You Are Not Alone

Amy Brothwell-White

Navigating Menopause With Confidence and Compassion

For many women, menopause doesn’t arrive gently. It can feel like a storm you didn’t see coming — one that shakes your body, your emotions, your confidence, and sometimes your entire sense of self.


Whether you’re in peri-menopause, experiencing early menopause, or (like me) navigating surgical menopause, you may be feeling like parts of yourself are slipping away. And the truth is, it’s not just about hot flushes and disrupted sleep — it’s about identity, relationships, energy, confidence, and often, a deep questioning of who you are now.

If that resonates, I want you to know: you are not alone here.


The Unspoken Shift

Many women I work with describe menopause as a quiet unravelling — not just physically, but mentally and emotionally too. It can feel isolating, especially when you’re expected to ‘carry on’ — as a mum, a partner, a professional, a friend. All the while, something inside feels different. You might find yourself saying:


  • “I don’t feel like myself anymore.”
  • “I’m so tired but I can’t sleep.”
  • “Where’s my confidence gone?”
  • “Why does everything feel overwhelming?”

These feelings are valid. This transition is powerful. And you deserve space to understand what’s really going on — not just hormonally, but in your heart, your mind, and your life.

My Own Menopause Story

At 35, I experienced surgical menopause. It came with a grief I hadn’t expected, and a strength I didn’t know I had. It’s from this place — a place of lived experience and deep compassion — that I now support other women going through their own journeys.

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As a certified life and menopause coach, and a clinical director with over 17 years’ experience in supporting psychological wellbeing, I bring both professional expertise and personal insight to the women I work with. Coaching isn't about fixing you — it's about helping you come home to yourself again.

There Is Support for You

Menopause coaching offers a supportive space to:

  • Rebuild your confidence and energy
  • Understand your changing body and mindset
  • Make empowered choices about your health and lifestyle
  • Let go of guilt or shame and embrace this new chapter
  • Reconnect with who you are — beyond roles, responsibilities or labels

It’s not about going backwards. It’s about moving forward with intention, support, and self-compassion.

You’re Still You — Just Evolving

If you're feeling lost, low in confidence, or like you've been pushed to the bottom of your own priority list, please know: there is a way through this. You don’t have to do it alone, and you are most definitely not broken.

This season of life is not the end of your story. It might just be the moment you truly begin to write it your way.


If you feel ready to take a gentle first step, I invite you to a free 20-minute call.
We’ll simply chat about where you are, what’s been coming up for you, and whether coaching might be the supportive next step. No pressure — just a safe space, for you.


Let's Talk Gently


With love,
Amy x


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