Counselling at CRGH
Fertility treatment can be an emotionally challenging journey, often with both “ups” and “downs”. In order to provide our patients with the very best emotional support throughout their treatment, CRGH has created a dedicated patient wellbeing team of specialised fertility counsellors and co-ordinators.
What is Fertility Counselling?
As a CRGH patient you become eligible for dedicated emotional support throughout your treatment journey. Fertility Counselling is an optional but strongly recommended service and is free of charge for all CRGH patients. In addition to Fertility Counselling, some patients (such as those undergoing treatment using donated eggs or sperm) require “implications counselling” which is a mandatory step.
You can learn about our wellbeing team below and read more about each counsellor’s qualifications, interests and areas of expertise. If you’re a CRGH patient currently in treatment please get in touch with our Wellbeing coordinators on [email protected] who will be able to help arrange an appointment with the counsellors below.
Our Wellbeing Team / Counsellor
Carmel Dennehy
Accredited member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP)
With over 20 years of experience, Carmel has developed a deep understanding of fertility counselling, having worked at University College London’s NHS hospital and in the private sector. Since joining CRGH in 2011, Carmel has taken on additional responsibilities, stepping into the role of Counselling Manager in 2024.
Alongside her role at CRGH, Carmel serves as an honorary guest lecturer at University College London (UCL), contributing to two MSc programmes. She has also spoken at various conferences and, in 2022, contributed to a chapter on fertility preservation in Problem Solving in Cancer and Fertility.
Throughout her career, Carmel has supported many individuals on their fertility journeys, including through IVF treatments and pregnancies. She approaches her work with authenticity, compassion, and a commitment to understanding each person’s unique experience.
