Regain Your Confidence, Clarity & Professional Performance During Menopause
Specialist CBT support for professional women experiencing brain fog, anxiety and loss of confidence during perimenopause and menopause.
Is Menopause Affecting Your Confidence at Work?
You’re not imagining it.
If you’re experiencing brain fog, anxiety, poor concentration or a loss of confidence during perimenopause or menopause, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to simply “push through.”
At Menopause Masters®, I combine evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with specialist menopause knowledge to help professional women regain clarity, confidence and control.
Brain Fog
Difficulty concentrating, remembering things or thinking clearly.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, overwhelm or feeling constantly on edge.
Workplace Confidence
Imposter syndrome, self-doubt or fear of no longer performing at your best.
Evidence-Based Support
Practical CBT tools that create lasting psychological change.
What Women Are Saying About Menopause Masters®
Real experiences from women who have completed the Menopause Masters® Academy.
Reviews are shared with permission and reflect individual experiences. Outcomes vary from person to person.
Meet Karen Vernon
BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist | RMN | BSc (Hons) | PG Dip CBTp-bd
I’m Karen Vernon, a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse with specialist expertise in anxiety, confidence and the psychological impact of menopause.
I founded Menopause Masters® after recognising that many women navigating perimenopause and menopause were struggling with brain fog, anxiety and a loss of confidence, yet often had limited access to evidence-based psychological support.
Using evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) alongside an understanding of the cognitive and emotional impact of hormonal change, I help professional women regain clarity, confidence and control—at work and beyond.
Every strategy I teach is grounded in evidence-based CBT and designed to be practical, achievable and applicable to real life—helping women build lasting confidence rather than simply coping day to day.
Through Menopause Masters®, I have developed specialist CBT-based programmes designed to support both professional women and organisations in understanding and managing the psychological impact of menopause.
Why Women Choose Menopause Masters®
Menopause isn’t “just hormones”—and it isn’t “all in your head.”
The psychological impact of hormonal change can affect confidence, concentration, decision-making and emotional wellbeing. That’s why Menopause Masters® combines specialist menopause knowledge with evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), giving you practical tools that create lasting change.
Evidence-Based CBT
Practical CBT techniques grounded in research to help change unhelpful thinking patterns and build confidence.
Menopause Specialist
Designed specifically for professional women experiencing perimenopause and menopause.
Workplace Confidence
Support for brain fog, confidence, performance anxiety and maintaining your professional identity.
Practical & Compassionate
No judgement. No overwhelm. Just practical strategies you can apply immediately in everyday life.
Menopause Masters® Academy
A comprehensive CBT-based programme designed to help professional women regain confidence, reduce brain fog and understand the psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause.
A Structured Clinical Roadmap to Menopause Mastery
A clinically structured 8-module programme designed to help you move from surviving to thriving.
What’s Included
✓ 8 comprehensive CBT modules
✓ Downloadable workbook & worksheets
✓ Guided videos and audio practices
✓ Practical CBT exercises
✓ Lifetime access
✓ Learn entirely at your own pace
Learn how to:
✓ Regain mental clarity and reduce brain fog
✓ Calm anxiety and overwhelm using CBT
✓ Improve concentration and memory
✓ Rebuild lasting confidence
✓ Sleep more peacefully
✓ Regulate your nervous system
✓ Feel like yourself again
Notice every line starts with a positive outcome.
Created by Karen Vernon, BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist.
Evidence-based CBT • Lifetime Access • Learn at Your Own Pace
Your Journey Through the Academy
Phase 1 – Regulate
Create safety, stability and calm.
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Phase 2 – Understand
Discover why menopause changes the brain.
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Phase 3 – Rewire
Learn CBT tools that change thought patterns.
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Phase 4 – Rebuild
Improve sleep, resilience and wellbeing.
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Phase 5 – Thrive
Create lasting confidence for the future.
Is the Academy Right for You?
You’re in perimenopause…
You feel like you’ve lost your edge at work.
You’re in menopause…
Brain fog and anxiety are affecting your confidence.
You’re ready…
You want practical CBT strategies rather than generic advice.
Menopause Support for Organisations
Evidence-based CBT programmes helping organisations support and retain talented women during menopause.
Workshops
Educational sessions for teams and managers.
Executive Support
Confidential one-to-one CBT for senior leaders.
Consultancy
Helping organisations create psychologically informed menopause support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menopause Masters® suitable if I’m still in perimenopause?
Yes.
Menopause Masters® is designed for women experiencing both perimenopause and menopause. Many of the psychological symptoms—such as brain fog, anxiety, poor concentration, sleep difficulties and loss of confidence—often begin years before periods stop.
Is this therapy?
No.
The Academy is an educational programme created by a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. It teaches evidence-based CBT techniques that you can apply yourself in everyday life.
It is not a replacement for individual psychological therapy or medical treatment, but it can complement both.
Will this help if I’m taking HRT?
Absolutely.
Whether you’re using HRT, cannot take HRT, or have chosen not to use it, the psychological impact of menopause can still affect confidence, thinking and emotional wellbeing.
The Academy focuses on the cognitive and emotional aspects that hormones alone may not fully address.
I don’t have severe symptoms. Is it still worth doing?
Yes.
Many women join because they simply don’t feel like themselves anymore.
If you’ve noticed brain fog, increased anxiety, self-doubt, reduced confidence or feel you’re constantly “pushing through,” the programme provides practical strategies to help you regain clarity and resilience before symptoms become overwhelming.
What makes Menopause Masters® different?
Unlike many menopause programmes, Menopause Masters® is built around evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
Rather than offering generic advice, it explains why symptoms occur and teaches practical psychological tools you can immediately apply at work and in everyday life.
The programme combines specialist menopause knowledge with BABCP-accredited CBT expertise.
How long will I have access?
You’ll receive lifetime access to the Academy.
This allows you to revisit lessons whenever you need them and work through the programme at your own pace.
How long does the programme take?
The Academy includes eight structured modules that you can complete in your own time.
Many women work through one module each week, while others prefer to move more slowly and revisit sections whenever they need additional support.
Do I need any previous CBT experience?
Not at all.
Everything is explained in clear, straightforward language.
The techniques are suitable whether you’ve never encountered CBT before or you’ve had therapy previously.
Is the Academy suitable if I’m struggling with anxiety?
Yes.
Many women join because anxiety has become one of the most distressing parts of menopause.
The programme includes practical CBT strategies for managing worry, calming the nervous system, improving confidence and reducing the cycle of anxiety.
Can this help with brain fog?
Yes.
Brain fog is one of the most common reasons women enrol.
The Academy explains why menopause can affect concentration, memory and decision-making, and provides practical CBT strategies to improve focus, mental clarity and confidence.
Will this replace seeing my GP?
No.
Menopause Masters® is designed to complement—not replace—medical advice.
If you’re concerned about your symptoms or treatment options, you should continue to seek advice from your GP or menopause specialist.
Who created Menopause Masters®?
Menopause Masters® was created by Karen Vernon, a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, Registered Mental Health Nurse and founder of Thrive Therapy Academy.
Karen specialises in the psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause, helping professional women regain confidence, clarity and emotional wellbeing through evidence-based CBT.
Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?
You don’t have to keep battling brain fog, anxiety and loss of confidence on your own.
Take the first step towards understanding your menopause mind with practical, evidence-based CBT strategies you can start using today.
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Evidence-based CBT • Lifetime access • Learn at your own pace
Created by a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist