Episode Details

Have you supported a client through fertility treatment or baby loss?

This episode welcomes Dr. Kara Davy, a clinical psychologist and EMDR consultant whose specialisms include ADHD and supporting individuals and organisations around infertility and baby loss. Kara shares her own journey and how lived experience alongside her professional background led her to focus on this area. The discussion covers practical advice for therapists, navigating the line between general and specialist support, when to refer clients onwards, and understanding the mental health impacts of fertility issues and miscarriage. Listeners will come away with clinical tips, an understanding of available services, and a compassionate approach to working with these challenges.

Highlights include:

01:35 Kara’s background and personal story

04:05 Recognising when specialist support is needed

11:30 Prevalence of infertility and baby loss

18:48 The cycle of isolation, anxiety, and loss during fertility treatment

23:28 Therapy approaches – trauma, grief, and self-compassion

S3E6: How to support clients experiencing infertility or baby loss | Dr Kara Davy

Guest Information:

Dr. Kara Davy is a clinical psychologist with specialisms in ADHD and in supporting individuals affected by infertility and baby loss. She offers supervision, training, and runs support groups.

Social media: Kara Davy (@karadavy)

https://www.drdaveycoaching.com/aboutkara

Instagram · karadavy

Website: https://www.karaclinicalpsychologistinsussex.co.uk/

Resources discussed

• Kara Davy’s linktree, including resource leaflets and group info
• Leaflet summarizing services for baby loss and infertility
• Leaflet for employers on supporting staff after loss
• Tommy’s charity
• Miscarriage Association
• Fertility Network UK
• Sands (stillbirth & neonatal death charity)
• Maternal mental health services
• IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) services

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