Infertility Counselling in Lymm

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Linsey McKnight
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Lymm WA13
I have lived experience of historic abuse, infertility, IVF, ADHD and pregnancy trauma/complications/pre-term birth.
​I offer treatment for different types of anxiety, depression and trauma. I have specialised experience in working with survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. As well as training in ADHD coaching. My passion is working with persons struggling with ADHD, low self-esteem, infertility, complex trauma and long term mental health.
I have lived experience of historic abuse, infertility, IVF, ADHD and pregnancy trauma/complications/pre-term birth.
​I offer treatment for different types of anxiety, depression and trauma. I have specialised experience in working with survivors of sexual and domestic abuse. As well as training in ADHD coaching. My passion is working with persons struggling with ADHD, low self-esteem, infertility, complex trauma and long term mental health.
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Vanessa Louise Parry
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Lymm WA13
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I use a combination of approaches tailored to the needs of my clients such as person centred, and CBT to examine current thoughts and feelings, as well as psychodynamic exploration of the past to help reach an understanding of the issues being faced. Each client is unique, and I welcome their thoughts about the direction in which they would like their therapy sessions to take. I am an approved therapist for Anxiety UK and am experienced in working with clients struggling with anxiety and depression. This can range from mild stress and low mood to a feeling of being completely debilitated
I am an integrative counsellor, which means I use a combination of approaches tailored to the needs of my clients such as person centred, and CBT to examine current thoughts and feelings, as well as psychodynamic exploration of the past to help reach an understanding of the issues being faced. Each client is unique, and I welcome their thoughts about the direction in which they would like their therapy sessions to take. I am an approved therapist for Anxiety UK and am experienced in working with clients struggling with anxiety and depression. This can range from mild stress and low mood to a feeling of being completely debilitated
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Sonia Bailey
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Lymm WA13
Hi, I'm Sonia. I’m an Integrative Counsellor and EMDR Therapist. Prior to my private practice I have 19 years experience in the NHS supporting Healthcare staff. I understand life can become challenging and overwhelming at times and seeking the right help and Therapist can feel daunting. My clients have described me as having a sense of calmness and deep level of compassion, enabling them to feel heard and understood at their most difficult times. I offer a safe, empathic and respectful space to find your unique way of expressing yourself, tailoring my approach to best suit your individual personality and needs.
Hi, I'm Sonia. I’m an Integrative Counsellor and EMDR Therapist. Prior to my private practice I have 19 years experience in the NHS supporting Healthcare staff. I understand life can become challenging and overwhelming at times and seeking the right help and Therapist can feel daunting. My clients have described me as having a sense of calmness and deep level of compassion, enabling them to feel heard and understood at their most difficult times. I offer a safe, empathic and respectful space to find your unique way of expressing yourself, tailoring my approach to best suit your individual personality and needs.
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Claire Caldow
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Lymm WA13
Creative, compassionate therapy for children, teens and adults. Supporting you to navigate life’s challenges, emotional overwhelm, and times of change. You might feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can offer a supportive space to pause and to make sense of what you’re experiencing and reconnect with yourself. Guided by your intentions and at your pace, I can support you to build resilience, resources, emotional empowerment and self trust.
Creative, compassionate therapy for children, teens and adults. Supporting you to navigate life’s challenges, emotional overwhelm, and times of change. You might feel stuck, emotionally exhausted, or unsure how to move forward. Therapy can offer a supportive space to pause and to make sense of what you’re experiencing and reconnect with yourself. Guided by your intentions and at your pace, I can support you to build resilience, resources, emotional empowerment and self trust.
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Lucy Semple
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Lets be honest, finding the right counsellor can feel very daunting, especially with so many profiles to read so I'll try to keep it simple. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up about your inner most thoughts and feelings. We can explore things like your relationships, your history and childhood, bereavements, the impact of the pandemic on you or anything that you feel you need to gain clarity on or offload. The sessions are yours to use however you feel is needed and I will be there to support and encourage you on your journey. It's an hour to focus on you!
Lets be honest, finding the right counsellor can feel very daunting, especially with so many profiles to read so I'll try to keep it simple. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up about your inner most thoughts and feelings. We can explore things like your relationships, your history and childhood, bereavements, the impact of the pandemic on you or anything that you feel you need to gain clarity on or offload. The sessions are yours to use however you feel is needed and I will be there to support and encourage you on your journey. It's an hour to focus on you!
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Ruth Watson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Starting therapy can be scary but I'm here to help. What I can offer you is a space to feel safe and supported to share your story and reconnect with your authentic self. A safe space Feeling lost? Isolated? Anxious or depressed? Struggling with relationship dynamics, personal crisis or challenging life transitions? It takes real courage to seek support during times of uncertainty and stress; allowing yourself the time and space to process and grow is what I can help you with during our sessions. Taking some time away from the rest of your life to process and heal is not self indulgent or selfish, it is a pillar of self care.
