Trying to Conceive Counselling
Accompanying You on Your Path to Parenthood
The journey to parenthood looks different for everyone, and our role is to navigate it alongside you with compassion and expertise. We work closely with intended parents to navigate the emotional ups and downs of trying to conceive (TTC), including coping with uncertainty, managing stress, and navigating relationship challenges.
Our therapists provide a non-judgemental space for you and/or your partner to learn methods to support your nervous system during the unique challenges of trying to conceive. From facing fears to decision fatigue and relationship stress, our team is here to support you throughout your TTC journey.
FAQ’S
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Therapy can be helpful if you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or confused by the process of trying to conceive.
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A therapist can help you develop practical strategies to manage anxiety during the two-week wait, reduce obsessive thinking, and create space for other meaningful parts of your life while trying to conceive.
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It is common for trying to conceive to feel stressful. Many people are surprised by the lack of control, uncertainty, and emotional ups and downs that can come with the journey to parenthood. Therapy can provide support as you navigate these challenges.
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Everyone has a story that we don’t necessarily know about, whether that be trying to conceive or in another area of life. It is completely normal to feel angry or envious when someone has what you want. Feelings aren’t bad or good, they are simply signs that highlight what is important to us.
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Yes, couples therapy can help you continue having honest conversations while trying to build your family. It can strengthen communication, reduce resentment, and foster intimacy and connection throughout the trying to conceive journey.
Other ways we can work together
Individual Counselling
Individual sessions provide a safe space to explore experiences related to conceiving, pregnancy, parenthood, and beyond, such as mood changes, anxiety, identity shifts, relationship difficulties, birth trauma, fertility challenges, or loss.
Couples and Family Counselling
Couples and family counselling can help improve communication, manage stress, and address key issues such as anxiety, role transitions, and divergent expectations.
Infertility & Fertility Counselling
Experiencing infertility or fertility challenges can be deeply isolating. Financial stress, grief, relationship strain, feelings of shame, and a sense of hopelessness can impact all aspects of your life
Virtual Fertility Counselling Across Ontario
Our registered social workers provide virtual trying to conceive counselling for individuals and couples throughout Ontario, including Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, Mississauga, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Kingston, Barrie, Burlington, Oakville, Guelph, Windsor and surrounding communities.