Implications Counselling is for those wanting to explore donor conception and have an open discussion about your journey. The goal is to offer a non-judgemental space where you can improve your awareness, understanding and knowledge whilst reducing any concerns. This is often a mandatory requirement by the clinic before treatment begins.
During the session, we will encourage you to explore your feelings about involuntary childlessness and your journey so far, as well as the legal implications of using a donor.
Julie Wray , Counsellor
Donor conception refers to the use of donated sperm, eggs, or embryos to conceive a child. While it’s a life-changing journey and positive experience, it can feel very different to what you might have imagined.
In the UK, the rights of the donor, intended parents, and the child can be complicated depending on the type of donation used. Implications counselling can help you understand the legal, social, and ethical aspects of donor conception.
The donor conception process can also take time, considering the research involved before looking for a clinic, deciding whether it’s the best route for you, and then donor selection.
Implications counselling can ensure you understand each step of the process, and are fully prepared.
Book your first session right now and find out how we can help you move forward.
Learning more about your fertility and what your donor conception journey may look like, can lead to unexpected anxiety.
At an implications counselling session, you may want to talk through:
Implications counselling ensures informed decision-making and can help you to prepare for future conversations with children.
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 implications 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 implications 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.
It is recommended, and sometimes compulsory (depending on your clinic) for using donor sperm, egg or gametes in the UK. It prepares you for the emotional challenges involved with using a donor.
People who use known and unknown donors are required to have implications counselling and may require a letter or completed form before treatment.
No, counselling is a separate and supportive service that can help you cope with the stress and emotions of fertility treatment. It will not affect your treatment plan or outcomes.
It helps people to arrive a well informed decisions and to be well prepared for what lies ahead, whatever their decision. It may differ from other types of counselling that they have either accessed or have knowledge of. The sessions are tailored to meet your needs.
Yes, we can provide a letter or completed form for your clinic after your consultation if you have attended implications counselling.
