How are you doing, really?
Menopause coaching from a nurse of 25 years, in Ayr and online. Time to be heard, plain answers, and a clear plan to take to your GP.
Registered nurse
More than 25 years in the NHS, now working as a coach.
Time to talk
Sixty-minute sessions, not ten-minute appointments.
Ready for your GP
Leave with clear notes and the questions to ask.
Ways to work with me
Everything starts with a free conversation. Nothing is booked until you’re sure.
A free first chat
Anyone wondering whether coaching could help.
- Length
- 15 minutes
- Format
- Phone or video call
- Price
- Free
The Menopause Clarity Programme: founding places
Women in perimenopause or menopause who want steady, one-to-one support. A limited number of founding places, at a reduced rate while I complete my accreditation. In return, I ask for your honest feedback and a short testimonial at the end.
- Length
- Six 60-minute sessions over six to eight weeks
- Format
- In person in Ayr and surrounding areas, including walk-and-talk sessions, or online by Zoom
- Price
- £180 for all six sessions
The 90-Day Programme
Women who want closer support over three months.
Includes: A symptom summary and priority questions for your GP, weekday message support, and a follow-up call 30 days after we finish.
- Length
- A 90-minute first session, then five 60-minute sessions, one a fortnight
- Format
- In person in Ayr or online by Zoom
- Price
- From £995
Does any of this sound familiar?
- You’ve been told it’s part of getting older, and you know it isn’t that simple.
- You don’t feel like yourself, and you can’t explain why to the people around you.
- You’re sleeping badly, losing words mid-sentence, and running on empty.
- You’ve read everything online and feel more confused than when you started.
- You had ten minutes with your GP and left without the answers you went in for.
You deserve better than “it’s a phase”
What you may have been told
- “It’s part of ageing.”
- “Have you tried CBT?”
- “You look tired.”
What happens here
- Your symptoms are taken seriously and explained in plain language.
- You get information you can trust, and help sorting it from the noise.
- You work out what you need, and the words to ask for it.
How it works
We talk
A free 15-minute chat about how you’re doing. If coaching isn’t right for you, I’ll say so, and suggest where else to turn.
We make a plan
In our first session, we look at what’s affecting you most and agree one small, realistic step.
I support you
We meet regularly, adjust as we go, and prepare clear notes for your next GP appointment.
About Alex
I’ve spent more than 25 years as a nurse, in NHS health visiting and paediatric nursing. Coaching lets me give women what a busy system rarely can: time.
I’ve lived with surgical menopause for more than five years. I know what it is not to feel like yourself, and how much a clear explanation can change.
My coaching is non-clinical. I don’t diagnose or prescribe, and your GP stays in charge of your medical care. What I bring is time, reliable information and a nurse’s understanding of how to get the most from an appointment.
Training and qualifications
- Registered Nurse (NMC)
- BNurs (Hons) Nursing Studies
- BSc (Hons) Community Nursing
- Intermediate Certificate in Health and Wellbeing Coaching (PCI accredited, UKIHCA CPD approved)
- Newson Health Menopause Masterclass
- Completing Practitioner I accreditation with Peak Health Coaching and UKIHCA
Based in Ayr. In person in Ayr and surrounding areas, or online wherever you are.
Common questions
You’re a nurse. Can you give me medical advice?
Not in our sessions. As a coach, I don’t diagnose, prescribe or advise on medication or HRT, and your GP stays in charge of your care. I can help you prepare the questions to take to them.
Do I need a diagnosis first?
No. Whether you’re in perimenopause, menopause or not sure yet, we start with how you’re feeling now.
Can we meet in person?
Yes, in Ayr and surrounding areas, including walk-and-talk sessions outdoors. Or online by Zoom, if you’d rather stay at home.
What does a founding place ask of me?
A short feedback form at the end of six weeks. With your permission, I may share your words on this site, credited however you choose or anonymously.
How do I pay?
The founding programme is paid in full before your first session.
What if I need to cancel?
Give me 24 hours’ notice and we’ll rearrange at no cost. Sessions cancelled with less notice may be lost, unless it’s an emergency.
Is what I tell you confidential?
Yes. The only exceptions are if you agree to share something, if the law requires it, or if I’m seriously worried about someone’s safety.
Send me a message
Ask anything, or tell me a little about how you’re doing. I’ll reply personally.
Start with fifteen minutes
A free chat by phone or video, with no commitment. By the end, you’ll know whether coaching is right for you.