Starting therapy can be scary but I'm here to help. What I can offer you is a space to feel safe and supported to share your story and reconnect with your authentic self. A safe space Feeling lost? Isolated? Anxious or depressed? Struggling with relationship dynamics, personal crisis or challenging life transitions? It takes real courage to seek support during times of uncertainty and stress; allowing yourself the time and space to process and grow is what I can help you with during our sessions. Taking some time away from the rest of your life to process and heal is not self indulgent or selfish, it is a pillar of self care.
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More Therapists Nearby

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Emma Harris
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Specialist interests include infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, traumatic birth experiences, TFMR and postnatal support.
It isn't often, in our everyday lives, that we feel truly heard, understood and accepted without sensing judgement or criticism from others. I deeply acknowledge and understand the loneliness that comes from struggling in silence with life's difficulties. Therapy offers you a calm space to begin to tell your story; permission to pause and reflect on what you have been through, validate your response to trauma and loss and gently navigate the path forward. I will support you on your therapeutic journey, gently empowering you to realise your inner resources and ways of coping and navigating your world so that you feel more in control.
Specialist interests include infertility, pregnancy and infant loss, traumatic birth experiences, TFMR and postnatal support.
It isn't often, in our everyday lives, that we feel truly heard, understood and accepted without sensing judgement or criticism from others. I deeply acknowledge and understand the loneliness that comes from struggling in silence with life's difficulties. Therapy offers you a calm space to begin to tell your story; permission to pause and reflect on what you have been through, validate your response to trauma and loss and gently navigate the path forward. I will support you on your therapeutic journey, gently empowering you to realise your inner resources and ways of coping and navigating your world so that you feel more in control.
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Morwenna Jessop
Counsellor, MBACP
You may be navigating anxiety, self-doubt, grief, infertility, pregnancy loss, or a period of change that has left you feeling uncertain.
My approach is person-centred, meaning your experience guides our work. I draw on CBT and Transactional Analysis to explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be affecting you. Together, we can make sense of what you’re carrying, build self-awareness, and move towards greater confidence and self-compassion.
You may be navigating anxiety, self-doubt, grief, infertility, pregnancy loss, or a period of change that has left you feeling uncertain.
My approach is person-centred, meaning your experience guides our work. I draw on CBT and Transactional Analysis to explore thoughts, emotions, and patterns that may be affecting you. Together, we can make sense of what you’re carrying, build self-awareness, and move towards greater confidence and self-compassion.
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Stepwise Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
I offer period information sessions (Dads for Daughters, group work, families and individuals), counselling across all areas of pregnancy related issues such as thinking about pregnancy and future fertility, infertility, miscarriage and baby loss, pregnancy anxiety, post-birth counselling, abortion counselling (pre and post), and menopause sessions.
I am an experienced counsellor, healthcare professional and researcher with special interests in family health and reproduction/fertility. I am a postgraduate in Genetic Counselling and Prenatal Genetics & Fetal Medicine, and have completed additional training in fertility counselling, miscarriage & baby loss counselling and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
I offer period information sessions (Dads for Daughters, group work, families and individuals), counselling across all areas of pregnancy related issues such as thinking about pregnancy and future fertility, infertility, miscarriage and baby loss, pregnancy anxiety, post-birth counselling, abortion counselling (pre and post), and menopause sessions.
I am an experienced counsellor, healthcare professional and researcher with special interests in family health and reproduction/fertility. I am a postgraduate in Genetic Counselling and Prenatal Genetics & Fetal Medicine, and have completed additional training in fertility counselling, miscarriage & baby loss counselling and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy.
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Jenni Grindon
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
I offer mental health support in staffordshire and cheshire. I work with adults who are struggling with how they are feeling, whether that is low mood, overwhelm, anxiety, or trauma. If you notice that you are not feeling like yourself, whether because of past experiences or relationships that are stopping you from living the life you want, or because you feel crippled by anxious thoughts and intrusive worries that affect how you act, therapy can help. Maybe you think you don’t need support; that you are making too much of a fuss? This is common, especially for people who don’t believe they are worthy of care and support.
I offer mental health support in staffordshire and cheshire. I work with adults who are struggling with how they are feeling, whether that is low mood, overwhelm, anxiety, or trauma. If you notice that you are not feeling like yourself, whether because of past experiences or relationships that are stopping you from living the life you want, or because you feel crippled by anxious thoughts and intrusive worries that affect how you act, therapy can help. Maybe you think you don’t need support; that you are making too much of a fuss? This is common, especially for people who don’t believe they are worthy of care and support.
