Counselling

Types of fertility counselling

The HFEA considers counselling a key element in the provision of fertility care. We are sensitive to the range of emotions experienced by patients and counselling is available to all at any time. Both Skype sessions and face-to-face appointments are available.

Implications counselling

Implications counselling provides an emotionally safe place in which to explore what treatment will involve and the lasting implications for you and those close to you. If you are using donated eggs or sperm implications counselling is routine before you start treatment.

Support counselling

Support counselling provides an opportunity to explore feelings, coping strategies, and practical issues (with partners, family, friends, and colleagues). You might find that you need support at different stages of treatment, and our support counselling is available at all stages of treatment.

Therapeutic counselling

Therapeutic counselling is provided to assist you in coming to terms with your situation and treatment, so that difficult problems or disappointments can be addressed. It may also help you accept the consequences of ending treatment and to move on to other options.

Our specialist fertility counselling team

Anthony Ryb

Anthony is a specialist fertility, grief and trauma counsellor and has been providing support since 2001. He is able to help with all aspects of any fertility treatment you may be considering, having or coming out of including implications and support.

Jamie Forster

Jamie is an experienced person-centred counsellor who specialises in fertility, trauma, and family therapy. She has a friendly and down to earth therapeutic approach and is passionate about supporting people through fertility treatment or donation and advocates nationwide for strong emotional support during treatment.

Theresa Davies

Theresa is an experienced fertility counsellor, offering support throughout all stages of treatment. She recognises that having fertility difficulties can be one of the most challenging life experiences, and with her compassionate and supportive style, she aims to help clients through the emotional journey of their fertility treatment.

Jayne Hill

Jayne is an experienced integrative counsellor specialising in fertility, grief, and loss. She is passionate about supporting individuals and couples navigating the complexities of fertility treatment and donation. She offers a compassionate and personalised approach, empowering patients to make informed decisions and cope with the ups and downs on their fertility journey.

Sam Williams

Sam is a passionate person-centred counsellor, specialising in fertility and donation. She has a compassionate and caring approach to patient care and is dedicated to creating a safe space for her patients to comfortably explore the challenging treatment journey.