Mental health support

[Barney91]

Hi,

Has anyone got a recommendations of where to find mental health support for fertility?

I have had a look at the BICA website but it doesn’t say much about price for therapy sessions.

Has anyone got experience/ idea of prices or recommendations of where to find support? Has anyone had any mental health support through the NHS for fertility?

Thanks

[raverg]

I think that clinics in the UK have to provide IVF counselling to everyone. Have you asked your clinic?

[Barney91 in reply to raverg]

Ah right. I’m under the NHS so I’m not sure whether they provide it or not but will definitely enquire. Thanks

[raverg in reply to Barney91]

HFEA says “Because fertility treatment is such a complicated process, all clinics licensed by us must offer you an opportunity to talk to a counsellor before you start treatment. ” so they should have something available and hopefully with a short waiting time. It is an incredibly difficult process mentally so hope that you’ll be able to find the help you’re looking for.

Otherwise, check the NHS website, there’s counselling available via the NHS too. Or Mind might have free resources in your area. Alternatively, I’ve used the harley therapy website before to find counsellors (they just tend to listen) and psychologists (more expensive but able to provide recommendations). It might be worth having a look there, and see who you click with based on their profile description and who has good reviews.

Good luck!

[Barney91 in reply to raverg]

Ah right, that’s good to know. I’m going to try to speak to my clinician and see what services are available to me!

Thank you, I’ll definitely have a look k to it all 🙂 thanks for your help x

[JA-fnuk Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

If mentioning clinics/prices pleas use PM

Have you asked your GP for advice and support such as NHS talking therapies service ?

Take care of yourself

Janet-Partner

[Barney91 in reply to JA-fnuk]

No, I haven’t mentioned it to my GP yet as thought the waitlist for therapy may take a while but I think I’m going to at least enquire and see what they say. Thank you

[amydrummo]

At Gateshead they have a counsellor you can access. I think this is pretty standard. If you ask them.

[Barney91 in reply to amydrummo]

Thank you