Welcome. My name is Karen and I am a fertility Counselor. I live and raise my child on Larrakia country. I am a Level 3 ACA Counsellor, I hold a Masters of Counselling and have been a counsellor for a decade working in the private and community sector mostly with complex trauma. It has been a great privilege to walk along side those in our community that are often forgotten or silenced.
In 2022 I undertook a year of IVF using donor sperm and conceived my daughter. I am one of the lucky ones. Still, undergoing fertility treatment has been one of the hardest thing that I've ever done. It has changed me.
Over the last three years I have been gently shifting my professional focus and have now opened my own fertility counselling practice. I will always remain grounded and focused on holding a safe and nourishing space for my clients. Trauma informed practice, cultural competence and professionalism are my guiding principles. Equally I am warm practical and prone to swearing.
We all have a reproductive story. Friends, family, assorted love ones, your barista and Pilates instructor all have an opinion. Sometimes you need to talk to a professional. An honest, down to earth counsellor. That is me.
About me
My services
I work with EVERYONE. Whatever your family shape, gender expression, sexual orientation and relationship configuration. You are all deeply safe and welcome here.
Fertility Counselling
Fertility treatment can be miraculous and life changing. It can also be difficult, confronting and isolating. These conversations can be about anything related to your path and choices.
Fertility grief counselling
Family forming and fertility treatment can have many versions of grief and complex multifaceted emotions. I offer a space to find gentle ways to self care and move forward (not move on) from the deep losses that can occur. These conversations can include how to decide when to stop treatment and transitioning to a life without your own children.
Termination and pregnancy endings
Whatever your choices are about your fertility and body I am here to provide a safe, non-judgmental supportive place to work through whatever you need to work through.
Egg Freezing
There are many choices we can make as part of our reproductive story. Freezing eggs is one. Maybe chatting to all your friends is enough. I am here if you need to have an honest, warm supportive conversation informed by facts and clarity. No fluff or panic here.
Solo Mum Pathways
The use of donors in family forming is one of the most remarkable privileges. (I am deeply biased - see bio). There are lots of us. But it is still a big decision that needs to be made thoughtfully and with as much information as possible.
Pregnancy and Postpartum
Conceiving after pregnancy loss and/or fertility treatment can have impacts on our mental health. It can change how we experience pregnancy, birth and parenthood. I can assist in understanding the impact and planning to manage any impact.
Family Forming
Sometimes the way our family was formed, the shape or size of our family was not what we expected. Sometimes the timelines are not what we thought they would be. And we can be happy and grateful and many things and still hold other emotions such as anger and grief. I offer a space space to process and work through these conversations that can often be unwelcome in other spaces.
Group information sessions
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