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Jo Cooper
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Jo Cooper, an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor educated to postgraduate level, holding a PGDip Professional Integrative Psychotherapy, and a Masters degree researching perinatal loss and reproductive trauma. I initially graduated as a registered midwife and have a clinical career in women's health spanning 30 years. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, understanding and deep respect for the unique experiences of each individual dealing with emotional struggles.
Hello, thank you for viewing my profile. I'm Jo Cooper, an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor educated to postgraduate level, holding a PGDip Professional Integrative Psychotherapy, and a Masters degree researching perinatal loss and reproductive trauma. I initially graduated as a registered midwife and have a clinical career in women's health spanning 30 years. My therapeutic approach is rooted in empathy, understanding and deep respect for the unique experiences of each individual dealing with emotional struggles.
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Gemma Sands
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
I’m Gemma, a psychotherapist registered with BACP based in Liverpool, offering online and in-person therapy. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, fertility challenges, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), chronic illness, and major life changes like breakups or Bereavement. I offer LGBTQIA+ and relationship diversity affirmative therapy and have specialist experience supporting trans and gender-diverse clients. My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental, providing a safe space to explore difficult thoughts and emotions and feel truly heard.
I’m Gemma, a psychotherapist registered with BACP based in Liverpool, offering online and in-person therapy. I support adults experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, fertility challenges, neurodivergence (ADHD/autism), chronic illness, and major life changes like breakups or Bereavement. I offer LGBTQIA+ and relationship diversity affirmative therapy and have specialist experience supporting trans and gender-diverse clients. My approach is warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental, providing a safe space to explore difficult thoughts and emotions and feel truly heard.
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MyBabyBrain
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Leyland PR25
Hi I’m Chloé. I’m BABCP registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) & EMDR practitioner. Working in a compassion focussed way I support clients with a range of difficulties. I offer support for people who are struggling with a life change which may present as Depression, Generalised Anxiety, Low self esteem, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) including birth trauma and more. I do specialise and have great interest in supporting mums/dads & (but am not limited to) the perinatal/ postnatal period.
Hi I’m Chloé. I’m BABCP registered Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist (CBT) & EMDR practitioner. Working in a compassion focussed way I support clients with a range of difficulties. I offer support for people who are struggling with a life change which may present as Depression, Generalised Anxiety, Low self esteem, OCD, Social Anxiety, Health Anxiety, Panic Disorder, Specific Phobia, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) including birth trauma and more. I do specialise and have great interest in supporting mums/dads & (but am not limited to) the perinatal/ postnatal period.
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Jennie Kramer
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
I also have personal, professional and research experience of infertility and how living with this can impact mental health and well being.
After over 20 years in my last role I decided to complete a Masters in Clinical Counselling and set up my own private practice so I could focus fully on using my skills, experience and expertise to counsel clients. I am a fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
I also have personal, professional and research experience of infertility and how living with this can impact mental health and well being.
After over 20 years in my last role I decided to complete a Masters in Clinical Counselling and set up my own private practice so I could focus fully on using my skills, experience and expertise to counsel clients. I am a fully qualified counsellor and a registered member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP).
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Andrea Szentgyorgyi
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
I am specialised in anxiety, insomnia, tinnitus, IBS, emotional infertility, pre- and postnatal mental health, and a trauma-informed EMDR practitioner.
Therapy solutions: integrative psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and many techniques and approaches are used to find the right approach for you. We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being. The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available, too.
I am specialised in anxiety, insomnia, tinnitus, IBS, emotional infertility, pre- and postnatal mental health, and a trauma-informed EMDR practitioner.
Therapy solutions: integrative psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, EMDR, CBT, and many techniques and approaches are used to find the right approach for you. We will work together to change your life, response patterns, thinking, and habits, or improve your mental and emotional well-being. The appointments are flexible; you do not have to attend at the same time every week. Single-session therapy is available, too.
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Jan Webster
Counsellor, MBACP
Support, warmth, understanding and acceptance, together with a professional service, this is what I base my counselling practice on. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, frustrating, unfair...even cruel, throwing so many unexpected hurdles in our way. Struggling can be a lonely, isolating place and sometimes we need more than just talking with family or friends. I offer a calm, confidential, non-judgemental space to truly be heard and listened to in which you can explore your struggles or confusions and, hopefully, enable you to recover your own perspective and clarity surrounding whatever difficulties are impacting your life.
Support, warmth, understanding and acceptance, together with a professional service, this is what I base my counselling practice on. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, frustrating, unfair...even cruel, throwing so many unexpected hurdles in our way. Struggling can be a lonely, isolating place and sometimes we need more than just talking with family or friends. I offer a calm, confidential, non-judgemental space to truly be heard and listened to in which you can explore your struggles or confusions and, hopefully, enable you to recover your own perspective and clarity surrounding whatever difficulties are impacting your life.
