Therapy for IVF, Fertility Issues, Miscarriage & Infertility. Specialist Support for Women.

Supporting Women with Miscarriage, Infertility, & Emotional Wellbeing

A Relatable Approach to Therapy

Like all of us, I am a mix of things.

In my work as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I lead with warmth, empathy and a down‑to‑earth perspective. I believe therapy works best when it feels genuine and human - a space where you can be yourself without feeling judged, analysed or talked down to.

My approach is grounded, practical and emotionally attuned. I’m not here to “fix” you, but to walk alongside you, supporting you as we make sense of what you’re going through together.

If this feels like what you are looking for, please get in touch. I also offer a free 15 minute phone consultation ahead of booking a first session, so you can chat to me and make sure I feel like a good fit.

Saff Mitten, a specialist fertility and miscarriage counsellor in London.
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My Journey into Counselling & Psychotherapy

My journey into this profession wasn’t just academic; it was personal. Like many people, I’ve navigated my own life challenges, and I experienced first hand how transformative therapy can be. That experience stayed with me and eventually became my “why.”

I’d always been drawn to psychology, but it wasn’t until I began my formal training that everything clicked. I realised I had found the work that felt most meaningful to me.


Specialist Support: Lived Experience

My personal path also informs my specialist areas as a therapist. I have personally experienced miscarriage, fertility challenges and a long IVF journey, and I know how painful and life‑changing these experiences can be. They can touch every part of your life - your relationships, your identity, your sense of the future.

I also learned how few people truly understand the impact of miscarriage or infertility unless they’ve been through it themselves. That lack of understanding can make it hard to get the support you need and deserve.

Because I’ve lived this journey and understand it from the inside, I’m deeply passionate about supporting women through these experiences. My aim is to offer compassionate, grounded support - a place where your feelings are understood, validated and taken seriously.


Therapy can’t magically make everything better, but I believe it can help you feel less alone, more supported, and more able to navigate what comes next.


My Background: From Strategy to Psychology

The Corporate Experience

Before retraining as a counsellor and psychotherapist, I spent over 14 years as a qualitative research consultant in the UK and Australia, specialising in brand strategy and human behaviour. I worked at the intersection of psychology and business, collaborating with senior leaders, marketing heads, creative agencies and government departments.

Understanding the Pressure

I have experienced the high‑pressure working life - the long hours, the deadlines, the travel, and the responsibility of running my own business. Because of this, I have a deep understanding of the pressures faced by people in corporate and creative roles. I know how easily these demands can erode emotional wellbeing, and I speak that “language” fluently.

The Common Thread: People

What I enjoyed most about the work I used to do, was engaging with people from all walks of life. At its heart, it was about understanding people - their stories, their motivations, the ways they make sense of the world.

That thread continues in my therapeutic work today. I bring the same curiosity, depth and respect to helping you make sense of your own story.


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My Professional Qualifications

I am a highly qualified integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, committed to ongoing training and professional development. My approach is grounded in both professional expertise and lived experience, and I continue to deepen my practice through regular clinical supervision, continuing professional development (CPD) and reflective work.


Qualifications and Memberships

  • Masters (Distinction) in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling - Middlesex University, UK
  • Advanced Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling - The Minster Centre, UK
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling - The Minster Centre, UK
  • Registered Member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
  • BA Communications, Journalism (Class 1 Hons) - Charles Sturt University, Australia


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