Infertility Counselling in Shaftesbury
Do you struggle with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Do you feel overwhelmed, uncertain and unable to cope with your emotions and behaviours? This is a natural part of life, and from time to time we all need support to help us understand why we feel or act the way we do, so we can find clarity and develop ways to cope.
Do you struggle with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Do you feel overwhelmed, uncertain and unable to cope with your emotions and behaviours? This is a natural part of life, and from time to time we all need support to help us understand why we feel or act the way we do, so we can find clarity and develop ways to cope.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience. I draw on a background of working in the NHS and university mental health services to help the people I work with to talk about and find a way through a wide range of emotional and relationship problems. I work with adults (18 years and over) from many different walks of life. My style of working is supportive, respectful and collaborative.
I am a Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with over a decade of clinical experience. I draw on a background of working in the NHS and university mental health services to help the people I work with to talk about and find a way through a wide range of emotional and relationship problems. I work with adults (18 years and over) from many different walks of life. My style of working is supportive, respectful and collaborative.
Three Counties Counselling and Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Shaftesbury SP7
As an accredited, fully qualified practitioner and supervisor with over 20 years experience, I offer long or short term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people for any emotional or mental health issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, abuse, stress, anger management, PTSD and depression. I also provide an employee assistance programme (EAP) for businesses in the area, offering a service supporting workers suffering from stress or other psychological difficulties which can effect attendance and/or performance.
As an accredited, fully qualified practitioner and supervisor with over 20 years experience, I offer long or short term counselling and psychotherapy for adults and young people for any emotional or mental health issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, abuse, stress, anger management, PTSD and depression. I also provide an employee assistance programme (EAP) for businesses in the area, offering a service supporting workers suffering from stress or other psychological difficulties which can effect attendance and/or performance.
Hello. Well done for wanting to seek out counselling and psychotherapy to help you explore what is holding you back from living a fulfilled life. It takes great courage and self awareness to take this first step. I offer you a safe, confidential place for you talk to someone who is trained to listen attentively to your problems. Allowing patience, self-belief, and compassion to be by your side, therapy can give you the opportunity to make those all important changes that are needed to help you and your life to grow.
Hello. Well done for wanting to seek out counselling and psychotherapy to help you explore what is holding you back from living a fulfilled life. It takes great courage and self awareness to take this first step. I offer you a safe, confidential place for you talk to someone who is trained to listen attentively to your problems. Allowing patience, self-belief, and compassion to be by your side, therapy can give you the opportunity to make those all important changes that are needed to help you and your life to grow.
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Miranda Kate Jackson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Warminster BA12
Waitlist for new clients
I offer you a safe place to explore your emotions and the issues that trouble you and will work with you to find solutions which will improve your life. Therapy with me is about preparing to make changes. I will help you release the thoughts that trouble you, your fears and despair and help you contain those most intense feelings so we can look deeper into the reasons why you are not functioning as you would like to. We can't always change the way those around us behave, but we can change our attitude to life and to others.
I offer you a safe place to explore your emotions and the issues that trouble you and will work with you to find solutions which will improve your life. Therapy with me is about preparing to make changes. I will help you release the thoughts that trouble you, your fears and despair and help you contain those most intense feelings so we can look deeper into the reasons why you are not functioning as you would like to. We can't always change the way those around us behave, but we can change our attitude to life and to others.
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We work within a range of areas from Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, Trauma, Self-harm, Infertility, Relationship, addictions, eating disorders, Children and young people, bipolar, postnatal depression and more.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
We work within a range of areas from Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, Trauma, Self-harm, Infertility, Relationship, addictions, eating disorders, Children and young people, bipolar, postnatal depression and more.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
Dr Valérie Wendorff-CPsychol/Psychotherapist
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London W1U
I was privileged to speak at the 8th World Congress of Psychotherapy in Paris about working with couples facing infertility, in July 2017.
I have 15 years of experience and have worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan in both public and private sectors. My roles were not limited to clinical work but also at a management level such as being the Supervisor and Training Manager at an eating disorders facility and head of a disability department at a school. I have extensive experience in different presentations: OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, and psychological assessments. I am recognised by Bupa Global, Aviva and WPA.
