Managing Menopause

Find Relief from Menopausal Symptoms with a Proven Approach
 

Menopause can bring a wave of unexpected changes—hot flashes, night sweats, sleep disturbances, anxiety, and mood swings. If you're feeling overwhelmed, you're not alone. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a proven, non-medical approach that helps women manage these symptoms effectively. 

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Why Choose This Program?

Many women struggle to manage the physical and emotional symptoms of menopause. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by hot flashes, sleep disturbances, mood swings, or anxiety, this structured group therapy program will provide you with evidence-based techniques to regain control of your well-being.  You may or may not be on Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), but CBT can complement any approach by helping you understand and manage symptoms effectively. Additionally, if you're looking to learn more about what's happening to your body as you transition into your 40s and 50s, this program offers expert guidance and support. 

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Join Our 6-Week CBT for Menopause Group Therapy Program

Designed for women in their 40s and 50s, this supportive therapeutic program is led by Georgiana Verdonk-Sim, a qualified psychologist, empowering you to take control of your menopause experience and navigate this life transition with confidence. In-person sessions are held in Amsterdam and Amstelveen, while online sessions allow participation from anywhere. This is not just about symptom management—it's about equipping you with the tools to feel confident, in control, and strong during this transformative stage of life. 

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What You'll Gain:

​✔ How to reduce stress, anxiety, and mood swings

✔ Techniques to manage hot flashes and night sweats

✔ Strategies to improve sleep quality

✔ Ways to boost emotional well-being and confidence

✔ Practical lifestyle adjustments to support hormonal balance

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​Program Format & Pricing:

🗣 Language: This program is conducted in English only

👥 Small Group Setting: To ensure a personalized and interactive experience, each group is limited to 6 participants

🕒 Session Duration: Each session lasts up to 50 minutes, conducted weekly

💰 Pricing (Excl. VAT):

📍 Lunchtime Sessions (Online): €300 for 6 weeks (excl. VAT)

📍 Evening Sessions (In Person): €360 for 6 weeks (excl. VAT)

💡 VAT (BTW) may apply depending on your location. 

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Program Structure:

Each week, we focus on a key aspect of menopause management:

🔹 Week 1: Understanding Menopause & Your Mindset - Explore how CBT helps reshape thoughts and reactions to symptoms.

🔹 Week 2: Managing Hot Flashes & Nights Sweats - Learn relaxation and cognitive techniques to reduce distress. 

🔹 Week 3: Sleep & Energy Regulation - Implement evidence-based strategies for better rest. 

🔹 Week 4: Mood & Anxiety Control - Gain tools to shift negative thinking and emotional reactions. 

🔹 Week 5: Lifestyle & Self-Care Strategies - Address diet, exercise, and habits to support hormonal balance. 

🔹 Week 6: Long-Term Resilience & Next Steps - Develop a personalized plan for continued well-being. 

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​Why CBT for Menopause?

CBT is a proven, non-medical approach that helps women manage menopausal symptoms effectively. Both the North American Menopause Society (NAMS) and the British Menopause Society (BMS) recommend CBT as an effective non-hormonal treatment for managing menopausal symptoms, including hot flashes and night sweats (thebms.org.uk). 

 

Research further supports the efficacy of CBT in alleviating menopausal symptoms:

• A meta-analysis published in Psychological Medicine found that CBT led to small to moderate reductions in menopausal symptoms, with effects sustained over time (cambridge.org).

• The British Journal of Health Psychology reported that CBT significantly improved sleep quality and reduced the frequency and severity of hot flashes and night sweats (bpspsychub.onlinelibrary.wiley.com).

 

Unlike traditional medical treatments, CBT focuses on how you think, feel, and react to symptoms, giving you practical tools to regain control of your well-being. Studies show that CBT significantly reduces menopausal distress and enhances overall quality of life.