Embrace Your Unique Journey Through Menopause

Menopause is a time rich with possibility, an opportunity for self-discovery, personal growth, and the emergence of inner wisdom. As an Occupational Therapist supporting women experiencing perimenopause, menopause, or early menopause, I bring together practical, evidence-based strategies and compassionate coaching to help navigate this transition and make choices that honour your evolving identity and align with your values.

Transitioning into menopause can also feel overwhelming because of the changes in energy, thinking and emotions. Nurturing yourself while navigating the transformation of mind, body, and spirit is so essential. This journey is not only a physical transition but also one that benefits emotional, cognitive and practical support.

Menopause may occur naturally, through medical treatment, or following surgery. However it unfolds, this journey is deeply personal. Hormonal shifts during perimenopause, menopause, and beyond can influence your daily occupations, relationships, and sense of self. Together, we will work to understand these changes and support you in living fully and your best self.

I am listed on the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) Service Finder, a national directory connecting women with health professionals who provide menopause and occupational therapy support after breast cancer, surgery, or medical treatment.  This listing reflects my commitment to supporting women experiencing both natural and treatment-induced menopause with compassionate, evidence-based occupational therapy and menopause coaching to enhance daily function and wellbeing.

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Opportunities to Become Your Best Self

Our Values

I am passionate and have a deep commitment to empowering women during the significant life transition of perimenopause and beyond.

Our Goal

To help women understand the changes happening in their bodies, while also creating space for them to share their experiences, explore their emotions, and develop greater self-awareness.

Our Purpose

  • Provide practical support and evidence-based knowledge with compassion
  • Help you, a loved one or simply support your learning to better understand the changes occurring during menopause
  • Create a safe, respectful space for women to share their experiences, explore emotions, and build greater self-awareness
  • Increase your confidence, clarity, and a deeper sense of purpose
  • Offer a comprehensive mind-body-spirit approach to well-being
  • Facilitate self-reflection and empower you to mirror your values, habits, and purpose
  • Be inclusive and respectful of all individuals and communities
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What Makes My Approach Different?

My approach is grounded in over 25 years of experience as an Occupational Therapist, along with my own lived experience of the menopause transition. This blend of professional knowledge and personal understanding allows me to support women with empathy, respect, and practical guidance during this important life stage.

As a wife, a mother to two teenagers, a stepmum to young adults, a daughter, sister, and friend, I understand how menopause weaves itself into every part of life physically, emotionally, and socially. I also understand that midlife is undoubtedly a time of both challenge and opportunity. With children entering their teenage years, aging parents needing more care, and work demands or new opportunities arising, it’s understandable that this phase can feel overwhelming. At the same time, your body may be undergoing significant physical and emotional changes due to menopause.

Perimenopause and menopause is so much more than hot flushes. With over 46 recognised symptoms, the impact can be far-reaching:

  • Fatigue and brain fog

  • Mood swings and emotional reactivity

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Pelvic changes and thinning hair

  • Loss of confidence and motivation

These symptoms can disrupt your engagement and participation in meaningful daily activities including relationships, work, wellbeing, energy, and sense of identity.

What sets my work apart
Together, we gently and collaboratively explore where menopause is showing up in your life. This includes:

  • Identifying how symptoms are affecting your daily routines, roles, and meaningful activities

  • Understanding your values and what is most important to you; as well as what might be creating challenges

  • Supporting the development of habits that promote balance and connection to purpose

My approach is always:

  • Personalised – no one-size-fits-all solutions

  • Practical – focused on strategies that suit your real life

  • Respectful – grounded in compassion

This is your unique journey supported with warmth, respect, and care.

What We Offer

Appointments may also qualify for rebates through Medicare or Private Health insurance, offering you added support on your journey.

1 on 1 Sessions

Personalised guidance tailored to your unique menopause journey.

Can be face to face or online.

Workshops

Interactive education sessions to deepen understanding and build practical tools.

Group Sessions

Supportive spaces to connect, share experiences, and grow together.

How I Support You Through Menopause

Practical, personalised care for every stage of your menopause journey

Menopause is a significant rite of passage, a transition that all women experience in their own way. For many, this occurs gradually and naturally over time. For others, menopause may come earlier or be medically induced through surgery, cancer treatment, or other health conditions, making the transition more sudden and often more challenging and feel more intense.

However it unfolds, menopause can affect every aspect of daily life. For some, the changes are subtle. For others, it can feel like a disruption to everything familiar, such as memory & clarity of thinking, relationships, sleep, identity, and the ability to manage daily life. In occupational therapy, we call this occupational disruption when our usual roles, routines, and activities no longer feel accessible, balanced, or meaningful.

As both an Occupational Therapist and a menopause wellbeing practitioner, I bring a unique lens that blends evidence-based knowledge, therapeutic insight, and compassionate understanding. Together, we make sense of the changes, find gentle ways to adapt, and reconnect you with your values, well-being, and sense of self, whatever stage of menopause you are experiencing.

Menopause Warrior recognises the importance of your community in your journey, and offers the option to include family and friends, should you choose.

We understand that having the support of loved ones can enhance your experience, fostering understanding, empathy, and connection as you navigate this transition.

It is entirely your choice, and if you feel comfortable, we are here to help you involve those who matter most, empowering everyone to grow together through this transformative time.

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Six Pillars of Menopause Health

As an Occupational Therapist (AHPRA-registered) with advanced training in menopause, perimenopause, and women’s health, I provide evidence-based menopause support to help women restore energy, balance, and confidence in their daily lives.

My approach integrates the Six Pillars of Lifestyle Medicine, including healthy eating & meal preparation, physical activity & movement, restorative sleep, positive social connection, stress management & mental wellbeing, and avoidance of risky substances, to enhance quality of life.

Through a blend of occupational therapy and holistic menopause coaching, I help women manage menopause-related brain fog, mood changes, physical changes, fatigue, and self-care overwhelm, using practical, habit-based strategies that support resilience, purpose, and long-term well-being.

This mind-body approach honours the complexity of menopause and empowers women to feel their best through life transitions and hormonal change, supporting their wellbeing at home, at work, and in their relationships.

A holistic, lifestyle-based approach is recommended to support women’s health and quality of life during the menopausal transition.

References: Anekwe et al., 2025; Australasian Menopause Society, 2024; WHO, 2023; Australian College of Lifestyle Medicine, 2023.

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Session Options

Please note: Session length and pricing may vary slightly depending on program structure. Final details will be confirmed at booking or launch.

$180 per person

Individual Support (1:1)

Approx. 75 minutes

Personalised sessions focused on your unique goals and stage of menopause.

$80 per person

Group Workshops

Approx. 90 minutes (max 10 participants)

Interactive, supportive sessions combining education, self-care, and connection.

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Please call or email to arrange a time to discuss your specific requests, and I’ll be happy to assist you in scheduling the right session for your needs.

Kathryn Horley

Occupational Therapist
Certified Menopause Practitioner

ABN: 25760586271

menopausewarrior.ot@gmail
0413 166 564
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