If you live here in Canberra, Australia you might already know me – I’ve been around a while 😊, but if not, I’d love to introduce myself.

Like all of us (especially at this age!) there’s a lot to say to share my story but I’ll try to stick to the bits that are relevant to you.

I am a wife and mother to 3 kids (*cough*… adults).

I am a Mental Health counsellor, focused on women.  I have an interest in the 3 P’s – Puberty, Perinatal and Perimenopause – significant transitional times in women’s lives that I feel are undervalued, under resourced and often incredibly challenging. 

I started Raging Gracefully specifically to provide Counselling, Coaching and Wellbeing support to those in the perimenopause/Menopause transition.

I’m also a local runner and a running coach (don’t worry I won’t make you run if you don’t want to!). Running has taught me that I can do hard things and that getting outside for some exercise makes everything a little better.

That said, the last few years, coming through my mid 40’s and into my 50’s has been challenging. Perimenopause hit me in many unexpected ways – the Rage: And Anxiety: And Insomnia!! Who knew?!?! I certainly didn’t.

My physical health, my mental health, my sense of self has changed. My sense of community and support and my confidence in my ability to navigate these challenges was shaken.

So… as I’ve found my way through, I thought about the things I have found helpful, the areas I have wished were better supported and how I could change the status quo for other women.

And Raging Gracefully was born.