Elaine Crocker

I have over 20 years' experience of working with people with mental health difficulties. I have a degree in mental health nursing, and I am registered with the NMC (nursing and midwifery council). During my NHS career I have mainly worked in acute services, in the last 5 years I have specialised in perinatal mental health care. I have a Diploma in Cognitive behavioural therapies and I have completed all levels of training for EMDR. I have a special interest in working with women, as stated in my NHS role I have been working with women in pregnancy, but more recently I have started working with women who are experiencing peri-menopause and menopausal symptoms, in this work I have noted that CBT can help women to manage the difficult symptoms they are experiencing such as sleep disturbances and hot flushes as well as identifying and challenging negative thoughts that can impact feelings of stress and anxiety.