I was privileged to speak at the 8th World Congress of Psychotherapy in Paris about working with couples facing infertility, in July 2017.
I have 15 years of experience and have worked in a variety of settings across the lifespan in both public and private sectors. My roles were not limited to clinical work but also at a management level such as being the Supervisor and Training Manager at an eating disorders facility and head of a disability department at a school. I have extensive experience in different presentations: OCD, eating disorders, depression, anxiety, personality disorders, relationship issues, and psychological assessments. I am recognised by Bupa Global, Aviva and WPA.
I am also a registered member of BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) and work with those experiencing difficulties in the perinatal period.
Regardless of your reasons for seeking counselling, your therapeutic journey is unique to you. I provide a safe, non judgemental space where we can explore any difficulties you are having in your life right now. We will also look back into your past, to try to understand patterns of behaviour that might be impacting your current life. By exploring feelings and experiences and building self-awareness, we will work together to move towards a positive change for your future. My approach to counselling is psychodynamic which makes links from past experiences to present ways of feeling and relating to oneself and others.
I am also a registered member of BICA (British Infertility Counselling Association) and work with those experiencing difficulties in the perinatal period.
Regardless of your reasons for seeking counselling, your therapeutic journey is unique to you. I provide a safe, non judgemental space where we can explore any difficulties you are having in your life right now. We will also look back into your past, to try to understand patterns of behaviour that might be impacting your current life. By exploring feelings and experiences and building self-awareness, we will work together to move towards a positive change for your future. My approach to counselling is psychodynamic which makes links from past experiences to present ways of feeling and relating to oneself and others.
I've lots of experience with infertility problems and issues re egg/sperm donation (I am an accreditted member of BICA).
For many years, I have been working successfully with people who want to regain their sense of emotional ease in times of difficulty; people who, unsurprisingly, have found it hard to deal with and resolve their emotional difficulties alone. I work with people suffering from anxiety of all kinds, stuggles with loss, low feelings, difficulties in relationships and reactions to trauma.
I've lots of experience with infertility problems and issues re egg/sperm donation (I am an accreditted member of BICA).
For many years, I have been working successfully with people who want to regain their sense of emotional ease in times of difficulty; people who, unsurprisingly, have found it hard to deal with and resolve their emotional difficulties alone. I work with people suffering from anxiety of all kinds, stuggles with loss, low feelings, difficulties in relationships and reactions to trauma.
I’ve experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, infertility issues, work-related issues, family conflict, parenting, abuse, cultural issues (expats and returning expats), boarding school survivors, self-esteem, emotional unavailability, social anxiety, life-coaching and personal development.
Looking for someone who can help you explore your issues or challenges in a non-judgemental and genuine manner? I support clients in making positive changes, building resilience and achieving personal growth. Going to counselling can be daunting: I hope to offer clients a place of safety and compassion, and a therapeutic relationship instilled with warmth, energy and humour. I tailor my approach to each client’s needs. I’m an integrative counsellor meaning I believe you’ve the skills to overcome the challenges you’re facing and I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches to help unpick your patterns and flourish.
I’ve experience working with anxiety, depression, trauma, bereavement, relationship issues, infertility issues, work-related issues, family conflict, parenting, abuse, cultural issues (expats and returning expats), boarding school survivors, self-esteem, emotional unavailability, social anxiety, life-coaching and personal development.
Looking for someone who can help you explore your issues or challenges in a non-judgemental and genuine manner? I support clients in making positive changes, building resilience and achieving personal growth. Going to counselling can be daunting: I hope to offer clients a place of safety and compassion, and a therapeutic relationship instilled with warmth, energy and humour. I tailor my approach to each client’s needs. I’m an integrative counsellor meaning I believe you’ve the skills to overcome the challenges you’re facing and I draw on multiple therapeutic approaches to help unpick your patterns and flourish.
Due to my systemic and personal background I have deep knowledge of immigration, war trauma, infertility, adoption, and chronic illness, so I can offer profound understanding.
I offer a balanced set of approaches that I can apply to suit your needs. Some people are better helped with insights into their patterns; others may need more skills and again others may feel they do everything right yet they are still unhappy. I strongly believe in trying out new behaviour, as this creates the biggest shifts and minimizes relapse. I integrate lifestyle factors such as nutrition when necessary. When the chemicals aren't right, talking isn't going to lift your mood. We will always explore the source of your issues, relating it to your system, so as to radically release and uproot it and make change more effortless.
