Menopause Counselling and Treatment in North Vancouver, BC and West Vancouver, BC

Feeling Unbalanced or Overwhelmed due to Menopause?

Menopause can significantly impact your quality of life, leaving you feeling unbalanced, overwhelmed, and unable to function at your best. If you're struggling with the emotional and physical symptoms of menopause, you're not alone.

Understanding the Science of Menopause:

Menopause is a natural biological process that marks the end of a woman's reproductive years. Hormonal fluctuations during this transition can lead to a wide range of symptoms, including hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings, anxiety, depression, sleep disturbances, and cognitive changes.

What does Menopause feel like for you?

  • Hot flashes:

"I experience sudden surges of intense heat."

  • Night sweats:

"I wake up drenched in sweat during the night."

  • Mood swings:

"I feel irritable, anxious, or depressed."

  • Sleep disturbances:

"I have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep."

  • Cognitive changes:

"I experience brain fog, forgetfulness, and difficulty concentrating."

  • Vaginal dryness:

"I experience discomfort during intercourse."

  • Loss of libido:

"I have decreased interest in sex."

Many clients pay little or nothing out of pocket — we direct bill Pacific Blue Cross, SunLife, Telus Health / Canada Life, GreenShield, and more. See all insurance & funding options → Direct billing available

Hope and Healing - Coping with Menopause

Our team of Registered Clinical Counsellors in North Vancouver and West Vancouver supports the psychological and emotional dimensions of menopause and perimenopause — including anxiety, mood instability, sleep disruption, and the identity shifts this transition can bring. We use Individual Counselling, CBT, and Mindfulness Therapy to address the psychological layer that medication alone cannot reach. Neurofeedback and Biofeedback are available as adjuncts for clients where sleep, anxiety, and mood dysregulation are central concerns. We work collaboratively with your GP.

Ready to reclaim your balance and well-being? Contact us today to schedule a consultation.

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Work with our counselling team

Our counsellors provide support through the psychological and emotional dimensions of menopause and perimenopause. Sessions in North Vancouver, West Vancouver, and by secure video.

Maryam Mills

Maryam Mills

MA, RCC-ACS, CCC, BCN, EMDRIA-Consultant — Clinic Director

“My aim is to guide clients toward realizing their highest potential — drawing on EMDR, neurofeedback, and a deeply holistic understanding of what shapes each person's experience.”

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Teresa Berkholtz

Teresa Berkholtz

MA, RCC

“I believe every individual has the capacity to grow through their struggles and emerge with clarity, strength, and purpose — I use EMDR and parts work to help clients find what keeps them stuck.”

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Sogol Shams

Sogol Shams

PhD, MACP, RCC

“I'm dedicated to creating a culturally sensitive, supportive environment — drawing on CBT, EMDR, and play therapy to empower clients of all ages to build resilience and thrive.”

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Jackie McGregor

Jackie McGregor

MACP, RCC

“True healing involves attending to the whole person — I integrate IFS, somatic, and Gottman approaches to help clients achieve deeper self-discovery and lasting change.”

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Menopause — Frequently Asked Questions

Menopause and perimenopause can bring a significant range of psychological symptoms alongside the physical ones — anxiety (often new or worsened), depression, irritability, mood instability, difficulty concentrating, sleep disruption, and a shifting sense of identity or purpose. These symptoms are real, they're physiological in origin, and they're highly responsive to both counselling and in some cases neurofeedback.
Yes — and you're far from alone. The hormonal shifts of perimenopause and menopause have direct effects on neurotransmitter systems including serotonin and GABA, which regulate mood and anxiety. Many women who have never had mental health difficulties before experience significant psychological symptoms during this transition. That doesn't mean something is permanently wrong — it means your brain and nervous system are adapting to a major change, and support helps.
Your GP is an important partner — particularly for assessing HRT and other medical approaches. Counselling addresses the psychological and emotional layer that medication doesn't always reach — the anxiety, the identity questions, the relationship changes, the grief that can accompany this life transition, and the practical tools for managing mood, sleep, and stress. The two work best together.
Neurofeedback can be effective for sleep disruption, anxiety, and mood dysregulation — all common menopause symptoms. It works by directly training the brain's electrical activity toward more regulated patterns. It's available at MasterMind as an adjunct to counselling — learn more here.

Community and Industry Resources for Menopause

  • North American Menopause Society (NAMS): A non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of women during menopause. https://menopause.org/
  • CMHA North and West Vancouver: Local mental health organization offering a range of services, including counselling and support groups. https://northwestvancouver.cmha.bc.ca/
  • Vancouver Coastal Health: The regional health authority responsible for providing health services in Vancouver and surrounding areas. https://www.vch.ca/