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Gayle Sykes
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Do you feel like you have been struggling with anxiety for a long time? Are you experiencing difficulties in relationships with others or have had adverse experiences in past relationships or in your family. Are you experiencing the traumatic impact of fertility difficulties or have experienced pregnancy loss. Or you may have low self esteem, be overly self-critical and never feel good enough. I am a passionate advocate of therapy’s potential to deepen our self-understanding, develop more compassionate ways of relating to ourselves leading to calmer and happier lives.
Do you feel like you have been struggling with anxiety for a long time? Are you experiencing difficulties in relationships with others or have had adverse experiences in past relationships or in your family. Are you experiencing the traumatic impact of fertility difficulties or have experienced pregnancy loss. Or you may have low self esteem, be overly self-critical and never feel good enough. I am a passionate advocate of therapy’s potential to deepen our self-understanding, develop more compassionate ways of relating to ourselves leading to calmer and happier lives.
0161 524 2606 View 0161 524 2606
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Cecelia Bayliss-Conway
Psychotherapist, MA, SNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
I am a Senior Accredited Integrative Therapist and EMDR Practitioner working in Manchester City Centre and remotely throughout the UK. I have significant experience supporting clients experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, traumatic stress, and complex trauma. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities. My priority is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can better understand yourself, build self-esteem and confidence, and feel empowered to create lasting, meaningful change.
I am a Senior Accredited Integrative Therapist and EMDR Practitioner working in Manchester City Centre and remotely throughout the UK. I have significant experience supporting clients experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, traumatic stress, and complex trauma. I am passionate about working with neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities. My priority is to create a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space where you can better understand yourself, build self-esteem and confidence, and feel empowered to create lasting, meaningful change.
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Dr Ella Solomon
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
To others you may seem as though you are coping, whilst internally feeling anxious, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are adjusting to the impact of illness, fertility difficulties, pregnancy or menopause, or navigating major life transitions, while feeling the pressure of needing to hold everything together for others. I primarily work with women experiencing these challenges. I am a Clinical Psychologist with over eight years’ experience across NHS and charity settings, including specialist health psychology services. I run a small independent online practice, Pathways Clinical Psychology offering online therapy.
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Lesley Rimmer - RR Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
We all experience difficult times in our lives, suffering anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship issues, grief, bereavement, physical illness, emotional/physical abuse, low mood, and low motivation, to name just a few of the reasons people come to therapy. At times we will feel like we don’t want to ‘burden’ people with how we feel so we try to push through and carry on, we try to pretend all is ok, we try and cope by putting on a smile and a brave face, often we simply find we are unable to move forward and feel stuck.
We all experience difficult times in our lives, suffering anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship issues, grief, bereavement, physical illness, emotional/physical abuse, low mood, and low motivation, to name just a few of the reasons people come to therapy. At times we will feel like we don’t want to ‘burden’ people with how we feel so we try to push through and carry on, we try to pretend all is ok, we try and cope by putting on a smile and a brave face, often we simply find we are unable to move forward and feel stuck.
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Infertility Counsellors
How can infertility affect couples and their relationship?
Clients who are dealing with infertility may experience conflict and communication problems. It’s not unusual for shame, blame, and guilt to arise in cases of infertility, whether the source of the problem is one partner or both. This means that clients are upset and pulling away from their partner just when they need them the most. Some clients may find it difficult to spend time around friends and family who are pregnant. Friends and family can also make hurtful comments that increase tension during this time.

How does therapy for infertility issues work?
The therapist will begin by gathering information about the client or couple and make a treatment plan for their specific concerns. In addition to addressing common mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, and trauma reactions or PTSD, therapists can help clients improve their decision-making and deal with stressors unique to infertility. Some examples include coping with the “two-week wait” before a pregnancy test, the distress associated with a failed attempt or miscarriage, and the shame and blame sometimes associated with reproductive concerns.

What type of therapy is best for infertility issues?
Many therapists offer psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are dealing with infertility issues. Some helpful therapeutic approaches include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), which can aid clients in reframing negative thoughts about their situation. Expressive writing and art therapy can help clients process difficult feelings. Clients might also benefit from group therapy to experience support from others who are dealing with the same problems.

How long does therapy for infertility issues take?
There is no set length for therapy that addresses infertility or reproductive concerns. Some clients might find it helpful to continue therapy during their pregnancy to have healthy ways to cope with any associated stress, anxiety, depression, or trauma. Some clients who decide not to pursue fertility treatments might benefit from the support of a therapist. The duration of therapy varies depending on the individual client’s specific needs and goals.