Meno-pause
Take a menopause & breathe
Are you navigating the physical, emotional and mental side of menopause? You deserve calm, compassionate and practical support to help you through it. I'm Lucy — a former Advanced Skills Teacher and breast cancer survivor who's lived through menopause twice, now your qualified and certified Menopause Coach. BMI affiliate.
We've got this.
Whatever stage you're at, I'm here to help — with 1:1 coaching, retreats, or practical support for your business. Let's help you face and embrace this next stage of your life.
I can support you through menopause with coaching
Did you know that 1 in 10 women leave their jobs because of menopause? Or that menopause is cited as a cause in 73% of midlife divorces?
With the amount of change going on in your body through menopause, isn't it time you gave yourself the same attention we give to puberty and pregnancy? You owe it to yourself.
I will work with you through a powerful coaching plan developed by world renowned menopause coach Lauren Chiren of Women of a Certain Stage, that can transform your experience of menopause.
If brain fog has you losing words mid-sentence or forgetting why you walked into a room, you're not losing your mind — it's a recognised part of menopause, and there are practical techniques to work with it. Together, we'll also build your confidence back up and bring your anxiety down, so you feel like yourself again.
And support doesn't stop when the sessions end — you'll get follow-up check-ins to help what you've learned actually stick.
Email me on takeamenopauseandbreathe@gmail.com for more information and to make a plan.
Book a Menopause Clarity Call
Small changes
make a huge
difference
Six things you can do today to regain control
Coaching isn't just about how you feel — it's about practical tools that make a measurable difference to your symptoms.
Notice your patterns
Keep a simple note of sleep, mood and energy for two weeks. Patterns show you what actually helps, rather than guessing.
Drink more than you think you need
Menopause blunts your sense of thirst. Even mild dehydration can make brain fog and hot flushes worse — so drink on a schedule, not just when you feel thirsty.
Anchor your morning and evening
A short, calm routine at either end of the day steadies your nervous system and improves sleep quality over time.
Build strength and flexibility
Regular movement supports mood and energy now, and protects your bones and heart for the long term.
Protect your energy
Saying no where you can isn't indulgent — it's one of the most effective, practical tools you have for managing symptoms.
Ask for the right help
At home and at work. A clear conversation about what you need is often the single biggest change you can make.
women leave the workplace due to menopause symptoms
of midlife divorces list menopause as a contributing factor
the year Menopause Action Plans become mandatory for large employers
About me
BA, PGCE, MEd, Menopause Coach Diploma
Welcome! I'm Lucy, your Menopause Coach. I create space for you to think about this next stage of your life — how you want to live it, and what you want from it. To thrive, not just survive.
Menopause is inevitable, how you experience it isn't. I'll support you with personalised coaching, intensive retreats, and practical workplace support.
Contact me on takeamenopauseandbreathe@gmail.com to book a call.
Get in touch
What clients say
Real feedback from the women and businesses I've worked with — added here as it comes in.
Lucy creates a space where you feel completely safe to be honest. She listens in a way that's incredibly rare — not just to the words you're saying, but to what's underneath them. She has a remarkable ability to make you feel truly seen and understood. I always leave a coaching conversation feeling clearer, more empowered and more confident in myself.
— Carly, Coaching Client
It's the first time I've felt heard.
— Attendee, menopause talk
Lucy has a natural ability to put her audience at ease with her humour and interactive approach. She was both engaging and informative, providing crucial information to the audience who left feeling empowered and inspired. One attendee said she now understood the symptoms she was experiencing and why, while another said she felt "armed with information" to help manage her own.
— Anju Newcombe, Partner, Solicitors' Firm
The Devon Retreat — find yourself in nature.
Small hinges swing big doors.
Set deep in the Devon countryside, this retreat is about reconnecting with yourself through nature — woodland walks, log fires, wild mornings and quiet space to think, away from screens and everyday noise.
Give yourself the time and space that you need to think about where you've been, where you are, and where you want to be — with other women experiencing the same stage of life. You are not alone.
On the Devon retreat site you have the option of a croft style cottage, a luxury shepherd's hut, a log cabin or a gypsy caravan. You are welcome to bring a campervan. If the onsite accommodation is all booked you can join us as a dayboarder and we will send you a list of local places to stay.
- Deep relaxation
- Nurturing food
- A supporting community
- Time to reflect
- Goal setting that suits your own situation
What happens on the retreat doesn't stay on the retreat!
You'll be introduced to tried and tested techniques for reducing menopause symptoms that you can apply to your daily life:
- Nutrition that supports your body through the changes
- Techniques that help you cope with and reduce symptoms
- Movement that helps with strength and flexibility
- The opportunity to consider this next phase of life
- A group that "gets it" and a safe space to talk
- A bit of luxury, being looked after, and you time
The Devon Retreat
More dates coming soon. Email me at takeamenopauseandbreathe@gmail.com for news.
You'll leave with
- Strategies to address your symptoms
- Goals for the next stage of your life
- Tools for combating brain fog, fatigue and low mood
- Techniques to grow your confidence and decrease anxiety
- Follow-up support — a call after the retreat to check in on your progress
- A booklet of delicious recipes designed to reduce inflammation
- A clear vision of what you want, deep rest and relaxation
Where you'll stay
The Devon retreat site
The Beehive
One bedroom with a double bed and a single bed, plus a wet room, kitchen and living area with a log burner. Light and airy, with your own garden and hot tub — book this if you're coming with a friend and want to share the experience together.
Daisy
You'll have a double bed, kitchen, living area and wet room, with your own log burner and hot tub. Set amongst the trees — choose this if you want your retreat to feel like a walk into nature.
Clover
You'll get a shepherd's hut with a difference, styled on a Landrover Defender — rugged on the outside, properly comfortable within. Ensuite, log burner and hot tub included. Choose this if you want cosy and secluded.
Willow
You'll stay in a bowtop wagon that's travelled the roads and now rests in the woodland, with shower, loo and kitchen facilities close by. Choose this if you want something romantic, whimsical, and a little different.
Joining as a day visitor?
If you'd like to join a retreat as a dayboarder rather than staying overnight, you can book your place below, or email me on takeamenopauseandbreathe@gmail.com for availability.
The Croatian Retreat
Being nurtured, in luxury. Think sun-warmed days, beautiful surroundings and every detail taken care of, so all you have to do is receive it.
Join us 6–9 April 2027 — register your interest now to secure your place before booking opens to everyone.
Register Your Interest
Does your business need a Menopause Action Plan? I can help
Are you unclear about what you currently offer employees experiencing menopause? Could you do with some strategies to develop your offering and meet the new guidelines and legislation?
From April 2027, businesses with 250+ employees are required to have a Menopause Action Plan. If you're an employer with under 250 employees, why not get ahead of the game?
It's not just about compliance. Retaining your experienced employees and decreasing sick leave makes good business sense. I can work with you on this.
- I can work with you to audit your current provision
- I can help you write your Action Plan
- I can set up supportive partnerships in your organisation
- I can train your managers to support staff with menopause symptoms
- I can suggest adjustments that can be made to your working environment
- I'll provide ongoing follow-up support to help your Action Plan stick, not just sit in a drawer
But most importantly, I can help you to retain your employees.
Contact
Ready to talk? Get in touch at takeamenopauseandbreathe@gmail.com, book straight into my diary, or find me online.
- Email: takeamenopauseandbreathe@gmail.com
- LinkedIn: Lucy Telfer
- Instagram: @takeamenopauseandbreathe
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