Infertility is hard! Lack of the unknown, unable to be in control of your life, and not being able to plan next steps can be a huge component of the infertility journey. Many find infertility an isolating and devastating experience. Infertility affects every aspect of one’s life: emotionally, mentally, physically, sexually, financially, and relationally. Many aspiring parents feel overwhelmed, sad, anxious, frustrated and isolated. This can be an extremely overwhelming and lonely time. Counselling can support individuals, couples and families experiencing primary or secondary infertility. Fertility Counselling could also benefit those who are seeking assisted fertility options due to sexual orientation, gender identity, relationship status or unrelated medical condition.
My counselling services are designed to help you through these difficult times and fill your database of resources to access for coping skills. Having resources and skills will allow you to feel more prepared and give you the stamina to endure the unknown fertility journey you are on. My primary goal is to provide my clients with the emotional support and understanding you need and deserve during this challenging time. I personally know the complexities of the fertility journey and I have a sincere desire to reduce the distress that comes with it. Whether you are seeking educational materials, support networks, treatment options and next steps, or help with boundaries, I can help.
When Seeing A Fertility Counsellor Could be Beneficial?
- when you need support around conceiving
- when you need help coping with the stress of fertility and processing feelings
- when you have experienced unsuccessful cycles
- infertility challenges are causing problems in your life
- a safe place to unpack emotions common with infertility (grief, loss, anger, jealousy, guilt, self image, isolation)
- tools for coping with failed insemination / IVF cycle
- support around miscarriage, prenatal, perinatal loss
- guidance around decision-making regarding treatment options and next steps
- guidance around maintaining support networks, locating resources
- establishing boundaries – tools to address individual and relationship concerns
- help to mentally prepare for procedures
- ongoing education and support / coping tools and strategies
Couples Fertility Session
Infertility can often be the first major stressor a couple must face. Infertility couples counseling is a valuable resource for couples facing the complex emotional and psychological challenges of infertility. It provides a structured and supportive space to help couples cope, make informed decisions, and strengthen their relationship on their journey to parenthood. Some key aspect to fertility counselling for couples are: emotional support, communication (difference between partners), coping strategies, decision-making support, family planning, relationship strengthening, grief and loss, managing expectations, supporting individual needs within the relationship, third-party reproduction, and legal/ethical considerations.
Fees:
- A free 15-minute phone consultation is available to discuss my services further and to ensure that working together will be a good fit.
- $200 per 80 mins session
- Payable by E-transfer or credit card
- A receipt is provided following payment
During our 80 mins session, we will discuss your journey with infertility, coping strategies you have utilized thus far, and discuss/educate what some things you might be embarking on. By the end of the session the goal is to have you feel more prepared about what is to come and have a database of resources to access on your journey. This session should be attended by the patient and their partner and/or primary support person.