14 | LUXlife Magazine orking both in person in Largs, Scotland, and online, Dr Marie Prince – the namesake The Fertility Psychologist – delivers a wide range of therapies to help people on the journey to parenthood. Marie recognises the importance in providing those undergoing fertility treatments with robust psychological support, not because the extra stress of trying to get pregnant will stop it from happening, but because these practices help patients live a rich and meaningful life as they continue trying to conceive. Following this thread, Marie explained: “We know stress can impact our health, but as long as we develop strategies to help us cope and regulate our nervous system, then your body and mind can handle the stress and still conceive. We can help you do this.” With stress being both a libido killer and the number one reason why people walk away from IVF, it is not hard to see why the genuine, results-driven methods Marie employs are a lifeline for so many. These techniques begin with Marie meeting a client exactly where they are in their journey, figuring out what it is they need before providing evidence-based strategies to keep them going through the process. Marie achieves this by helping to reduce anxiety and elevate mood, ensuring patients are empowered to live their lives as they progress through their own fertility journeys. Marie works with patients using a blend of ACT and EMDR therapies, achieving stellar results in the process. Alongside these comprehensive therapies used to treat psychological distress, The Fertility Psychologist also offers a range of resources free of charge, such as the Essential Fertility Toolkit. Moreover, as well as the direct clinical care she provides to patients to support them on the fertility rollercoaster, Marie also engages in both research and policy development to raise awareness of the struggles many people face with fertility, the aim being to influence the future of services provided to those experiencing these challenges. Marie is supported in this undertaking by her husband, Joe. An integral part of the business, Joe brings the somatic and spiritual energy that is so important for patients, and his training as both a therapist and breathwork instructor complements the skills Marie has honed over the past 20 years. Together, the couple offer fertility support to all, with members of the LGBTQ+ community welcomed as they go through donor conception and surrogacy. Best Fertility Patient Mental Health Support Specialist 2025 (UK): Dr. Marie Prince Through her services at The Fertility Psychologist Ltd, Clinical Psychologist Dr Marie Prince delivers a holistic experience incorporating elements of mind, body, and soul to offer comprehensive mental health support to her patients navigating their fertility journeys. Marie leverages more than two decades of experience across both NHS and private healthcare settings, blending her compassionate approach with some fun to offer the best outcomes. Below, we caught up with Marie for more on her work. The progressive approach favoured by The Fertility Psychologist is especially relevant today, at a time where Marie described expectations as being stuck in the 1950s, all whilst women are encouraged to ‘have it all’. Going one step further, Marie told us: “Women are often expected to fulfil the traditional ideas of both male and female roles: to build a career, travel the world, buy their own home, be a great friend or daughter, meet ‘the one’, and still have a family: all against the biological clock.” As you can imagine, this is near impossible. This is why fertility treatments are a helpful option for many, as methods such as donor conception and egg freezing make it possible for people to have more choice surrounding their fertility journeys, which is key. Combined with society’s changing attitudes around doing things outside of the traditional routes, real progress is being made. Marie added: “Our role is to support people to make informed choices about their fertility future, all whilst supporting the clients’ mental health in the here and now.” Against this backdrop of change, Marie is excited to announce that the rest of 2025 is an exciting time for the Fertility Psychologist Ltd, which is soon to launch the Fertility Psychologist Podcast and Membership. From here, patients will be able to access resources to support their mental health, from live group therapy sessions and coaching to yoga, meditation, and community. More information about this, as well anything else to do with the work of this award-winning Clinical Psychologist, can be found on both her Facebook group and at the website below. Contact: Dr Marie Prince Company: The Fertility Psychologist Ltd Web Address: https://thefertilitypsychologist.co.uk/ W
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