Menopause

How to Choose a Menopause Coach

A guide for finding safe, qualified support during a major life shift

May 28, 2025

Who Should You Trust for Menopause Coaching?

A guide for finding safe, qualified support during a major life shift

A clear, compassionate guide to choosing a qualified menopause coach. Learn what to look for, when to seek therapy, and how to get safe, evidence-based support from anywhere in the world.

You’ve probably noticed it: there’s been an explosion of support options for women going through menopause. From hormone-balancing supplements to specialist coaches and midlife wellness programs, we’re finally talking more openly about this transition.

And yet, many women still feel unsure about whom to trust.

With so many people calling themselves “menopause coaches” often with no formal training and it can be hard to know where to turn for skilled, safe support.

Let’s break it down together.

What Is Menopause Coaching?

Menopause coaching is a newer field that helps women navigate emotional, behavioural, and lifestyle shifts during perimenopause and menopause.

A qualified coach can help with:

Rebuilding routines and motivation
Understanding emotional changes
Clarifying goals and next steps
Creating more internal steadiness

But menopause coaching is not therapy or medical care. It doesn’t replace hormone specialists, psychologists, or doctors — and it shouldn’t.

Why It’s Important to Choose Carefully

Right now, menopause coaching isn’t a regulated field. There’s no legal minimum standard of training. That means:

Some coaches have deep, evidence-based training
Others have only completed short online courses or self-certification

This doesn’t mean these coaches aren’t well-meaning however, it does mean you deserve to ask questions about their experience and scope.

What to Look For in a Qualified Menopause Coach

Here’s what I encourage women to explore before choosing a coach:

1. General Coaching Certification: Look for someone trained through a reputable organisation like the International Coaching Federation (ICF). This ensures your coach understands safe, structured, and ethical practice.

2. Menopause-Specific Education: Ideally, this training is an add-on to an accredited general coaching certification. Ask where they studied and what their training covered. Did they learn about hormones? Brain fog? Emotional health? The nervous system?

3. Clear Scope and Boundaries: Your coach should never promise to “balance your hormones” or treat mental health conditions. A great coach knows their limits and collaborates with health professionals when needed.

4. Trauma-Aware, Emotionally Grounded Care: Menopause is more than hot flushes. It can stir grief, identity shifts, old emotional patterns. Choose someone who knows how to hold space for complexity — not just mindset tips.

Coaching or Therapy? How to Know What You Need

Coaching is best when you’re emotionally steady and want to move forward to set goals, reframe challenges, or reconnect with your purpose.

Therapy or Clinical Hypnotherapy may be more supportive when:

You feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck
You’re dealing with past trauma, burnout, or nervous system dysregulation
Insight isn’t helping you change

Some practitioners (like me) combine both. But it’s important to know the difference, so you can choose the support that meets you where you are.

Red Flags to Be Aware Of

Be cautious of:

Coaches who don’t share their qualifications
Big promises with little detail
High-pressure sign-up processes
Dismissive attitudes toward medical advice
One-size-fits-all programs with no personalisation

What Working with the Right Coach Can Feel Like

Support should feel:

Grounded
Collaborative
Tailored to you
Rooted in safety and trust

This work is intimate. You’re not just navigating physical symptoms — you’re rewriting parts of who you are. That deserves respect, not rushed solutions.

Final Thoughts from Me

I’ve worked with women around the world as they navigate this transition, and one thing is clear:

Women are not looking for hype, they’re looking for real, honest, skilled support.

If you’re not sure where to start, here’s what I recommend:

Be curious
Ask questions
Trust your gut
Don’t settle for less than care that feels both safe and wise

Want to explore this work with me?

I offer fully online Clinical Hypnotherapy and Strategic Psychotherapy, helping women through menopause, anxiety, and emotional repatterning with clarity and compassion.