When I recently read this ABC article about South Australia’s legislative changes regarding donor conception, I couldn’t help but reflect working with such sexological concerns in particular reproductive consent. These new laws, which establish a donor conception register, represent a profound shift for those donors who never agreed to such a register, and revolutionary changes for donor-conceived individuals who wish to access such information. This legislation touches the lives of thousands of families across Adelaide and South Australia, in particular everyones mental health and wellbeing.

I bring a unique perspective to my counselling practice. I understand firsthand the complex emotions, questions, and unexpected revelations that can arise for someone in this situation.

For Fellow Donors

I appreciate the complex emotions you might experience:

• Will someone contact me?
• What information might they want?
• What are my rights and responsibilities?
• How might contact impact my own family?
• What about my own privacy and the right to choose?

How I Can Help You:

• Emotional preparation: Processing feelings about potential contact.
• Communication strategies: Developing comfortable boundaries for any future relationships.
• Family integration: Discussing donor status with your current family members.
• Decision-making support: For those considering becoming donors today.
• Privacy implications: Processing feelings, thoughts and emotions around the new legislation and how it affects you.
• Specialised support: Trauma aware, trauma practicing, highly qualified, LGBTQIA+ and diverse donor persons welcomed.

Why Choose a Private Practice Over Free Services

I offer a professional depth of understanding that free services simply cannot match. While free counselling through fertility clinics or community organisations can provide basic support, my specialised private practice offers several distinct advantages:

• No waiting lists: Access support when you need it, not weeks or months later when emotions and questions are already overwhelming.
• Truly independent guidance: My only loyalty is to your wellbeing, not to a clinic or organisation with potential conflicting interests such as government contracts.
• Continuity of care: Build a relationship with me throughout your journey rather than seeing whoever is available.
• Expertise: I bring both a high standard of professional qualifications and training to our sessions.
• Flexible session formats: I offer longer sessions, intensive support during critical periods like disclosure or first contact.
• Complete confidentiality: Your information remains private and confidential no sharing with anyone unless you choose to.
• Personalised approach: I tailor client plans specifically to your unique situation rather than following standardised programs that free service providers offer.
• Specialisation: I come from a sex therapy, sexological background so my specialist lens is broad when working with such concerns unlike generalised practitioners.

Free services often provide valuable initial support, but their limited resources typically mean shorter sessions, less experienced counsellors, restricted flexibility, and fewer options for ongoing care especially when government funding dry’s up. The complex emotional journey of donors requires the depth of support that only specialised private counselling from someone who truly understands can provide and continue well into the future.

My Approach

I believe that donor conception creates a unique constellation of relationships that deserve specialised support. My approach is always:

• Non-judgmental: Every feeling and question is valid.
• Balanced: Considering the perspectives of all parties involved.
• Practical: Offering concrete strategies alongside emotional support.
• Boundaries, consent, moral injury and government inflicted trauma: Recognising for some donors (not all) these new laws are problematic and cross interpersonal boundaries, create a moral and ethical injuries.

Whether you’re seeking short-term support during a period of transition or a longer-term therapeutic relationship, I’m here to help you navigate this journey with confidence and clarity.

Getting Started

As a donor you don’t have to navigate changes alone. With the right support, these experiences can lead to deeper self-understanding, stronger family connections, and personal growth.

I offer both in-person sessions in my Adelaide practice based in Goodwood. and secure virtual/telehealth appointments for clients throughout South Australia and beyond.