Going through fertility treatment can be physically and emotionally difficult even in the best of circumstances. Since so much of the focus is on your body, it can be difficult to remember to take care of your emotional well-being and your mental health as well. Here at Twig, we believe in taking a whole-person approach to care and that includes mental health support. Reproductive counselling offers you a safe space to talk about whatever is on your mind and empowers you to move forward on this journey in a way that makes you feel healthy, safe, and supported.

Counselling sessions are tailored to your needs and will focus on utilizing your strengths to help you identify coping strategies, communicating your needs to your family, friends, and providers, and talking through difficult decisions, emotions, or fears.

For those using donor eggs, donor sperm or a gestational carrier, a check-in with a reproductive counsellor is  required for all involved parties. Speaking with a reproductive counsellor can help you think through the future implications of using a donor or a gestational carrier to build your family, navigate decisions, and provide a space to talk through the process, your expectations and boundaries, and any emotional or other challenges you may be experiencing.

Here is a list of trusted partners that provide reproductive counselling to our patients:

Karin Schwartz, MSW
Email: karin@neworiginscounselling.com
Phone: 604-831-6558

Janna Stark Glassman, MA
Email: janna@neworiginscounselling.com
Phone: 604-671-5068

Ellie Dobreva, MSW
Website: https://www.elliedobreva.com/contact-ellie-dobreva
Email: ellie@elliedobreva.com