Hello, I’m Kathie, a Gynaecology Consultant Nurse, with 30 years’ extensive experience in all aspects of women's health care. I am passionate about educating and supporting women to make informed decisions about their health and my particular area of expertise is menopause care.
I am registered with the British Menopause Society (BMS) as a Menopause Specialist. This means that the advice I give can be trusted to be accurate and individualised. My registration requires that I keep my knowledge up-to-date and re-validate every 3 years. For more information about BMS registered menopause specialists click here.
I have provided NHS Menopause clinics since 2012, and opened my private clinic September 2019.
Having my own clinic is so rewarding; although I always try to give as much as possible to every client - both private and NHS - having an hour rather then 20 minutes makes a huge difference and allows “time” to really talk and work out solutions for each individual client. there’s also a number of prescription medications that are not available via NHS prescribing that I can recommend and prescribe privately, giving my private clients more options and possibly better symptom control.
Menopause can be overwhelming. Sleeplessness, hot flushes, irritability, low mood, anxiety, panic, brain fog, headaches, joint pain, poor memory and concentration, exhaustion and loss of confidence are all very common symptoms.
Menopause can occur spontaneously at any age, and can be particularly distressing for women who have not started or completed their families. Many cancer treatments can also lead to menopause - and women recovering from the trauma of a cancer diagnosis also find themselves having to deal with the rollercoaster of menopause.
Women often describe loosing their identity, and feeling invisible. Relationships with loved ones and friends can become strained and breakdown; I have met many women who feel they can no longer cope and have resigned from their jobs.
For many women HRT can be really beneficial - and is recognised in NICE guidance as first line treatment for menopause symptoms - however, for women who are avoiding hormone treatment for whatever reason, there are alternatives. I find there is generally always something that can be done to improve quality of life.
Being a nurse, I have an approachable, down to earth manner. I’m a good listener too. I take pride in my job, and genuinely treat my clients as I would want a friend or relative to be treated.
“Kathie was so easy to talk to and I immediately felt supported. My own GP was very unhelpful and it was a huge relief to talk to an expert on the matter. I've started treatment and feel much much better. No sweats anymore improved sleep and feeling much more confident. Concentration much better and feeling a lot happier. Wish all women could get this great service and support. Highly recommended.”
GS, May 2020
