Introducing Menopausal Madness for Beginners

We’re pleased to announce the launch of a new self-help book now available through HumanSense:

Menopausal Madness for Beginners – A straight-talking survival guide for the hormonal rollercoaster.

Menopause and perimenopause can be deeply unsettling experiences. Many women describe feeling emotionally unrecognisable, more anxious, more reactive, more exhausted — and quietly worried that something is “wrong” with them.

Often, nothing is wrong.
But that doesn’t mean it’s easy.

This book was written in response to what we see and hear every day in therapeutic work: women struggling silently, trying to make sense of intense emotional and psychological changes with very little clear, compassionate guidance.

Why this book exists

There is no shortage of information about menopause — but much of it is either overly medical, dismissive of emotional impact, or wrapped in unrealistic positivity.

Menopausal Madness for Beginners takes a different approach.

It offers:

• Clear explanations of the emotional and psychological effects of menopause

• Reassurance that strong reactions are common and understandable

• Practical grounding tools to support emotional regulation

• Reflective prompts to help women reconnect with themselves

• A permission slip to stop “coping quietly”

The tone is honest, supportive, and human — with moments of humour where it helps lighten the load.

How it connects with our counselling work

At HumanSense, we believe meaningful change begins with understanding, not self-blame.
This book reflects the same therapeutic values that underpin our counselling approach: compassion, realism, and respect for the nervous system under pressure.

Many people find the book helpful:

• As a first step when they’re not ready for therapy

• As support alongside counselling

• Or simply as reassurance that they’re not alone or failing

It’s not a replacement for therapy — and it’s not meant to be.
It’s a companion, a stabiliser, and a reminder that what you’re experiencing makes sense.

Available now

Menopausal Madness for Beginners is available internationally via Amazon:

• Paperback: [Amazon Paperback Link]

• Kindle Edition: [Amazon Kindle Link]

If you’re navigating menopause or perimenopause — or supporting someone who is — this book is here to offer clarity, steadiness, and a bit of breathing room.

And if you feel you need more support, we’re here too.