We deeply understand all the complex emotions that can be felt when experiencing a challenging fertility journey. It can be truly devastating. Sadly life can feel on hold for years and it can be extremely isolating. As a team we are passionate in supporting you at such a difficult time.

The Sad Reality...

1 in 6 couples experience infertility and sadly the impact on wellbeing and mental health can be huge. Research conducted by the Fertility Network UK revealed that 90% of people experiencing long-term infertility develop depression. 1 in 4 people develop trauma symptoms and many many experience heightened anxiety. Sadly, without the right psychological support, the impact often continues long term, even if the hugely desired outcome of a pregnancy is achieved.

Why Us?

Having experienced a lengthy fertility journey herself, which included multiple miscarriages and a stillbirth, Kara truly understands the deep pain and grief that comes with infertility and baby loss. This is why Kara has selected many of the top Perinatal Psychologists to join her team to offer you compassionate support from HCPC registered Clinical Psychologists with specialist infertility knowledge and experience to help you during your fertility journey.

If you are looking for support in the middle of a difficult fertility journey, we are here for you.

Perhaps you need a space to help with making difficult decisions
Or need to know if how you are feeling is normal and what may help
Maybe you’re looking for support as a couple due to differing views.

How We Can Help...

We don’t just help people trying to start or complete their family. We are also here for support if you are currently pregnant after a difficult fertility journey; trying to process your difficult fertility journey, whilst parenting; and/or if you need support coping with childlessness.

We offer both individual and/or couples support. Not only will you always have a supportive space to talk through your experiences; the team are also experienced in providing EMDR therapy. EMDR therapy can be truly life changing in helping to process all of the traumatic/difficult experiences that you may have had during your heartbreaking fertility journey. We can also advise on helpful resources, support services and provide evidence based coping strategies to support you.

Workplace Support

Please note, we also offer HR Consultation, Line Manager Training, Awareness Raising webinars, coaching, resources for employees intranet systems. So, if your workplace would benefit from knowing how to better support you/ people experiencing difficult fertility journeys, please feel free to put us in touch with them to discuss options.

Health Professionals

I have experience in providing coaching and therapy to other therapists and health professionals who have experienced infertility and loss. In addition, I offer teaching, training, consultation, and supervision to health professionals, NHS teams, and charity volunteers, such as the Tommy’s midwives and SANDS befrienders.

Coaching and Therapy: Support for therapists and health professionals.
Teaching and Training: Sessions tailored for NHS teams and charity volunteers.
Consultation and Supervision: Guidance for health professionals and volunteers.

Resources

We are aware that many people who experience a difficult fertility journey, also experience pregnancy and/or baby loss too.

Kara has created a range of free and low cost resources for bereaved parents. Many charities also offer support to people experiencing infertility, pregnancy loss and childlessness. Use the buttons below to explore.

Topics of that may interest you in particular include…

Difficult Fertility Journeys