fertility counselling
Life can be hard, especially when navigating the difficult realities and stress that can come with trying to conceive. We’re here to make it easier. Our counselling services can help you feel less alone, offer you relief, and a renewed sense of hope that things will get better. Because they will.
Are you saying to yourself, “this isn’t at all what I expected?” or “why didn’t anyone tell me?”
if you are, you are certainly not alone.
Are you experiencing the heartache of a miscarriage or loss?
Are you on the infertility roller coaster?
Feeling like having a baby is never going to happen?
Like you are the only one in this baby abundant world that can’t get pregnant?
Are you pregnant and unhappy or anxious? Wondering how you are going to cope with a new baby?
Is this ‘magical’ time feeling like anything but?
Have you been diagnosed with postpartum depression or anxiety?
Wondering if this is how motherhood is supposed to feel?
Worried about how your marriage or partnership is going to survive?
it’s okay to ask for help.
Our team of expert therapists create a safe and compassionate space to talk, cry, be angry, and share those thoughts and feelings you feel you can’t. A space to let go of the pressure to be strong, perfect, or in control. A space to feel all the emotions of your journey without being distressed, overwhelmed, or controlled by them. Our counselling services can help you feel supported while building your tools to feel better.
You’ve got this. And we’ve got you.
frequently asked questions
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Generally speaking, appointments can be scheduled within a week of your initial call. Urgent appointments (same day or next day) may be available if needed. Daytime, evening, and weekend appointments are available.
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In the initial session, the therapist will work with you to gain a full understanding of what you are experiencing and what you need to feel better. Together you will formulate a plan specific to your needs, what you would like to see change, and what resources are available to you. You may feel hopeful and a sense of relief because you have taken the first step in feeling better. Individuals and couples often report experiencing new awareness and insights from this initial session.
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Together, you and your therapist will determine the frequency of appointments based on your needs and schedule, which may be weekly, bi-weekly or monthly. According to research, individuals and couples that have the most positive outcomes from counselling attended on a regular basis.
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Individuals and couples come to counselling for different reasons and at different points in their journey; therefore, the length of time individuals and couples engage in counselling really varies. The therapist’s first priority is making sure you get the results you want from your counselling experience; which for most, is to feel better as quickly as possible.
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We sure do. Two of our therapists are trained in the Gottman Method - the evidenced-based gold standard of relationship counselling. Heather M. and Sarah K are happy to help couples better their communication, conflict resolution, and connection.
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It is common for individuals to worry about the cost of counselling. Consider the benefits of this short term investment. Taking care of yourself and getting what you need is important. The cost of not getting help is much higher. Your health and well being is worth the investment. Most extended health care plans cover the cost of counselling services provided by a Registered Social Worker (RSW).
60-Minute In-Person Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy - $150
60-Minute Virtual Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy - $150
75-Minute Couples Counselling/Psychotherapy- $195
Sliding scale is available and depends on the therapist. Email or call us to request this pricing and we’d be happy to help you.
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Since the scheduling of a counselling appointment involves the reservation of a time specifically for you, a minimum of 24 hours notice is required for rescheduling or cancelling an appointment. Unless we reach a different agreement, the 50% of the fee will be charged for appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice.
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