Perimenopause and menopause bring far more than hot flushes: anxiety, brain fog, and a sense of losing yourself can all be part of it. For World Menopause Day, I’ve written about the emotional and physical changes no one talks about, and what can help. Read more on my blog. Online counselling for women across the UK, including Bournemouth and Dorset.

Disenfranchised Grief: Why Your Loss Can Feel Like It "Doesn’t Count". Some losses come with no cards, no time off and no permission to grieve. Disenfranchised grief is the sadness that’s often overlooked, even by the person feeling it. Find out what it is, why it can feel so lonely, and how counselling can offer a space where your loss counts.