Whether you are struggling to conceive, making important decisions around fertility treatment or contemplating single motherhood, leaning on someone impartial and experienced can take some of the weight off your shoulders.
Depending on what’s going on in your life and your relationship, desiring a child can be complex. Maybe you’re not sure you want children right now but don’t want to miss your chance later. Maybe you are desperate to become a Mum but you’re experiencing challenges to make this dream come true.
Whether you are partnered or not, it can feel confusing and lonely. Together, we can explore what family and parenthood means to you and discuss the different routes to getting there. And if you have started your fertility journey already, I would be honoured to support you, no matter where you’re at.
Through my personal experience as a single Mum with an IVF story, I am particularly well-placed to provide a compassionate, judgement-free space to speak freely about your concerns, your emotions and the way forward, no matter where you’re at.
It’s complex, it’s hard and I am here for you.
Navigating the anxiety, disappointment and stress that comes with trying to conceive unsuccessfully.
Managing how fertility challenges impact your relationship, intimacy and communication with your partner.
Facing the emotional rollercoaster of IVF cycles, hormone treatment and uncertainty about outcomes.
Do you dread missing your chance to become a mother? Are you thinking of freezing your eggs? Let’s talk about it.
Choices around fertility treatment, with or without donor gametes, can be complex. Let’s unpack step by step.
Articulating your thoughts and emotions about the possibility of having a child without a partner.
Exploring your options with donor eggs and/or sperm and what this means to you and your family.
Processing feelings over not conceiving naturally or with a partner in the expected way.
If you’re single and fear you’re running out of time to have a baby, this is for you
I get it. Maybe you always thought it would happen naturally. With the right partner, at the right time. And now, things don’t look like you expected. But life is busy, your career is full on, time passes by, and life goes on. Except it doesn’t really, with this question always weighing on your mind.
I know from personal experience how hard it is, and how lonely, sad and confusing it can feel. One of your most cherished dreams seems like it is slipping through your fingers.
Now, imagine taking a break from all the busyness and getting really clear and honest about what you want – and what you’re actually going to do about it. These are huge decisions and they deserve some intentional space, care and attention.
That’s why I have developed the Motherhood Clarity Programme to help women who are worried about missing their chance to become mothers:
Over a period of 6 months, we will meet weekly so that you can move from confusion and overwhelm to clarity and readiness for action:
6-month structured group or 1:1 programme
Initial 60-minute individual session and assessment
Weekly 90-minute support sessions with a specific theme or exercise
The Motherhood Clarity Method signature framework
Handbook with journaling and decision-making prompts, templates and meditations
Ongoing support between sessions
Personalised Action Plan for your motherhood decisions
Non-judgement and zero personal agenda: while your partner, family and friends can be a great source of comfort, they may be too close to the matter to be able to help. You may feel judged or misunderstood, you may feel pressured or unsure. This is why some people find it helpful to get extra support through fertility counselling. You can speak freely of your concerns and your feelings while exploring what options are truly right for you.
If you are already going through assisted fertility treatment, it can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Getting support and feeling seen can help you navigate this sometimes rough journey. Leaning on someone who doesn’t have a direct stake in the matter can take some of the weight off your shoulders, no matter what stage you are at.
Yes. I frequently encounter single women for whom decision-making around pregnancy and potentially creating a single-parent family is a real question, and sometimes a pressing one. This can feel stressful and isolating. Being able to discuss options that do not fit the traditional course can be a relief and an eye-opener for the way forward. We can acknowledge and work with the fear of missing the opportunity to become a mother because your biological clock is ticking. You may also need to process some grief around finding a romantic partner in order to have a child in the traditional way.
I see therapy as a co-creation. You hold all the answers, even if you don’t know them yet. My role is to be your mirror, to help you deepen your awareness and bring clarity to your journey through understanding and truly seeing yourself.
Below are some of the hallmarks of my therapeutic approach:
I regard my clients with empathy, non-judgement and deep respect.
Tuning into the wisdom of your body sensations, dreams and imagination.
I believe everyone has the ability to grow and change.
