Fertility Counselling

[Millbanks]

Hi lovelies,

Can anyone recommend a fertility specific Councillor? I would really like to talk it all through with someone before it takes over my life. Our clinic offers counselling but I'd actually rather speak to someone not related to them.

Have any of you spoken to someone about your fertility journey and has it helped?

xxx

[BetsyBo]

Hey I’ve done something similar and sought private therapy from a psychologist. It wasn’t fertility related but really helpful nonetheless xxx

[Millbanks in reply to BetsyBo]

That’s really good to hear. How did you find them? Xx

[BetsyBo in reply to Millbanks]

I did a lot of googling. Didn’t want to prescribe to a specific therapy/therapist which is why I went for a psychologist who draws on multiple approaches 😊

[Millbanks in reply to BetsyBo]

That sounds like a good plan. Thank you x

[BetsyBo in reply to Millbanks]

Good luck with it hun. I found it really invaluable hope you do too xxx

[CC2019]

Hello. For a fertility specific counsellor you could try the BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) website. For more general counselling you can search for a counsellor on the websites of the BACP and UKCP. I have found counselling really helpful over the years and hope it works for you. It’s important to find a therapist that’s right for you so don’t worry about trying out a few until you find the right person.Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Millbanks. You could have a look at the "British Infertility Counselling Association". They are a charity that deals only with all fertility issues and relationships while going through investigations and treatment. There is a charge, but do have a look at bica.net

Diane