Helpful, open discussions with a fertility counsellor to support you on your journey.
Counselling is not just about the IVF journey but includes matters such as family dynamics, effect on your relationship, mental health issues and pressures of work.
Julie Wray, Counsellor
Beginning your fertility journey and discovering things you never knew about your body can be an overwhelming experience without support.
For anyone wishing to discover more about the benefits of counselling and meet a fertility counsellor, offer a free 20-minute introduction session.
Speaking to a counsellor can help you identify and explore emotions in a safe environment. You may find feelings about your fertility difficult to express, and our counsellors can support you in developing coping strategies and understanding the impacts on your reproductive health.
All our fertility counsellors are trained professionals with a wealth of knowledge and experience, working in accordance with the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy’s Ethical Framework, to offer you the opportunity to talk through your thoughts and concerns.
There is no obligation to continue after your introductory session, and we will not collect any payment details. It’s just to help you understand the process, take a potential first step towards counselling, and potentially help you find a fertility counsellor that you feel you will form a positive relationship with.
Book your first session right now and find out how we can help you move forward.
Sitting down with a fertility counsellor is a safe space for you to talk openly about your fertility.
In your free introductory session, you may want to ask questions about:
Counselling offers a supportive, non-judgmental space to process those feelings, explore coping strategies and gain emotional support.
Miriam Christie, Counsellor
1) You will receive a welcome email from Access Counselling, which will contain a link to create your account.
2) When you log in to your account, go to the “Packages & Memberships” section and you will see the number of sessions you are entitled to.
3) You can book an fertility support counselling session with any of our counsellors. You will be asked to put a card on file, but it will not be charged.
4) Complete the intake form and then you will be sent a video link.
5) You can share the link with whomever you want to have the session with (e.g your partner).
6) Attend your fertility support counselling session, which will run for 50 minutes.
7) At the end of this session you can book further sessions with the counsellor if you wish.
Book your first session right now and find out how we can help you move forward.
This is an opportunity to meet with a counsellor so they can explain how their sessions work to see if they are the right fit for you.
There is no right or wrong answer to this question. Counselling enables people to express, process and reconcile with difficult feelings and emotions.
Studies suggest that being able to talk about your experiences will ensure you are in a better emotional state and reduce stress which may improve the likeliness of IVF success. Stress can affect your mood, relationships, and quality of life – counselling can help you manage stress and support you through your fertility journey.
Counselling with Access Counselling is primarily designed to support you through the ups and downs of your fertility journey. However, you can use your counselling session to discuss any issues that are affecting you, whether they are related to your fertility or not. We offer support counselling at any stage of your treatment journey.
The counsellor keeps brief and confidential notes of each session. They are stored securely on our system. The counsellor does not share the details of your sessions with anyone, unless you have implications counselling or there is a risk of harm.
