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Compassionate Inquiry® and Positive Psychology for Men, Women and Partners Impacted by Infertility

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When it comes to infertility
NO TWO PASTS, PRESENTS or FUTURES are the SAME.

There are no guarantees.

And even if you do everything ‘right’…
the results remain mostly out of your control.

The Unpredictability of Infertility can
Feel Unbearable At Times. But…

You CAN LEARN HOW to
MORE CALMLY and CONFIDENTLY
NAVIGATE the UNKNOWN

More About My Journey

leila-lucas

HI, I’M LEILA

You WON’T FIND any
EMPTY PLATITUDES or
VAGUE REASSURANCE here.

I know from my own experience with infertility that plenty of well-meaning friends and family have already given you more of that than you can stomach.

Instead, I’m here to offer you a therapeutic space filled with curiosity and a transformative, yet fierce, kind of compassion. The kind that gently but resolutely nurtures a new sense of courage and possibility in you that can ultimately lead to lifelong growth.

My counseling approach equips you to cope with the unpredictability of infertility in ways that build your life up, even when uncertainty threatens to tear it down.

We do this together while deeply honoring the very real and sometimes traumatic experiences you may have — experiences often overlooked and unaddressed by a medical system with little room for our hearts, minds and spirits.

All my private, couples and group work sessions are gender inclusive. My approach to infertility therapy is appropriate whether you are struggling with your infertility, your partner’s infertility or infertility with unknown causes. Whether you are trying to conceive naturally or through Medically Assisted Reproduction (MAR).

Through my 1:1 private sessions, couples sessions or powerful groups
we can work through:

  • $ 100
  • 01.

    The IDENTITY CRISIS of INFERTILITY

    Tap back into who you are, what you value, and a sense of meaning in your life.

  • $ 100
  • 02.

    FEELING a LOSS of CONTROL

    Understand your coping mechanisms to grow your self-compassion and find peace through acceptance.

  • $ 100
  • 03.

    UNEXPECTED TRIGGERS & TRAUMAS

    Address a breadth of issues that may arise during your infertility journey.

  • $ 100
  • 04.

    Relationship Ripple Effects

    Connect through your challenges to enrich your relationship with yourself and your partner (if relevant).

And so much more

Learn About My Services Here

Get Support

WHEN is the RIGHT TIME
to GET SUPPORT?

IN THE BEGINNING

You’ve just received an infertility diagnosis and are struggling to cope with the overwhelm of what lies ahead. Or you simply have a hunch…
You’ve just started fertility treatment or IVF and are overcome with anxiety and the pressure to ‘succeed.’

IN THE MIDDLE

You’ve been on your infertility journey for a little or longer while, maybe even years, and are navigating tough questions about how many times to ‘try’ and handling heaps of disappointment along the way.

AT THE “END”

You’re discontinuing infertility care and managing the grief and life change that accompanies your decision.
You’ve conceived! Yet you’re finding you need a space to debrief, understand lingering emotions and process your experiences.

No matter where you are on your journey,
I’m ready to meet you there.

Let’s connect.

Book Your Session Here

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"I’ve always admired Dr. Gabor Maté but experiencing his work through Leila’s guidance helped me overcome not only stigma around male infertility, but also some of the deep held beliefs I hold around my own reproductive story. It was hard to get in touch with some parts, but when I did, a new perspective and possibility opened up. Forever grateful."

Miguel, Barcelona, Spain

"Real compassionate listening is the first thing I discovered here. The kind which doesn’t give advise afterwards but rather allowed me to find my own. That is gold. I am a better husband for it. Vielen dank, Leila!"

Bernhard, Hamburg, Germany

"Thank you Leila for showing me the compassionate way to support myself through dealing with trauma! Thank you for being there for me during a difficult period in my life!"

Nargiza, Melbourne, Australia

"This was the first therapist to really get me, not try to fix me or change me. I arrived pretty broken, angry and somewhat lost into my first session. But Leila has an in-depth understanding of infertility and its emotional fallout when trying to support a partner. She has a tremendous compassionate container and ability to offer new ways of looking at life and all the uncertainty and challenges it brings. Thank you, Leila!"

Peter, London, UK

"Leila provided enormous compassion and understanding due to her own lived experience. Knowing that she was always there to listen, guide and help me find new coping methods gave me a newfound strength to deal with what I can only describe as one of the most painful chapters of my life; the inability to conceive naturally."

Myriam, Dubai, UAE

“Leila's way of joining me has helped me grow more into myself and into my body. Her qualities of transparency, steadiness and love allowed me to feel safe to explore painful buried wounds, both with her and later on my own. Grateful beyond words."

Francesca, Northampton, USA

"I've done many years of personal work and have developed a lot of resistance along the way. Leila deeply heard and understood what I was saying and reflected back parts of myself that I couldn't see, but were clearly there. This allowed me to move forward with options I didn't know existed before."

Lisa, Boston, USA

"Leila is a warm, comforting, and compassionate listener. She not only listened, but inspired me to consider alternative ways of thinking, to look inward and treat myself with compassion as well. I have had other counsellors along the way, but Leila had personal experience and awareness of the emotional struggles I was dealing with."

Randi, Niagara Falls, Canada

"Leila is truly the trifecta: she has the lived-experience which is combined with her academic and professional experiences. She is also able to simply hold space, and understands that the goal of this work is not to "fix" something, the goal is self-compassion after a traumatic life event."

Michelle, Paris, France

"I have long been a fan of Dr. Gabor Maté’s work but never had the chance to work with one of his mentees. His approach lends itself so well to reproductive trauma. Leila is truly a compassionate embodiment of his work. Her personal experience with long term infertility is undeniably important for us seeking therapeutic support."

Anusha, Mumbai, India