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Therapy Blog: Miscarriage, Infertility, Fertility Challenges & Women’s Emotional Wellbeing
Welcome to my therapy blog, where I share articles on the specialist areas I work with - miscarriage, infertility and fertility challenges - as well as broader topics related to women’s emotional wellbeing, including anxiety, low mood, self‑esteem and life transitions.
I add new posts regularly, so feel free to check back. If you’re thinking about starting therapy or have any questions, I’m always happy to hear from you.
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- Infertility and Fertility Challenges
- Miscarriage
Why IVF and Infertility Can Affect Your Friendships
This article explores how fertility struggles and IVF can impact your friendships, often in painful and unexpected ways. It looks at the emotional impact of this, the isolation that follows, and why specialist support from a therapist who has been there herself, might be what you need to feel properly supported at this time.
Donor Eggs and Sperm in IVF: Understanding the Emotional Impact and How Therapy Can Help
An honest look at the emotional impact of using donor eggs or sperm in IVF. This article explores the fears, sense of grief and loss, and issues about identity that can arise for each partner - and how therapy offers support through the decision‑making process.
When Pregnancy Stops Without You Knowing: The Impact of a Missed Miscarriage
A missed miscarriage often brings shock and disbelief, and it can be hard to come to terms with. This piece explores the emotional and psychological impact of this silent loss, and explains how therapy can help you navigate it.
Infertility and Wondering Why Me?
Infertility is hard to come to terms with and may make you question, why is this happening to me? It may start to feel like you are being punished, or even cursed. This piece explores why these thoughts appear and how therapy can support you through them.
Navigating IVF: Fatigue, Hope, Grief & Loss
IVF is often spoken about in medical terms, but the emotional reality is far more complex. This post explores the emotional reality of IVF and the difference it can make to be supported by a therapist who has been through it themselves.
Starting 2026 Navigating Infertility and IVF
New year messages centre on positivity and fresh starts and this can feel difficult when facing fertility challenges. This post explores why this time of year can be emotionally complex, and how therapy can provide support to help you cope with what you’re going through.
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