Let's talk about…CBT and the menopause

About this episode

Helen Macdonald discusses the impact of menopause and how CBT can help with guest Sally Tribe.

In this episode, Helen Macdonald talks with CBT therapist Sally Tribe about the impact of menopause and how Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can help. Sally shares her own experience of perimenopause, describes the wide range of symptoms people can experience, and explains how CBT can support those affected. The discussion covers the biological, psychological, and social aspects of menopause, the importance of awareness in workplaces and healthcare, and what reasonable adjustments and compassionate understanding can look like. They also talk about the latest guidance from NICE, how to access CBT through the NHS or private routes, and why no two menopause experiences are the same. Useful Information The British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP) is the lead organization for CBT in the UK. Find a NHS Talking Therapies service here Read the article by Sally on the menopause here Get in Touch If you have any questions or suggestions for future episodes, please email the Let's Talk About CBT team at podcasts@babcp.com . You can also follow us on Instagram and BlueSky at @BABCPPodcasts . Remember to rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast wherever you get…

People in this episode

Host: Helen Macdonald

Guest: Sally Tribe

Topics covered

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• menopause
• perimenopause
• mental health
• workplace awareness
• healthcare

Keywords

• CBT
• menopause
• perimenopause
• symptoms
• NHS
• mental health support
• workplace adjustments

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies, NICE, NHS

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