We have a fantastic presentation from Caroline Spencer, Fertility Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist at our Primary Care Seminar – Enhancing Your Patient’s Fertility Journey. This virtual study day for healthcare professionals in primary care is tailored for GPs, Trainees, Nurse Practitioners and Midwives. All of whom play a vital role in diagnosis, management and treatment for male and female patients experiencing difficulty conceiving.
The seminar is NOW available to stream!
Caroline Spencer, Fertility Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Lister Hospital, London
Caroline is a fertility counsellor and cognitive behavioural psychotherapist working at the Lister Hospital in London as well as in private practice and more generally within the NHS. Caroline is a member of the Executive Committee of the British Infertility Counselling Association (BICA).
She has worked extensively with single women, heterosexual and same-sex couples before, during and after infertility treatment. She works with those undergoing general IVF and other fertility treatments and has a particular interest in working with those who are thinking about creating families through donation. Caroline recognises the unique circumstances and complex emotions involved in creating and raising a family this way, first speaking out about this over nine years ago. She is a former trustee of the Donor Conception Network and is currently a facilitator for their workshop programme.
Caroline has spoken nationally and internationally on infertility and donor conception and has conducted and presented her own research on the thoughts and feelings that accompany childlessness and donor conception presenting at events such as the Fertility Show, Fertility Fest, PET and ESHRE.
Caroline has an MSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy having studied the two major CBT approaches (Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive Therapy CT), to Masters level. She is also a lecturer at the College of Cognitive Behavioural Therapies in London.
Caroline’s background includes over 15 years working in global healthcare and pharmaceutical communications having originally started her career as a nurse. Caroline is an accredited member of BABCP and AREBT.
10 minutes isn’t long to investigate infertility
We are so pleased to have Caroline’s input to our study day, her background as a fertility counsellor and cognitive behavioural psychotherapist gives a very real aspect to the trauma and heartache faced by patients.
We know that a 10 minute appointment is not long to understand a couple’s fertility history! However, after watching Caroline’s presentation we hope that you can recognise the feelings of depression and anxiety felt by patients.
FULL PROGRAMME
Session One
Latest research in ovulation monitoring
Robert Milnes, CEO, Fertility Focus Ltd.
Raising awareness among female patients about their fertility
Professor Joyce Harper, Professor in Reproductive Science, University College London.
Options for sperm analysis
Professor Ralf Henkel, Chief Scientific Advisor, Logixx Fertility.
Session Two
Female factor infertility
Dr. Cesar Diaz, Medical Director, IVI London.
Male factor infertility
Professor Ralf Henkel, Chief Scientific Advisor, Logixx Fertility.
Session Three
Updates on diagnosing, managing and treating PCOS
Mr. Himanshu Borase, Lead Fertility Consultant, West Herts Hospitals NHS Trust.
The effective management, diagnosis and treatment of Endometriosis
Dr. Juliet Skinner, Medical Director, Barbados Fertility Centre.
Session Four
Road map for GPs on the referral process
Round table panel discussion with all speakers
Protecting the mental well being of infertility patients through counselling and support
Caroline Spencer, Fertility Counsellor and Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, Lister Hospital, London
Seminar fee is £50 for GP’s and £35 for Nurse Practitioners, Midwives and Trainees.
Full event programme and certificate of attendance will be sent with the link to watch the presentations.
Seminar is broken down into 4 sessions so you can dip in and out as and when you have time.
Access available for 12 months!
