What are fertility issues?
Discovering that you are unable to conceive a child without medical involvement is an extremely distressing life event. Fertility concerns are centred around the ability to conceive naturally; issues with dealing with surrogacy or worries surrounding the IVF process. The journey to conception and parenting a child is filled with emotions, financial burdens, physical struggles and grief if cycle terminates. The psychological stress that the process brings is often the reason many couples cease with surrogacy, IVF or donation.
Why choose us?
Our committed and experienced psychologists are available to help you through this difficult process. At Square 1 Therapy we can provide a platform to express your feelings and explore your fears. We can facilitate talking therapy to help you as a couple or as an individual to talk openly and honestly while sometimes investigating what a child-free life would look like. Your therapist will explain and create a bespoke treatment plan following your initial consultation.
Would you benefit from counselling for fertility issues?
If you have been on the journey to having a child and have experienced difficulties or setbacks and find yourself feeling anxious about the process, you may benefit from fertility counselling. There are many emotions associated with fertility treatment including:
- Guilt
- Jealousy
- Resentment
- Anger
- Sadness
Relationships can become strained throughout the process and although a strong support system is necessary, family and friends often try (unsuccessfully) to be helpful. Having a confidential space to share your feelings and emotions in a difficult time can benefit many couples.
