Meet Agnes
Counsellor, Author and Wellness Advocate
I’m a qualified counsellor (ACA member) with a Master’s degree in Sociology and a strong interest in emotional health and personal growth. I offer email and text-based counselling to support people through anxiety, depression, panic attacks, social anxiety, grief, and life transitions.
One of my main areas of focus is helping women through midlife changes, especially perimenopause and menopause. This is something I’ve experienced firsthand, and I know how confusing it can be when it doesn’t start with the typical symptoms people talk about.
For me, it began with rising anxiety and sleep problems. I didn’t connect these symptoms to perimenopause at the time. Like many women, I blamed stress, work, and everything else going on, including raising a teenager. The more common symptoms, like night sweats and hot flushes, came much later. If I had known what was really happening in my body, I could’ve saved myself years of struggling.
That’s why I wrote Don’t Pause for Menopause: A Personal and Practical Guide to Thriving Through Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond. The book brings together my lived experience and professional knowledge to offer support, clarity, and real tools for women navigating this time in their lives.
My approach is person-centred — I believe that each person is unique and deserves support that’s tailored to who they are, not just what they’re going through. I use a combination of evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and mindfulness-based approaches, depending on what suits the person best.
I also like to get a sense of someone’s learning style — whether they’re more visual, reflective, or verbal — so I can offer strategies that actually feel useful and natural to them. For example, if someone is a visual learner, I might suggest ways they can work with imagery or visual prompts to support their emotional process.
My work blends science with compassion and intuition with evidence. I believe strongly in the mind–body connection, especially during major transitions like perimenopause and menopause. I’m also currently studying nutrition at university, and I see how important it is to support the whole person, not just emotionally, but physically and mentally too.
What drew me to counselling and sociology in the first place was a deep need to understand the emotional layers of human experience. I’ve gone through my healing journey — one that involved working through difficult early experiences and slowly rebuilding a sense of safety, clarity, and self-trust. I don’t go into all of that here, but it helps me connect with the people I work with in an honest and grounded way.
If you’re feeling lost, overwhelmed, or like something has shifted and you can’t quite explain it, you’re not alone. I’m here to support you in a practical, compassionate, and down-to-earth way.
Currently, I offer counselling via email and text. You’re also welcome to explore my book, Don’t Pause for Menopause, or contact me directly — my email address is listed at the bottom of this website.
Don't Pause for Menopause
Don’t Pause for Menopause: A Personal and Practical Guide to Thriving Through Perimenopause, Menopause and Beyond is a digital book written for women who want clarity, reassurance, and real support during one of life’s most misunderstood transitions.
Based on my journey through perimenopause and years of experience as a qualified counsellor, this guide blends personal stories with practical advice to help you make sense of what’s happening in your body and mind. It covers topics like anxiety, sleep changes, emotional shifts, identity loss, and the surprising early signs of hormonal changes that are often missed or misdiagnosed.
Whether you’re just starting to notice symptoms or already deep in the process, this book is here to remind you: you’re not alone, you’re not broken, and you can thrive through this stage of life.
Your purchase also includes a free guided meditation, Calm Within Change, to help you reconnect with your breath, your body, and your inner calm.
This is a digital product, available for instant download after purchase.
Thank you for being here. I hope this guide meets you where you are.
Personalised Support Services
After you purchase your session, I’ll send a brief welcome message and a gentle intake questionnaire to help me understand your current situation, communication style, and how you prefer to receive support. This step allows me to tailor the session to you before we begin. Once I receive your responses, we’ll move into your personalised counselling session.
New Client Trial
A gentle introduction to written counselling. You’ll receive two thoughtful replies from me: the first after you share your situation, and a second after any follow-up questions you may have. Ideal if you’re curious about this format or want to determine if it's a good fit for you.
Weekly Support Plan
Designed for ongoing care. You’ll receive three personalised written responses across the week, based on your needs and pace. This allows for deeper, ongoing support.
All replies are written personally by me, with care, clarity, and compassion.
Includes a free intake and confidentiality form – a short questionnaire that helps me understand your background, preferences, and needs, so I can provide support that’s tailored to you.
Menopause & Perimenopause Support Plan Bundle
A monthly package designed for deeper, holistic support through midlife transitions. You’ll receive 8 personalised email or text support sessions across the month, tailored to your individual pace and needs. This bundle also includes my eBook Don’t Pause for Menopause (PDF), a 9-minute calming guided meditation, and a free intake and confidentiality form to personalise your care.