Menopause-Informed Training for Health Professionals
Our evidence-based training provides practical, menopause-informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) strategies designed to help psychologists, counsellors, social workers, coaches and allied health professionals better support women through the menopause transition.
EVIDENCE-BASED | CLINICALLY INFORMED | PRACTICAL | LED BY A CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST
Why menopause informed care matters
Perimenopause and menopause can contribute to a range of emotional, cognitive and psychological symptoms including:
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Brain fog
• Sleep difficulties
• Reduced confidence
• Mood changes
• Stress and overwhelm
With millions of women experiencing menopause-related symptoms, there is growing demand for practitioners who understand the unique challenges women face during this stage of life.
The professional training program
What you will learn with Heather. Our training explores:
✓ The psychology of perimenopause and menopause
✓ Current evidence supporting CBT for menopause symptoms
✓ Assessment considerations
✓ Menopause-informed approaches✓ Practical interventions and strategies
✓ Supporting clients experiencing anxiety, mood changes and sleep difficulties
✓ Integrating menopause-informed care into your existing practice
Who is this training for?
This training is suitable for:
• Psychologists
• Counsellors
• Social Workers
• Mental Health Clinicians
• Coaches
• Allied Health Professionals
• Healthcare Providers supporting women
Become part of a growing network of professionals committed to improving menopause care for women.
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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