Fertility Counselling (Edinburgh & Online)

I understand that the journey to parenthood isn’t always straightforward, and facing fertility challenges can bring a mix of emotions. With my training in Counselling for Infertility, I offer a compassionate, supportive space where you can explore your feelings, navigate the ups and downs of trying to conceive, and find ways to manage stress and uncertainty.

Whether you're trying to conceive naturally, undergoing fertility treatments, or exploring alternative paths to parenthood, I am here to help you feel heard, understood, and empowered. Together, we can work through the emotional challenges and find ways to support your well-being on this journey. You don’t have to go through it alone.

Fertility and IVF

Struggling to conceive or undergoing fertility treatments like IVF can feel isolating and emotionally draining. You may experience:

  • Feelings of grief, loss, or anger.

  • Anxiety and stress about the process and outcomes.

  • Strains on relationships or your sense of identity.

I can offer you a safe space to help you process these emotions, build resilience, and navigate the uncertainties of this journey. Whether you're at the start of fertility treatments or reflecting on their outcomes, we’ll work together to support your mental and emotional well-being.

Life without children

Coming to terms with a life without children—whether by choice or circumstance—can bring a complex mix of emotions. You may experience:

  • Feelings of anger, grief, loss, or uncertainty.

  • Challenges in redefining your identity and future.

  • Struggles with societal expectations or personal relationships.

I provide a compassionate space to help you process these emotions, find meaning in your path, and build a fulfilling life beyond parenthood. Whether you're actively making this decision or adjusting to an unexpected outcome, we’ll work together to support your emotional well-being and sense of self.

How I can Help

Counselling can be a powerful tool for navigating the emotional and psychological challenges of fertility struggles. Here’s how it can help:

  • Emotional Support & Processing Difficult Emotions - Fertility challenges can bring up a mix of emotions, including grief, anxiety, frustration, guilt, or sadness. Counselling provides a safe space to express and process these feelings without judgment.

  • Coping with Stress & Anxiety - Trying to conceive, especially when facing delays or medical interventions, can be incredibly stressful. Counselling helps develop strategies to manage stress, reduce anxiety, and cultivate emotional resilience.

  • Navigating Relationship Strains - Fertility struggles can put pressure on relationships—whether with a partner, family, or friends. Counselling can improve communication, help partners support each other, and provide tools for navigating these challenges together.

  • Making Informed Decisions - From deciding on fertility treatments like IVF to considering alternative paths such as donor conception, adoption, or living child-free, counselling provides guidance to help you explore options and make decisions that align with your values.

  • Managing the Emotional Toll of Treatments - Fertility treatments can be physically and emotionally demanding. Counselling offers a space to process the highs and lows, cope with uncertainty, and build resilience throughout the journey.

  • Pregnancy After Loss or Infertility – Previous miscarriages, stillbirths, or fertility struggles can bring anxiety. Therapy helps manage emotions and find peace.

  • Finding Meaning & Acceptance - For those exploring life beyond parenthood, counselling can help in processing grief, redefining identity, and discovering new sources of fulfilment and joy.

You don’t have to go through this alone—counselling provides support, validation, and strategies to help you navigate the journey with greater emotional well-being.

Take the Next Step

If you're ready to start your journey or would like to learn more, please read through my counselling FAQs or get in touch. You deserve support, and I’m here to help.

Contact me at louise@louiseburchell.com, or use the form below.