Due to my systemic and personal background I have deep knowledge of immigration, war trauma, infertility, adoption, and chronic illness, so I can offer profound understanding.
I offer a balanced set of approaches that I can apply to suit your needs. Some people are better helped with insights into their patterns; others may need more skills and again others may feel they do everything right yet they are still unhappy. I strongly believe in trying out new behaviour, as this creates the biggest shifts and minimizes relapse. I integrate lifestyle factors such as nutrition when necessary. When the chemicals aren't right, talking isn't going to lift your mood. We will always explore the source of your issues, relating it to your system, so as to radically release and uproot it and make change more effortless.
I can help with various issues the client may bring including Self-harm, Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Post-traumatic stress, Trauma, Disability, Health related issues, Cultural issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Women's issues, Infertility, Pregnancy related issues, Relationship issues.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic counsellor & Supervisor based in Callington. I work with both adults and young people and offer a flexible approach to counselling and working from a peaceful log cabin offer a private and relaxing space for my face-to-face service. If preferred I can also offer counselling via telephone or Skype. I work in an holistic way using Person-Centred, Gestalt, CBT and Trans-personal techniques connecting the mind, soul, emotion and body.
I can help with various issues the client may bring including Self-harm, Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Loss, Post-traumatic stress, Trauma, Disability, Health related issues, Cultural issues, Identity issues, Men's issues, Self esteem, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Spirituality, Women's issues, Infertility, Pregnancy related issues, Relationship issues.
I am a BACP registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic counsellor & Supervisor based in Callington. I work with both adults and young people and offer a flexible approach to counselling and working from a peaceful log cabin offer a private and relaxing space for my face-to-face service. If preferred I can also offer counselling via telephone or Skype. I work in an holistic way using Person-Centred, Gestalt, CBT and Trans-personal techniques connecting the mind, soul, emotion and body.
I gained knowledge offering support for miscarriages, baby loss, infertility issues, anxiety, fear, guilt, trauma, low self-esteem, menopause, attachment issues, co-dependency, depression, religion, relationships, family issues, bereavement, and grief.
Welcome and thank you for getting in touch with me, it takes courage to get the first step. I hope by reading this page you will feel curious and wondering how I would be able to assist you and your needs. I am a Person-centred therapist and passionate about my job. I am committed to working with safety and care when dealing with your troubled experiences. I offer a confidential space for us to build a relationship of trust with mutual respect, aiming to explore and work through any difficulties you may be facing. My approach is nurturing and non-judgmental.
I gained knowledge offering support for miscarriages, baby loss, infertility issues, anxiety, fear, guilt, trauma, low self-esteem, menopause, attachment issues, co-dependency, depression, religion, relationships, family issues, bereavement, and grief.
Welcome and thank you for getting in touch with me, it takes courage to get the first step. I hope by reading this page you will feel curious and wondering how I would be able to assist you and your needs. I am a Person-centred therapist and passionate about my job. I am committed to working with safety and care when dealing with your troubled experiences. I offer a confidential space for us to build a relationship of trust with mutual respect, aiming to explore and work through any difficulties you may be facing. My approach is nurturing and non-judgmental.
Are you trying to make sense of bewildering relationship difficulties? Are you struggling to decide what to do after a diagnosis of medically unexplained infertility? Are you a professional or career person looking for a psychotherapist who used to be a CEO, to help you make sense of the complexities of work? I can probably help you!.
Hello, I'm Sarah and I am a UKCP Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. I offer general psychotherapy to adults with relationship difficulties. I see individuals in person and on line. We explore what feels so difficult and why, and we work out together what you want. I also specialise and work with women who are having fertility treatments. I offer women more in-depth psychological support than many clinics offer. I work with women who are unable to conceive, and who rely on donor eggs and sperm. Finally, I am an ex NHS CEO and I work with professionals / career people to help them to think about what they want from work, post pandemic.
