Advancing Menopause-Informed Care.
Evidence-based education, professional training and practical resources to help health professionals better understand and support the psychological impacts of perimenopause and menopause.
EVIDENCE-BASED | CLINICALLY INFORMED | PRACTICAL | LED BY A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Why menopause informed care matters
Better understanding can lead to better support.
Perimenopause and menopause can affect far more than physical health. Changes in mood, sleep, cognition, anxiety and emotional wellbeing can significantly affect a woman’s quality of life — yet these symptoms may not always be recognised within the context of menopause.
For health professionals, understanding the psychological impact of the menopause transition can support more informed conversations, appropriate assessment and better-integrated care.
Greater awareness can help women feel heard, understood and appropriately supported.
Common presentations may include:
Anxiety
Low mood
Sleep difficulties
Brain fog & cognitive changes
Mood changes & irritability
Reduced confidence
Stress & overwhelm
Professional Training
Build your menopause-informed practice.
Evidence-based training in the psychological impacts of menopause and practical CBT strategies for supporting women in clinical practice.
Workshops & Speaking
Bring menopause education to your organisation.
Engaging, evidence-based presentations for healthcare organisations, workplaces, conferences, professional associations and community groups.
Practitioner Resources
Evidence and resources for better care.
Access research, articles and practical resources to support informed, evidence-based menopause care.
Developed By A Senior Clinical Psychologist
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST | ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE | MENOPAUSE EDUCATOR
Heather Irvine-Rundle is an experienced Clinical Psychologist, educator and academic with a particular interest in women’s mental health and the psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause.
As Clinical Director of The READ Clinic, Adjunct Professor of Practice at the University of Newcastle and Adjunct Fellow at Macquarie University, Heather brings extensive clinical and academic experience to her work in menopause-informed psychological care.
Her approach draws on evidence-based psychological practice, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), to address the intersection between hormonal transition, psychological wellbeing, cognition, sleep, stress and quality of life.
Through professional education, training and speaking, Heather translates research and clinical knowledge into practical approaches that health professionals can integrate into existing practice, supporting more informed and responsive care for women throughout the menopause transition.
Key Credentials
Clinical Director — The READ Clinic
Adjunct Professor of Practice — University of Newcastle
Adjunct Fellow — Macquarie University
Registered Psychologist — AHPRA
ASLM Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
EMBERS Menopause CBT Endorsed
Author — Hello Baby, Ventura Press
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