Meet Menopause Coach Catherine Folan
Conversation | Education | Connection
I’m Catherine Folan, a CPD-accredited menopause coach and an affiliate member of the British Menopause Society.
I combine my professional background with a deep, heart-led understanding of what this time of life actually feels like.
Women come to me for support in understanding what is happening for them and how they can improve their experience. Organisations turn to me to improve their support of women in their workplace and ensure they meet UK legislative requirements.
My approach is kind, empathetic and effective. If you need help in navigating menopause, get in touch to discuss how we can work together.
Menopause Symptoms
Are you having a bad day - or is it something more? As a menopause coach I can help.
Menopause can present in a wealth of ways. Here’s some of the most common signals:
Low mood
Changing metabolism
Sleeplessness
Brain-fog and memory loss
Exhaustion
Aching joints
Hot flushes
Anxiety
Mood Swings
Low libido
Any of these symptoms could be due to hormone change. I work with women to explain what is happening and support them in taking action to feel better. Contact me for a chat.
About Me - Why I formed Pause With Purpose
For twenty-five years, I worked in the fast-paced world of communications across London, helping businesses and teams find their voice. My career was built on navigating change and leading through pressure, and as an employee engagement expert, it was built on understanding people.
When I reached my own menopause transition, I noticed a significant gap in the support available to us. Like so many women, I found myself caught between two extremes: an overwhelming sea of conflicting internet advice or a rushed, ten-minute appointment with a doctor. Neither offered the space, the time or the specialised guidance needed to manage such a major life change.
I founded Pause || With Purpose to be that middle ground, and am now a menopause coach and consultant.
How I Work
I believe that menopause shouldn’t be a hurdle to clear or something to simply ‘get through’. It is an opportunity to pause and to recalibrate. As a menopause coach and consultant I help others understand this life phase and provide tested tools and techniques.
For Women
I provide calm, dedicated spaces to focus on the change you are going through. This can be together one-to-one or as a group experience. Together, we move past the confusion, discuss your unique circumstances and build practical, personal roadmaps so you can feel like yourself again; confident, clear-headed and ready for what’s next.
For Workplaces
I use my decades of change communication experience to support menopause in the workplace, raising awareness and increasing understanding. I partner you to assess your current situation and agree what ‘great’ looks like for your organisation. I provide individual and group coaching for women and produce educational webinars, training and communication campaigns.
What People Are Saying
“Throughout this journey, what I appreciated most was your calmness, empathy, and friendliness. Your ability to create a safe space, combined with a real understanding of the complexity of making such a significant personal change, made all the difference. It felt supportive and human.”
— RC, London
“Working with Catherine was a turning point for me. It was deeply empowering to take back the control I thought I’d lost during this transition. Catherine navigated the process with the perfect blend of empathy and evidence-based expertise. I gained a deeper understanding of myself and the tools to make lifelong changes.”
— KM, London
“It has been great to work with Catherine to revitalise and strengthen our menopause awareness and education in the workplace. Her strong communication skills have meant our employees connected and embraced our messaging, the result being a workforce that is more open, comfortable and upskilled to support colleagues experiencing menopause.”