How sessions work
Whether we meet in my counselling room in Edinburgh, walk side by side, or sit together over Zoom, sessions are 60 minutes, gentle, and shaped around you. Here is what to expect.
The focus is entirely you
We begin with the essentials, confidentiality and a little housekeeping on how my supervision works. Then the focus is entirely you.
I will meet you exactly where you are on your journey. I will ask about your hopes, your worries, the decisions ahead of you, the ones already behind you. Whether you are navigating fertility treatment, recovering from loss, or somewhere else entirely, my role is to make sense of where you are right now without imposing a framework on top of your experience.
The tone is collaborative and gentle. We walk this together, shoulder to shoulder. And before you leave, you will have something to take with you, a breathing technique, a journaling prompt, a reframed thought, an affirmation we have worked on together. You will not leave empty-handed.
No pressure to go further
Before our first full session, you are welcome to a free 15-to-20 minute introductory call. A chance for us to connect and see if we are a good fit, completely judgement-free. Some people prefer to skip this and go straight to a first session. Either is great by me.
A held, dedicated space
A space away from home best for people who want clear separation between this work and the rest of their week.
Side by side, in the open air
For those who find it easier to open up while moving. We walk a quiet route together, shoulder to shoulder, letting the conversation unfold at its own pace. Weather permitting, and always optional.
Wherever you are
Secure video sessions, anywhere in the world, across time zones. Best for people outside Edinburgh, or anyone who feels more comfortable with a screen between us.
Session frequency
Weekly is the rhythm I usually recommend. It gives the work continuity and lets us go deeper. Fortnightly works for some seasons too. Most clients begin with a 6-session or 12-session package, and we reassess together along the way. You are never locked in. We adjust based on what is serving you best.
Fees & Packages
If you do not complete a package, the remaining balance is refunded in full. No questions, no fuss.
And if cost is the barrier between you and starting, please ask. I would rather work something out with you than have you turn away.
You are not alone between sessions either
I am reachable on email or WhatsApp for the moments that arise, within reason, and with care for both of us. Continuity is built into how I work.
The same 60 minutes, the focus shared
We explore things as a couple, move between each of your perspectives, and make sure you both get what you need. Which might mean equal time, or one of you needing more focus depending on what comes up that day.
Whoever you are, whatever you are navigating
Whoever you are
- Women, men, couples - heterosexual, same-sex, lesbian, gay
- Trans and asexual individuals
- Anyone navigating fertility impairment, in any form
Whatever you are navigating
- Unexplained infertility, secondary infertility, age-related concerns
- IUI, IVF, ICSI and the emotional weight of cycles, cancellations, failed transfers
- Endometriosis, PCOS, male factor, recurrent miscarriage, recurrent pregnancy loss
- Donor gametes, donor conception, surrogacy, adoption
- Fertility preservation before chemotherapy or other medical treatment
- Faith and religious questions around reproductive medicine
- Identity shifts, including involuntary childlessness
Before you begin
There is no perfect time. You are ready whenever you decide to take the step and I will meet you exactly where you are, whenever that is. You do not need to have it figured out. We work through the confusion and uncertainty together.
Please tell me. Our work together should feel supportive, and if it is not, we adjust. We can change the approach, explore what you need differently, or talk about what is missing. Your progress and comfort matter most to me.
Yes, wherever you are in the world. If you are in Edinburgh, you can choose between online, in-person, or walk-and-talk. Whatever works best for you.
I work integratively, drawing on both. The counselling helps you explore your feelings and make meaning of them. The coaching brings in my expertise on fertility treatments, medical interventions, and the different paths to parenting, adoption, surrogacy, donor conception. You may need more of one than the other depending on the particular season of your journey, and we shape that as we go.
Yes. Everything you share stays within our therapeutic relationship. The only exception is when I consult with my clinical supervisor for further insight on your care and that supervision is itself confidential between us.
I work Monday to Friday, with evening availability on Thursdays from 5pm to 9pm if that suits your schedule better.