A Very Warm Welcome to
Tender Hearts Therapy
MCFT is the adaptation of Counselling and Psychotherapy to be aware of, track, explore, and embrace the natural rhythms of the menstrual cycle for both therapists and clients alike. Working with, rather than against, our hormonal transitions and phases.
​The menstrual cycle is one of the most powerful therapeutic tools innate to our emotional landscape (and yet it continues to be forgotten about within the majority of Psychotherapy theory, research, and training).
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As therapists, including menstrual cycle awareness within our practice, our client work, and our business, can be empowering and beneficial for both the client and therapist. Through understanding and acknowledging these natural fluctuations, we can create a therapeutic environment and private practice that truly honours the lived experiences of women with menstrual cycles.
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By embracing a more holistic and compassionate approach to the menstrual cycle, one that values all aspects of our experience, we can begin to transform the way we view and relate to our reproductive bodies and tap into the power and potential that lies within.
As a therapist, I understand that every person is the expert of their own experiences, and this understanding extends to the uniqueness of an individual’s menstrual cycle.
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The menstrual cycle can significantly impact our energy levels, mood, sense of self, relationships, and overall mental health and well-being.
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In our fast-paced and productivity-driven culture, there is a tendency to dismiss some aspects of the menstrual cycle as a distraction or an inconvenience, failing to recognise the deep wisdom and power that comes with understanding our cyclical nature.
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Perhaps you struggle with PMS or PMDD...
or you feel out-of-control and helpless to the waves of hormones that come and go for almost an entire week of every month. (Read more about my work on PMS here.)
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MCFT empowers you to take back control of your hormonal health, and over time, your menstrual cycle can become more of a comforting friend, rather than a resented monthly invader.
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In Menstrual Cycle-Friendly Therapy, I adapt the therapeutic approach to support our natural fluctuations, embracing the innate wisdom of the menstrual cycle within your therapeutic journey, and with awareness and practice, we find a more confident and resilient sense of self throughout all phases of your cycle.
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Through menstrual cycle awareness, I guide both therapists and clients to feel more empowered and aligned with their cycle, using a combination of therapeutic techniques, extensive research, and experience in supporting clients through their unique menstrual cycle experiences.
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