Personalised therapeutic support for women navigating IVF, donor conception, and pregnancy after loss.

Why This Space Exists

The IVF journey is rarely straightforward. It can bring pressure, uncertainty, and a sense of isolation few understand. Even when pregnancy comes, the worry can linger, I know, because I’ve been there.

The IVF Support Space is where psychotherapy expertise meets lived experience. A place to feel held, understood, and supported every step of the way.

Why Women Choose Me

Support that fits your journey

Tailored therapy and coaching that works alongside your IVF or donor conception treatment.

Support from a qualified psychotherapist who has also lived through IVF and donor conception.

Therapist with lived experience

Grounded strategies

Evidence-based tools that calm your mind and body, without toxic positivity or generic therapy advice.

Recognised, trusted expertise

Compassionate support by an award-winning podcast host, a best-selling book contributor, and who is recognised worldwide.

Here’s What You Can Expect At The IVF Support Space

A steadier mind and body: learning ways to calm anxiety and feel grounded
More clarity and perspective: so fear and overwhelm don’t take over
Practical tools: to help you cope through scans, appointments, and waiting
Greater self-compassion: replacing guilt with gentleness and care
Resilience to keep going: even through setbacks and uncertainty
A sense of connection: with yourself, your baby, and a renewed sense of hope

Meet Adele, Founder of The IVF Support Space

I’m Adele O’Connor, psychotherapist, hypnotherapist, fertility coach, and podcast host. Before all that, I was someone who walked the difficult road of IVF and donor conception myself.

My own journey led me to retrain, so I could offer the support I once wished I had. Clients describe me as a steady light, bringing calm, clarity and compassion when everything feels overwhelming.

Adele O’Connor Clinical Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist, NLP & EFT Practitioner, Fertility Coach

Testimonials

  • “Adele's support really helped me through a lonely and anxious time while I moved through the process of using donor eggs. She provided amazing support through her sessioins. She has been through the process and has paved the way to support women like me. I am beyond grateful for the guidance and confidence she has given me in this process."

    Kristi - USA

  • “I've been so grateful for the support that Adele has provided. I was able to go through every step of the donor egg journey and my first embryo transfer with confidence and the knowledge needed to support my mind, body, and soul.”

    Stephanie - USA

  • “Adele is a torchbearer for those treading the donor egg journey to parenthood; It's possibly a fertility journey not ever contemplated by prospective parents until after some considerable roadblocks or crossroads. I have developed greater self love and contentment as I navigate my own path to donor egg parenthood which has been nurtured by Adele. Thank You Adele!.”

    Jo - Australia

  • “There aren’t many spaces if at all like this for people on a donor egg pathway, and your mind can be your worst enemy.Adele is very nurturing and the people she brings to the table have a bit of some thing I believe everyone can benefit from.”

    Mahesha - USA

  • “After a failed IVF transfer I was so sad and overwhelmed. The sessions with Adele felt so safe and nurturing, and the course modules have been extremely helpful. 

    Now that I’m finally pregnant, her support continues to ease my anxiety. I'm starting to feel joy once more. Thank you so much Adele.” 

    June - UK


  • “ Working with Adele was a great way to gain a deeper understanding of all the things you need to know about and think about when building a family via donor conception. I've managed to come to peace with many aspects of this journey that initially felt really difficult to live with.

    I treasure my sessions with Adele, they are so helpful and have become a time to reconnect with myself, and breathe again"  

    Karen - US


  • “As a very A type personality, I hated the lack of control in my fertility journey. My sessions with Adele helped me to uncover hidden beliefs about my body and helped me release shame about not being able to conceive in the normal way. 

    Hypnotherapy gave me a sense of peace I didn’t think was possible. Adele's voice is so calming and she's a very caring person. Thanks for all you do Adele!" 

    Penny - Canada

  • “I hadn’t told anyone about my fertility journey and carrying it alone was breaking me. I had no idea what hypnotherapy was but was open to anything that might help me cope better.

    I was surprised by how powerful the sessions were. I loved having the hypnotherapy recordings as a tool to help when I was feeling anxious or fearful in between sessions”

    Nicola - Ireland

  • “My life is so busy and having a session with Adele is my hour of self care. It truly helps me to maintain some kind of balance whilst managing the stress of work and preparing for the different stages of IVF.”

    Anita - Australia

  • “I’ve been navigating IVF for over ten years. The cumulative stress has impacted my mental and physical health. Having a safe space to discuss what I’m feeling and just knowing that I have Adele there for support has been a game changer. I’m coping so much better now.”

    Fiona - Australia

  • “ I’ve been carrying much regret and shame over the years all due to not being able to conceive. Adele has helped me process those feelings and find a more helpful perspective”.

    Michelle - Australia

Your next step

You don’t have to hold all of this by yourself.

If you’re ready, I’d love to walk alongside you and support you in this journey.