Known Donor Counselling
The Process
If you are undertaking donor treatment using gametes donated by someone who is known to you, the mandatory donor counselling process involves three counselling appointments. These include one 1-hour session for the donor (and partner if applicable), one 1-hour session for the recipient(s) (and partner if applicable), and a joint 2-hour session involving all parties to the donation
As per ANZICA (Australian and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors’ Association) requirements, the joint session will be scheduled at least two weeks after the completion of the individual donor and recipient counselling sessions. Further counselling sessions may be necessary if any party requests this, or at the discretion of the counsellor where issues may still require addressing.
At the completion of counselling, your counsellor will prepare a report for your treating clinic. This report will not be provided until the completion of the full counselling process, including any additional sessions required to fulfil the counselling requirements, and until full payment has been received. This report can also be provided to you at your request.
3 x Consultations
Including Associated Report
Total Cost: $1000**
Fees
Additional 50-minute Consultation to Complete Clinic Donor Counselling
Cost: Standard Practitioner Consultation Fee**
Please see individual practitioner fees.
Additional 50-minute Consultation Requiring Additional Report
Total Cost: $300**
*Medicare rebates not available.
*Reduced consultation time will not result in fee reduction.
Appointment 1
Individual session with the donor (and partner if applicable).
Total time required: 1 hour
Appointment 2
Individual session with the recipient (and partner if relevant).
Total time required: 1 hour
Appointment 3
Donor (and partner if applicable)
Time required: 30 mins
Recipient (and partner if applicable)
Time required: 30 mins
Group Session - Total time required 1 hour
Time required: 1 hour
Total time required: 2 hours
Booking Deposit
When you contact us to book your counselling, we require a 50% deposit to be paid within 7 days of reserving your appointments. Once a deposit payment has been received, we will contact you to confirm your bookings and provide the relevant registration paperwork. If a deposit payment is not received within 7 days, your appointment reservations will be removed and you will need to contact our reception to rebook.
Our Donor Implications Counsellors
Our practitioners are experienced in providing implications counselling for egg, sperm and embryo donation. We understand the legislative requirements for donor treatment across all Australian jurisdictions, and our counselling practices are fully compliant with the Practice Guidelines enforced by NHMRC, RTAC and ANZICA.
