Therapists trained in CBT, and support groups for women going through the perimenopause transition. Coverage varies by country and by what your insurance or healthcare system will pay for.
If you're outside these countries — or your local options don't fit
Online therapy works. For many women, a video session with a therapist who actually understands perimenopause is more valuable than an in-person session with someone who doesn't. Most platforms below offer international access; licensing rules vary, so check whether the therapist can work with clients in your country.
If you need someone who specifically works with menopause and grief — search for "perimenopause therapist online" or "menopause CBT online" on Psychology Today's international directories, or in your country's licensing body database.
Peer support communities
Sometimes what you need isn't a clinician — it's other women going through the same thing. The communities below are moderated, non-commercial, and aware of perimenopausal mental health.
⚠️ If you're in crisis
If you're in crisis — not "I'm overwhelmed," but "I don't want to be alive" — please call now. Don't wait for a directory.
988 — US
9-8-8 — Canada
116 123 — Samaritans (UK and Ireland)
13 11 14 — Lifeline (Australia)
0800 543 354 — Lifeline Aotearoa (New Zealand)
Twenty-four hours. Free. Anonymous.
All links verified June 2026. If a link is broken, search for the organization name directly. Updated annually.