Dr. Helena Tucker

12/01/2024

PMDD Tools⛏️
Here's a simple mindset shift that helps to build more balance and consistency…
So, what’s your One Thing that you want to focus on and your 1%?
Let me know if this is your new daily focus and how it affects PMDD symptoms

12/01/2024

Could you help the PMDD & PME community by anonymously sharing your experience?

I’m a Doctor of clinical psychology and I'm doing research into PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) & PME (premenstrual exacerbation).

I've already spoken to 180+ people over the last 2 years in order to:

- increase awareness of the realities of living with PMDD & PME
- develop free training and resources for people with PMDD & PME and also for therapists and other practitioners

Would you be willing to help by sharing your experience?

I would be grateful to hear about your PMDD/PME journey.

All it involves is a 20 min zoom call with me.

Can you help? A link to book a call with me is in the comments.

Or, drop me a DM or send an email to helena@drhelenatucker.com
Thank you!!!

11/01/2024

Can you help improve PMDD Education for Health Professionals by signing this petition?

Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder or PMDD is cyclical, hormone-based condition with symptoms arising during the premenstrual, or luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.

It affects 5.5% of women/AFAB individuals of childbearing age. Some research suggest that this number is up to 8%.

It is not your regular PMS. PMDD symptoms can be extremely debilitating. PMDD can cause severe emotional, professional, and personal harm to those who have it. Those with PMDD are at increased risk for su***de and suicidal behaviour.

PMDD can feel like a "half-life".
PMDD can feel like "one week of hell and three weeks of cleaning up". IAPMD - International Association for PMDD & PME

PMDD remains under-recognized and poorly understood within the medical community. More awareness and education about PMDD is needed!

Can you help by signing this petition?

Immediately improve PMDD Education for Health Professionals.

11/12/2023

Could you help the PMDD & PME community by anonymously sharing your experience?

I’m a Doctor of clinical psychology and I'm doing research into PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) & PME (premenstrual exacerbation).

I've already spoken to 160+ people over the last 2 years in order to:
- increase awareness of the realities of living with PMDD & PME
- develop free training and resources for people with PMDD & PME and also for therapists and other practitioners

Would you be willing to help by sharing your experience?
I would be grateful to hear about your PMDD/PME journey.

All it involves is a 20 min zoom call with me.

Can you help? A link to book a call with me is in the comments.

Or, drop me a DM or send an email to helena@drhelenatucker.com

Thank you!!!

28/11/2023

Our team and community
@ The PMDD & PME Empowerment Programme
is supporting the - International Association for PMDD & PME in the wonderful work they’re doing.

We’re proud and humbled to say that as a group of almost 30 people with PMDD and PME from around the world joined our multidisciplinary online programme in the last 3 months, we were able to make a donation of $450 to the IAPMD.

It is Giving Tuesday today. Can you help?

You may have seen that IAPMD is returning for a second year with the Skip Your Coffee campaign. The idea is to donate what you would usually spend on a cup of coffee, or if you're able, cups!

As a nonprofit organization, donations are how IAPMD funds the great services they provide to those who are living with premenstrual disorders.

Of course, not everyone drinks coffee, or buys themselves a store-bought cup. And of course, not everybody can afford to make a donation.

The IAPMD wants you to know that they value each and every donation big or small, and that they also value YOU!

Use the link in the comment to donate if you wish. Thank you!

28/11/2023

Our team and community
@ The PMDD & PME Empowerment Programme
is supporting the IAPMD - International Association for PMDD & PME in the wonderful work they’re doing.

We’re proud and humbled to say that as a group of almost 30 people with PMDD and PME from around the world joined our multidisciplinary online programme in the last 3 months, we were able to make a donation of $450 to the IAPMD.

It is Giving Tuesday today. Can you help?

You may have seen that IAPMD is returning for a second year with the Skip Your Coffee campaign. The idea is to donate what you would usually spend on a cup of coffee, or if you're able, cups!

As a nonprofit organization, donations are how IAPMD funds the great services they provide to those who are living with premenstrual disorders.

Of course, not everyone drinks coffee, or buys themselves a store-bought cup. And of course, not everybody can afford to make a donation.

The IAPMD wants you to know that they value each and every donation big or small, and that they also value YOU!

Use the link in the comment to donate if you wish. Thank you!

16/11/2023

If you had One Sentence to describe PMDD or PME...
What would you say?
For an article in a large magazine.

I’m a Dr in clinical psychology (with my own experience of PMDD) and I’ve been developing an international online service for people with PMDD and PME, where all the professional we need are in one place…

Thank you to and this wonderful community for your support in making this huge venture happen!! More than 150 people here contributed to the research and development! THANK YOU!

Also, thanks to the wonderful clinicians and professionals we have on board

Based on this, I’ve been asked to write an article for the Stylist, which has over 2.5 million readership and 3.5 million reach online about mental health and the menstrual cycle.

Can you help with this question:

If you could describe PMDD or PME (please specify which one is your experience) in one sentence, what would that be?

Grateful for your thoughts! Let’s raise awareness, hope and access to the right care and support.

Struggling with PMDD or PME and want help? Book a call with me to see if our multidisciplinary programme is the right fit for you.

White SUPPORT in the comment or email me @ helena@drhelenatucker.com

03/11/2023

Could you help the PMDD community by anonymously sharing your experience? I’m a Doctor of clinical psychology and I'm doing research into PMDD.

I've already spoken to 150+ people over the last 2 years in order to:
- increase awareness of the realities of living with PMDD
- develop free training and resources for people with PMDD and also for therapists and other practitioners

Would you be willing to help by sharing your experience?
I would be grateful to hear about your PMDD journey.

