels difficult), support yourself through change, develop sustainable and effective coping strategies, and enhance resilience to the challenging aspects of menopause. This empowers you to continue living life to the fullest while navigating a “new normal.”
We are committed to supporting you through your unique journey with menopause. If you or someone you know is experiencing difficulties related to this stage of life, we invite you to book an appointment with our experienced counsellors here.
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Meet Our Practitioners Specialising In Menopause Counselling
Joshua Koh
Counsellor
Soolin Choi
Counsellor
Diandra Andersen
Counsellor
Shrutika Kapoor
Counsellor
Fiona Maher O'Sullivan
Counsellor, Speakers
Vivien Tay
Counsellor
