ABOUT US
Our Mission
MINDPAUSE is a bold movement transforming the way women experience and manage their mental health during the menopause.
This stage of life isn’t just biological, it’s deeply personal and it deserves far more attention than it is given.
You are not alone—nor should you face menopause unsupported.
Over 1 billion women globally are navigating perimenopause or menopause—and yet, mental health support tailored to this life stage remains scarce.
MindPause is here to change that.
Designed for women navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of perimenopause and menopause. Providing specialist therapies and a supportive community.
Why MindPause?
Mental Health First: Our focus is psychological wellbeing—not just hormones.
Personalised Pathways: Tailored support that evolves with your needs.
Trusted & Inclusive: Built by women, for women—free from stigma, full of empathy.
Digital: Access care from anywhere via our tech-enabled platform.
Who We Are
Meet Our Founder: Sarah Barton-Wales
At the heart of MINDPAUSE is a woman who knows what it means to lead with purpose, advocate with passion, and care deeply for the wellbeing of others.
Sarah Barton-Wales is an experienced leader in education, a mother of three, a mental health advocate—and the visionary founder behind MindPause.
With a distinguished career in public education, Sarah’s mission has always been clear: to make access to support, whether in music education or mental health, truly equitable.
Witnessing many great women in her life experience the emotional and psychological upheaval of perimenopause with little preparation, little support, and a lot of questions. Combined with her background in community building and lifelong learning—that sparked the creation of MINDPAUSE.
“I realised it was making previously confident and strong women, feel invisible and silent”
Sarah brings to MINDPAUSE not only her leadership expertise and research-driven mindset (she holds an MA in Leadership in Education), but also her deep commitment to community. She previously founded Normalitea, a parent support group focused on shared stories and solidarity—values that are woven into the very fabric of MINDPAUSE.
Through this platform, Sarah is building more than a business. She’s building a movement—one that gives women the tools, the space, and the support to care for their mental health with compassion and confidence during menopause.
“MINDPAUSE exists because no woman should have to navigate this alone.”
Want to hear more from Sarah?
Follow MINDPAUSE on Instagram @MindpauseUK or fill in our Contact Us form
Meet the Experts
MindPause works with a team of expert therapists trained to support and guide you. Meet them here!
Sarah Milligan, Therapist
As a Women's Creative Psychotherapist with a background in mental health, the NHS, and therapy, I help women navigate menopause, anxiety, trauma, grief, and life transitions. Blending psychotherapy with creative expression, I offer a compassionate, holistic approach that empowers women to reconnect with themselves, heal emotionally, and thrive with confidence.
Maria Eve, Therapist
I believe therapy should feel human, collaborative and compassionate. I support women through the emotional challenges of menopause, offering a space to make sense of change, reconnect with themselves and move forward with greater confidence, clarity and self-trust.
Fiona Harris, Therapist
Fiona is a warm, compassionate therapist, qualified to MSc level in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy. Her specialist research focused on menopause, informing her empathetic approach. Integrating Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, and Attachment Theory, Fiona tailors every session to each client’s unique experiences, helping them navigate menopause with confidence, understanding, and support.
Jade Lambeth, Therapist
Hi, I’m Jade. I offer a warm, down-to-earth space to breathe, untangle your thoughts and reconnect with yourself. There’s no pressure to have things figured out or say the ‘right thing’. I believe you are the expert on your own life - I’m here to support you at your own pace.