How a fertility coach can support patients with clarity, empathy and emotional balance

‘Fertility treatments are emotionally demanding and often bring a mix of hope, fear, pressure, isolation, and fatigue. Many patients long for a space where they can speak freely, without worrying about being judged or misunderstood.

A place where they can explore emotions, doubts, and thoughts they may hesitate to share with those around them. A fertility coach offers exactly that: a safe, confidential environment where every emotion is valid and nothing needs to be minimised, helping patients lighten the emotional load and finally express what has been held inside.

The heart of fertility coaching lies in providing emotional support and helping patients step back from the whirlwind of their treatment. Through active, compassionate listening and a deep understanding of fertility treatments, a coach helps patients take a step back, regain perspective and clarity, make more balanced decisions and feel more in control, even when the journey is unpredictable.

Support also includes helping patients develop simple, concrete strategies to navigate this delicate period more calmly and positively. Small, practical adjustments can ease daily routines, support wellbeing, reconnect patients with joy and pleasure, and keep them anchored to what truly matters. In essence, these tools help them continue living as normally as possible, even in the middle of their fertility treatment.

Alongside individual sessions, many patients might find real comfort in joining group conversations with others experiencing similar challenges. Spaces in which each individual feels deeply understood, reassured and supported, sharing and benefiting from the experience and practical tips of others.

As a fertility coach, I bring this approach to every person I accompany. My intention is to offer a space where patients feel understood, supported, and fully equipped to move through their journey with more positivity and confidence.’

At NOW-fertility, we understand that fertility care goes beyond medical treatment. Emotional support is a fundamental part of our approach. Stephanie is part of our dedicated team of counsellors and fertility coaches, offering empathetic and expert support to our patients. Having become a mother of two through IVF herself, she brings a deep personal understanding of the emotional complexities of the fertility journey.