All it involves is a 30 min zoom call with me.

Can you help? A link to book a call with me is in the comments.

Or, drop me a DM or send an email to helena@drhelenatucker.com
Thank you!!!

07/08/2023

Struggling with PMDD? Are you tired and frustrated with the emotional turmoil and wishing for more balance and consistency?

If this is you, you're in the right place!

The PMDD struggle is real but it doesn’t have to be your reality.

Check out this episode as we talk about our one of a kind holistic model of multidisciplinary support and care for PMDD and PME.

We want to equip you with the right information so that you can make an informed choice about management and treatment. We work with people who manage their PMDD naturally or decide to choose from the variety of treatments available.

Link in the comments.

Thanks to Adriana for this great introduction:

Join me as we sit down with Dr. Helena Tucker, a renowned Clinical Psychologist and Specialist in Premenstrual Disorders (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME). With over 17 years of experience in the National Health Service in the UK, private sector, and independent practice, Helena has worked extensively with her clients addressing emotional and mental health problems. Helena specializes in menstrual cycle-related difficulties and disorders, including PMDD, and uses menstrual cycle awareness for psychological well-being and personal growth.

Notably, Helena has developed an online therapeutic program, aimed at supporting people with PMDD and PME to get off the emotional rollercoaster and reclaim stability, consistency and confidence. The PMD Empowerment Programme has been developed with the support of the International Association for Premenstrual Disorders (IAPMD), in consultation with a multidisciplinary team of professionals including Clinical Psychologists, a GP Specialist in PMD, a Nutritionist and Naturopath PMDD Specialist, and 150+ people with PMD.

Join us in exploring the fascinating world of PMDD and gaining valuable insights from Helena's extensive clinical experience and expertise in the field.

02/07/2023

Could you help the PMDD community by anonymously sharing your experience?
I’m a Doctor of clinical psychology and I'm doing research into PMDD. I've already spoken to 140+ people over the last 18+ months in order to:
- increase awareness of the realities of living with PMDD
- develop free training and resources for people with PMDD and also for therapists and other practitioners

Would you be willing to help by sharing your experience?

I would be grateful to hear about your PMDD journey. All it involves is a 30 min call with me.

Can you help? A link to book a call with me is in the comments.

Or, drop me a DM or send an email to helena@drhelenatucker.com

Thank you!!!

12/05/2023

Could you help the PMDD community by anonymously sharing your experience?

I’m a Doctor of clinical psychology and I'm doing research into PMDD. I've already spoken to 130+ people over the last 18+ months in order to:
- increase awareness of the realities of living with PMDD
- develop free training and resources for people with PMDD and also for therapists and other practitioner

Would you be willing to help by sharing your experience?

I would be grateful to hear about your PMDD journey. All it involves is a 30 min zoom call with me.

Can you help? A link to book a call with me is in the comments.

Or, drop me a DM or send an email to helena@drhelenatucker.com

Thank you!!!

12/05/2023

You have 2 more days to catch up on any recordings from the wonderful PMDD HOLISTIC HEALING IMMERSION event that was happening last week.

Struggling with PMDD and the impact it has on your life?
Maybe this is something that you might just need this weekend?

All the sessions are available until the end of Sunday. What's the learning and transformation it can bring you in the next 2 days?

This is a no fee, voluntary donation event. Link is in the comments.

Thank you to the wonderful Heidi Paulette Hogarth for organising it. What an incredible community full of passionate professionals and practitioners. I've learnt so much and loved all the connection, understanding and support.

01/05/2023

🔴 It has started!!! The 5-day online PMDD HOLISTIC HEALING IMMERSION is on. This is a no fee, voluntary donation event.

Don't miss out on the many amazing sessions happening as we speak.

Join our expert panel and guest speakers to feel seen, heard and educated on everything PMDD, and explore your options when it comes to managing your symptoms holistically.

We are gathering together May 1 – 5, in this 5-day online Holistic Healing Immersion for PMDD Warriors, empowering those who live with PMDD to heal body & mind & reclaim their autonomy over their health. Link in the comments.

This is a fundraising event for &

See you in there!

30/04/2023

April is Do you suffer from Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME)?

This is when you experience a significant worsening of your mental health difficulties (for example anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis, addictions etc.) in the luteal phase of your cycle/ before your period.

Could this be you? Let's connect.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Specialist in Premenstrual Conditions. I'm on a mission to help people with PMDD and PME build balance, stability and confidence.
Don't suffer alone. There is a whole community to help and support you.

Thanks to for the great work they are doing!!

29/04/2023

April is Do you suffer from Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME)?

This is when you experience a significant worsening of your mental health difficulties (for example anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis, addictions etc.) in the luteal phase of your cycle/ before your period.

Do you suffer from PME? Let's connect.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Specialist in Premenstrual Conditions. I'm on a mission to help people with PMDD and PME build balance, stability and confidence.
Don't suffer alone. There is a whole community to help and support you.

Thanks to for the great work they are doing!!

28/04/2023

April is Do you suffer from Premenstrual Exacerbation (PME)?

This is when you experience a significant worsening of your mental health difficulties (for example anxiety, depression, OCD, psychosis, addictions etc.) in the luteal phase of your cycle/ before your period.

PME is not an official diagnosis. Yet!

Do you suffer from PME? Let's connect.

I'm a Clinical Psychologist and Specialist in Premenstrual Conditions. I'm on a mission to help people with PMDD and PME build balance, stability and confidence.
Don't suffer alone. There is a whole community to help and support you.

Thanks to for the great work they are doing!!