Are you trying to make sense of bewildering relationship difficulties? Are you struggling to decide what to do after a diagnosis of medically unexplained infertility? Are you a professional or career person looking for a psychotherapist who used to be a CEO, to help you make sense of the complexities of work? I can probably help you!.
Hello, I'm Sarah and I am a UKCP Psychodynamic Psychotherapist. I offer general psychotherapy to adults with relationship difficulties. I see individuals in person and on line. We explore what feels so difficult and why, and we work out together what you want. I also specialise and work with women who are having fertility treatments. I offer women more in-depth psychological support than many clinics offer. I work with women who are unable to conceive, and who rely on donor eggs and sperm. Finally, I am an ex NHS CEO and I work with professionals / career people to help them to think about what they want from work, post pandemic.
I have extensive experience with pregnancy related issues and baby loss, including but not limited to miscarriage (including multiple miscarriages), stillbirth, termination, IVF/ infertility, antenatal anxiety/ depression, postnatal anxiety/ depression, and traumatic birth.
I hope to offer a safe space, warm and trusting environment and non-judgemental relationship, where we can discuss the difficult and uncomfortable elements of your life. Be those early life experiences and relationships, significant life events (pregnancy/birth/death/marriage/divorce), anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, identity, sense of self, loss or diagnosis.
I have extensive experience with pregnancy related issues and baby loss, including but not limited to miscarriage (including multiple miscarriages), stillbirth, termination, IVF/ infertility, antenatal anxiety/ depression, postnatal anxiety/ depression, and traumatic birth.
I hope to offer a safe space, warm and trusting environment and non-judgemental relationship, where we can discuss the difficult and uncomfortable elements of your life. Be those early life experiences and relationships, significant life events (pregnancy/birth/death/marriage/divorce), anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse, identity, sense of self, loss or diagnosis.
Areas of particular interest include pre-marital counselling, the sexual relationship, pressures of parenthood, infertility, and long-term relationship challenges.
I specialise in working with individuals and couples on relationship and sexual issues. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations. I believe each relationship is unique, so I take a flexible approach depending on the individual's or couple's needs and objectives. In addition to my private practice, I work at Tavistock Relationships - the world-leading centre of excellence for clinical work, research and training in couple counselling. I also have several years' experience of working in the NHS at St Bartholomew's and The Royal London hospitals.
Areas of particular interest include pre-marital counselling, the sexual relationship, pressures of parenthood, infertility, and long-term relationship challenges.
I specialise in working with individuals and couples on relationship and sexual issues. I provide a safe, non-judgmental space for adults of all ages, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations. I believe each relationship is unique, so I take a flexible approach depending on the individual's or couple's needs and objectives. In addition to my private practice, I work at Tavistock Relationships - the world-leading centre of excellence for clinical work, research and training in couple counselling. I also have several years' experience of working in the NHS at St Bartholomew's and The Royal London hospitals.
You might have come to this site today because you are experiencing anxiety, poor self esteem or low moods. Perhaps you are navigating a complex life event or dealing with feelings of overwhelm? Whatever brings you to therapy, choosing the right therapist is a very personal process. I am an Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist with a background in working with clients experiencing a wide range of complex issues. I am also a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA)
You might have come to this site today because you are experiencing anxiety, poor self esteem or low moods. Perhaps you are navigating a complex life event or dealing with feelings of overwhelm? Whatever brings you to therapy, choosing the right therapist is a very personal process. I am an Integrative Counselling Psychotherapist with a background in working with clients experiencing a wide range of complex issues. I am also a member of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA)
My specialism is the field of infertility, pregnancy, birth and all related issues.
I’m Sinead Mitchell and I’ve been working as a counsellor for the past two decades. Counselling young people, couples and individuals, I work with a wide range of people through the community. Issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, sexuality, gender issues and menopause are common areas that I support clients through. Working with various therapy styles, including EMDR, Gestalt, Humanistic and Holistic, I aim to match the counselling needs to each individual or couple that I see. My specialism is the field of infertility, pregnancy, birth, early parenting through to perimenopause and menopause.
My specialism is the field of infertility, pregnancy, birth and all related issues.