Reaching a quiet place within to hear the voice that knows.
Guided visualisations, drawing or role play help us gain insights.
Honouring you as both a human and a spiritual being.
My method to help you reach the clarity needed to make informed decisions and take aligned action around your fertility and motherhood project includes three key steps: Get Real, Get Clear and Move Forward, each with three essential components.
Get Real is about being able to share, unpack and release the heavy load you have been carrying alone. All your emotions, thoughts and doubts are welcomed. Without fear of judgement, taking up too much space or feeling inadequate
Get Clear is about exploring more deeply what you want to do next, based on your individual and personal truth, your values, belief system, cultural and practical dealbreakers, and your financial and time boundaries.
In this last step, all of your realisations and newfound clarity crystalise into a tangible plan with clear and actionable next steps. I will help you to design this plan, while making sure that you continue to be supported and nurtured at this stage where things start to become very real.
Any choice and mindset is totally OK, there is no right or wrong answer. It’s just about checking in with yourself where you’re truly at right now.
Read about how my clients have found relief and greater self-understanding through counselling with me in Geneva and London.
Seeking pregnancy counselling services doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Wondering what to expect once we start seeing each other? Below are the main stages we will generally go through together:
We start with an assessment session, after which we decide whether we wish to continue working together.
We continue with 4-5 sessions, building trust and safety between us. If needed, we adjust depth, pace and focus.
As weekly sessions evolve, we are generally becoming more skilled at noticing and understanding your belief and behaviour patterns.Potential for change emerges.
We complete with 2-3 closing sessions, grounding learnings and ensuring emotional stability.
Before beginning fertility counselling, it’s natural to have questions.
Read my FAQs or reach out for a free 15-minute call.
Non-judgement and zero personal agenda: while your partner, family and friends can be a great source of comfort, they may be too close to the matter to be able to help. You may feel judged or misunderstood, you may feel pressured or unsure. This is why some people find it helpful to get extra support through fertility counselling. You can speak freely of your concerns and your feelings while exploring what options are truly right for you.
If you are already going through assisted fertility treatment, it can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. Getting support and feeling seen can help you navigate this sometimes rough journey. Leaning on someone who doesn’t have a direct stake in the matter can take some of the weight off your shoulders, no matter what stage you are at.
Yes. I frequently encounter single women for whom decision-making around pregnancy and potentially creating a single-parent family is a real question, and sometimes a pressing one. This can feel stressful and isolating. Being able to discuss options that do not fit the traditional course can be a relief and an eye-opener for the way forward. We can acknowledge and work with the fear of missing the opportunity to become a mother because your biological clock is ticking. You may also need to process some grief around finding a romantic partner in order to have a child in the traditional way.
I am not reimbursed by LaMal, but if you have a prescription and complementary insurance, they may cover sessions with me. Most international and UN insurances do also cover sessions with me. Please contact your insurance provider to find out exactly what is included in your policy and mention that I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, Registered Member 395057.
Each session is 50 minutes long. We meet once a week, always at the same time on the same day. This regularity and consistency creates safety, trust and allows for deepening of our work together.
Working on a specific, limited issue – otherwise known as brief therapy – typically takes around 12 weeks. Longer-term therapy can last anywhere between several months to several years. Each journey is different and we will take stock and adapt together depending on your specific needs.
No, I am not a doctor/psychiatrist and therefore cannot assess personality disorders, pathologies, ADHD, autism or any other medical condition, nor can I prescribe medication. I am a counsellor and I can support you through short-term or longer term talk therapy, which can run in parallel to seeing a psychiatrist. I have a large network of English-speaking mental health professionals in Geneva, so if we agree that you would benefit from additional support, I will gladly refer you to other specialists.
I would love to speak with you on a Motherhood Clarity Call or receive any questions you have by email.
J’ai bien reçu votre demande et vous remercie pour l’intérêt que vous portez à mes services. Je vais en prendre connaissance et reviendrai vers vous dans les plus brefs délais avec une réponse. Je me réjouis d’échanger prochainement avec vous.
