Fertility counsellor

Counselling covers the emotional strain of treatment, decision-making about donor conception or stopping treatment, and implications counselling required before donor and surrogacy arrangements. In South Africa this is provided by HPCSA-registered psychologists, registered counsellors or social workers with experience in fertility care.

Also known as: fertility counselling, implications counselling, psychologist

Last reviewed: 8 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.