[Lillifee]

Hi there. Was wondering if anyone has used the counselling service at Genea Sydney? Was it worth while? I have never seen a counsellor before but think I may need some help this time around.Any feedback would be appreciated.Thx

[jai*]

I see someone privately (because I don't go through Genea, though I am able to use her if I choose) and my counsellor recommends her highly, if that helps.

[BJBubbles]

I don't use Genea (I'm in Melbourne) but I saw the councellor at my clinic a number of times, and so did my DH, and we both found it REALLY helpful. I really liked that she had access to my file and obviously understood the process so I didn't have to explain anything, could just vent really... And my clinic included one free session each cycle which was a bonus.

They were then really lovely and after a particularly crappy time, they gave me another 2 sessions for free :-)

If you feel you need to, or could benefit from talking to someone, it can't hurt to start with the clinic counsellor to see if you "click".

Good Luck
xoxo

[bright*future]

We just did the compulsory counselling session with G and the lady we used was great and I wouldn't have hesitated going back to her if I needed to. She is very experienced and managed to even get a few words out of my DH who is not a "counselling" type of guy!

[Lillifee]

Bright future, I didn't realise a counselling session was compulsory. Is it compulsory as a couple or can the woman just go?Thanks for your replies

[ivfmiracles]

Bright future, I didn't realise a counselling session was compulsory. Is it compulsory as a couple or can the woman just go?Thanks for your replies

Hi Mumagain, the counselling is compulsory for anyone about to do a PGD cycle at Genea in Sydney (as well as visit with nurses & PGD scientist). I was able to go individually. Although we didn't "click" I know that there are several different counsellors so it may be about finding one that suits you.

I have since used a counsellor referred by my GP who "gets" me & that has been great.

My advice is, if one doesn't suit, keep trying until you get somebody you feel comfortabe with.

Hope this helps!!

& Good luck.!!!

This post has been edited by ivfmiracles: 20/11/2012, 05:27 AM

[minidiamond]

Yes, saw one individually and then they had a group session which was awesome. It was for women who had had a couple of failed cycles and a few of us had suffered m/cs as well. They were such an awesome group and although we went through quite a few tissues it was a great relief and very cathartic. You may want to check with them to see if they have more group sessions coming up.

I also saw a separate psych, if you can find someone you click with that really is worthwhile.

This post has been edited by Liltuss: 19/11/2012, 06:46 PM

[bright*future]

Yep, PGD.