I’m Sinead Mitchell and I’ve been working as a counsellor for the past two decades. Counselling young people, couples and individuals, I work with a wide range of people through the community. Issues such as anxiety, depression, relationships, sexuality, gender issues and menopause are common areas that I support clients through. Working with various therapy styles, including EMDR, Gestalt, Humanistic and Holistic, I aim to match the counselling needs to each individual or couple that I see. My specialism is the field of infertility, pregnancy, birth, early parenting through to perimenopause and menopause.
Anastasia Athanasiou
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW9 (Online Only)
Mental & physical health, behavioural & school-related concerns, neurodiversity, eating difficulties, disability, sexual orientation, gender, feeding/sleeping, attachment, parenting/co-parenting, separation/divorce, fostering/adoption/kinship care, communication, psychosexual matters, infertility, infidelity, spirituality, discrimination/bullying & others.
I am a qualified systemic psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. In individual sessions, you can explore your emotions/behaviours, and relationships in different contexts, such as family/work, how they have been formed over time and impact on the view of self. Family/couples work: In a secure space, the presenting problem would be explored in relation to the family’s/couples' rules, roles, beliefs and emotions building on the existing strengths and resources of the system. There is no set agenda or expectations for a unanimous perspective, on the contrary, all voices and differences are welcomed.
Mental & physical health, behavioural & school-related concerns, neurodiversity, eating difficulties, disability, sexual orientation, gender, feeding/sleeping, attachment, parenting/co-parenting, separation/divorce, fostering/adoption/kinship care, communication, psychosexual matters, infertility, infidelity, spirituality, discrimination/bullying & others.
I am a qualified systemic psychotherapist working with individuals, couples and families. In individual sessions, you can explore your emotions/behaviours, and relationships in different contexts, such as family/work, how they have been formed over time and impact on the view of self. Family/couples work: In a secure space, the presenting problem would be explored in relation to the family’s/couples' rules, roles, beliefs and emotions building on the existing strengths and resources of the system. There is no set agenda or expectations for a unanimous perspective, on the contrary, all voices and differences are welcomed.
My style of counselling is person-centred and I am a registered member of the BACP. As well as working in my own private practice, I volunteer at my local hospice providing bereavement support and provide counselling to support offenders within the prison service. I am also a counselling tutor at my local college. I offer support with issues including anxiety and low mood as well as providing specialised and specific support for major life experiences such as infertility, relationship breakdown, bereavement, redundancy, changes in life direction, couples counselling, family therapy, becoming a new parent, becoming a step-parent.
My style of counselling is person-centred and I am a registered member of the BACP. As well as working in my own private practice, I volunteer at my local hospice providing bereavement support and provide counselling to support offenders within the prison service. I am also a counselling tutor at my local college. I offer support with issues including anxiety and low mood as well as providing specialised and specific support for major life experiences such as infertility, relationship breakdown, bereavement, redundancy, changes in life direction, couples counselling, family therapy, becoming a new parent, becoming a step-parent.
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How can infertility affect couples and their relationship?
Clients who are dealing with infertility may experience conflict and communication problems. It’s not unusual for shame, blame, and guilt to arise in cases of infertility, whether the source of the problem is one partner or both. This means that clients are upset and pulling away from their partner just when they need them the most. Some clients may find it difficult to spend time around friends and family who are pregnant. Friends and family can also make hurtful comments that increase tension during this time.
How does therapy for infertility issues work?
The therapist will begin by gathering information about the client or couple and make a treatment plan for their specific concerns. In addition to addressing common mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions or PTSD, therapists can help clients improve their decision-making and deal with stressors unique to infertility. Some examples include coping with the “two-week wait” before a pregnancy test, the distress associated with a failed attempt or miscarriage, and the shame and blame sometimes associated with reproductive concerns.
What type of therapy is best for infertility issues?
Many therapists offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are dealing with infertility issues. Some helpful therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which can aid clients in reframing negative thoughts about their situation. Expressive writing and art therapy can help clients process difficult feelings. Clients might also benefit from group therapy to experience support from others who are dealing with the same problems.
How long does therapy for infertility issues take?
There is no set length for therapy that addresses infertility or reproductive concerns. Some clients might find it helpful to continue therapy during their pregnancy to have healthy ways to cope with any associated stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Some clients who decide not to pursue fertility treatments might benefit from the support of a therapist. The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual client’s specific needs and goals.