Vitality OT provides practical and therapeutic lifestyle and mental health support to people experiencing symptoms of perimenopause and menopause to help manage symptoms and function in daily life, combining Occupational Therapy, health coaching, and integrated psychological approaches.
Hormone fluctuations contribute to the physical, cognitive and emotional symptoms of the menopausal transition, occurring in the years leading up to menopause. For some people these symptoms can have a significant impact on daily life, affecting your ability to work, maintain relationships and perform daily tasks.
Support and treatment can include:
- Psychoeducation on perimenopause and symptom management strategies
- Identifying triggers and managing behaviours
- Self care and healthy lifestyle changes
- Addressing sleep problems and sleep routines
- Stress management and relaxation skills
- Coping skills to manage symptoms
- Communication strategies and support for relationships
- Memory and cognitive strategies
- Workplace advocacy, adjustments and accommodations
- Activity modification and symptom based adaptations
- Exploring options for support and community
If menopausal symptoms are disrupting your daily life, making it difficult to carry out personal tasks, work and manage relationships, do get in touch. This service from Vitality OT is provided online by a qualified and registered Occupational Therapist.
This service is suitable for people experiencing symptoms of perimenopause, whether they are taking HRT/MHT or not.
This service is not suitable for people experiencing significant psychological distress or in crisis.