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Patient Education Hub • Psychological Support

The Importance of Psychological Counselling

Fertility treatment can bring uncertainty, stress, and emotional ups and downs. Counselling offers structured support for your mind and relationships throughout the journey.

Stress & anxiety support Stronger communication Mind–body balance
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Key benefits

  • Manage stress and anxiety with practical coping tools.
  • Improve emotional well-being and process complex feelings.
  • Strengthen relationships and decision-making as a couple.
  • Cope with outcomes compassionately—whatever the result.
  • Support mind–body balance for overall quality of life.

When to consider counselling

  • Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck between options
  • Recurrent treatment cycles or uncertainty about next steps
  • Strain in communication or differing expectations
  • Grief after loss or difficult news

What sessions can include

Understanding your story. A safe, confidential space to express what you’re experiencing.
Tools for the moment. Breathing, grounding, and thought-reframing techniques.
Relationship focus. Active listening, needs mapping, and shared decision frameworks.
Planning ahead. Coping plans for appointments, wait periods, and results days.

Practical self-care tips

  • Set small, realistic goals during treatment weeks.
  • Use short routines: 4-7-8 breathing, 10-minute walks, journaling.
  • Limit doom-scrolling; choose trusted information sources.
  • Agree on check-in times with your partner to reduce tension.

Frequently asked questions

Is counselling only if I’m struggling?
No. Many patients use it proactively to build resilience and communication skills.

Can counselling change medical outcomes?
It doesn’t replace medical care, but better stress management can support adherence, sleep, and overall well-being.

Is it confidential?
Yes. Sessions are private; information is shared with your care team only with your consent, unless safety is at risk.

Next steps: Ask your AAFC specialist about connecting with a psychological counsellor who works alongside our fertility team.
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