Issues with infertility and adoption can bring serious emotional distress and impact individual’s self image and relationships in different ways. There are ethical and cultural components that also create additional stress and overall dissatisfaction with life. In the therapy we explore emotions, thoughts and believes and look for possible solutions. Working though underlying and sometimes unconscious dynamics and patterns improves resilience and strengthen relationships. In cases of adoption, we address issues, associated with bringing a new family member into an existing family unit. We learn how to make it smoothly and deal with inevitable difficulties and challenges.
Counsellor/Therapist, Masters of Arts Counselling Psychology
I have dealt with infertility myself and know the pain that this causes. Going through this process can bring up a great dela of anxiety as there is just so much unknown. Therapy cannot help you to get pregnant, but it can help you navigate the grief, stress and managing the unknown with more acceptance and ease.
Having had my own experiences with infertility, I have applied my knowledge to the work that I do with clients struggling to get pregnant and/or considering adoption.
I did my Master's research on the experience of infertility. Its impact on a person's life and relationship is enormous. Learning how to navigate through the unrecognized grief and loss is critical for healing. I have spoken and written articles on infertility and adoption. I am an adoptive parent and it is important to recognize that adoption is NOT a cure for infertility. Unresolved infertility can in fact sabotage the bonding relationship with an adopted child. I would be honoured to work with any couple on this important issue which can destroy a relationship, but can also enhance it if the issue is worked through.