About Karen - Menopause Masters® Academy - Evidence-Based CBT for Brain Fog & Confidence

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Karen Vernon

BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist (CBT) | Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)

I help professionals experiencing anxiety, stress and menopause-related cognitive changes regain clarity, confidence and emotional resilience through evidence-based Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Every programme is grounded in clinical practice, neuroscience and compassionate, practical support designed for real-world results.

BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist
Registered Mental Health Nurse (NMC)
Specialist in workplace anxiety & menopause
Evidence-based CBT programmes

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Evidence-based CBT

Clinical NHS & Private Practice Mental Health Experience

“I believe women deserve more than being told to simply cope with menopause. They deserve to understand what is happening, why it is happening, and how evidence-based psychological strategies can help them regain confidence, clarity and control.”

Karen Vernon

Why I Created Menopause Masters®

Many women tell me they no longer feel like themselves.
They describe struggling with brain fog, anxiety, reduced confidence and overwhelming self-doubt—often while continuing to manage demanding careers, families and responsibilities.

As a BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse, I knew there had to be a better way.

I created Menopause Masters® to bridge the gap between menopause education and evidence-based psychological support, helping women understand not only what they are experiencing, but why it happens and, most importantly, what they can do about it.

My Approach

Evidence-Based

Every strategy is grounded in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), one of the most researched psychological approaches available.

Compassionate

Support that recognises every woman’s experience is unique.

Practical

Clear strategies designed to be used in everyday life—not just understood in theory.

Professional Qualifications

BABCP Accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist
Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN)
BSc (Hons)
Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, Psychosis & Bipolar (PG Dip CBTp-bd)
Founder of Menopause Masters®

Areas of Expertise

Menopause Brain Fog

Anxiety & Emotional Wellbeing

Workplace Confidence

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

My Promise

I believe women deserve more than reassurance that menopause is “just something to get through.”
My commitment is to provide practical, evidence-based support that helps you understand your mind, rebuild your confidence and move forward with greater clarity.
Every resource I create has one purpose:
To help you feel like yourself again.

Frequently Asked Questions

I specialised in menopause because I kept seeing professional women who were not simply struggling with “symptoms” — they were questioning their confidence, competence and identity.
Many described brain fog, anxiety, poor sleep, emotional overwhelm and a sense that they no longer felt like themselves. Yet the psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause is often overlooked or treated as something women just have to push through.
As a BABCP Accredited CBT Therapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse, I wanted to create evidence-based support that helps women understand what is happening, why it is happening, and what they can do to regain clarity, confidence and control.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychological therapy recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). It helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, behaviours and physical symptoms interact.
Within Menopause Masters®, CBT is adapted specifically for the psychological impact of perimenopause and menopause, helping you regain confidence, reduce anxiety, improve focus and develop practical skills that create lasting change.

Yes. Alongside the Menopause Masters® Academy, I offer private one-to-one Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for women who would benefit from personalised support.
Therapy sessions are tailored to your individual needs and are ideal if you’re experiencing significant anxiety, loss of confidence, workplace difficulties or other emotional challenges associated with menopause.
You can book an initial consultation to discuss the most appropriate option for you.

Yes. The Menopause Masters® Academy is delivered entirely online, allowing you to learn at your own pace from anywhere in the world with an internet connection.
Please note that individual therapy services may only be available where professional registration and regulations permit.

Counselling provides a supportive space to explore your experiences and emotions.
CBT is a structured, goal-focused and evidence-based therapy that teaches practical strategies to change unhelpful thinking patterns, reduce anxiety and improve emotional wellbeing.
The Menopause Masters® Academy combines specialist menopause knowledge with clinically informed CBT techniques, giving you practical tools that you can continue using long after completing the programme.

Many women join because they’re experiencing brain fog, poor concentration, forgetfulness and a loss of confidence at work.
The Academy explains why hormonal changes can affect thinking and provides practical CBT-based strategies to help improve focus, manage anxiety and rebuild confidence. Individual experiences vary, but many women report feeling more in control and better able to cope with day-to-day challenges.

Yes. The Menopause Masters® Academy complements medical care rather than replacing it.
Whether you’re taking HRT, unable to take HRT, or exploring other treatment options, the Academy focuses on the psychological skills, behavioural strategies and evidence-based CBT techniques that can support your overall wellbeing alongside any medical treatment recommended by your healthcare professional.