Meet Adele, Founder of The IVF Support Space
I’m Adele O’Connor. I’m a psychotherapist, clinical hypnotherapist, fertility coach, and podcast host but more than that, I’m someone who has walked the path of IVF and donor conception myself.
My personal experience of infertility and donor conception is what inspired me to retrain and create the kind of emotional support I once longed for. Today, I combine evidence-based counselling, hypnotherapy, and mind–body practices to help women and families feel steadier, stronger, and more supported through one of life’s most demanding journeys.
Clients often describe me as a steady light on a difficult path, someone who brings clarity, compassion, and perspective when everything feels overwhelming.
The IVF journey is rarely straightforward. It carries enormous pressure, uncertainty, and isolation and even when pregnancy is achieved, the anxiety doesn’t always end.
Twelve years ago, I was in that place myself. I longed for professional emotional support from someone who understood the grief of repeated disappointment, the fear of treatment cycles, and the toll it takes on everyday life. That kind of support didn’t exist.
So, after moving through my own donor conception journey, I retrained in psychotherapy and hypnotherapy to create The IVF Support Space: a therapeutic home where fertility challenges are acknowledged, not minimised. Here, practical strategies meet compassionate care, and no woman has to walk this path alone
About The IVF Support Space
At The IVF Support Space, I bring together a blend of therapies to meet each client where they are:
Counselling & Psychotherapy to process grief, fear, shame, and identity shifts
CBT & Evidence-Based Tools to reframe anxious thoughts and ease emotional patterns
Hypnotherapy to calm the nervous system and strengthen mind–body connection
Somatic & EFT Practices to regulate emotions and restore a sense of control
This integrated approach is not about toxic positivity or suppressing emotions. It’s about equipping you with therapeutic strategies that reduce stress, build resilience, and help you feel grounded.
My Approach
Who I Support
I work with women worldwide who are navigating:
♥ IVF treatment with their own eggs
♥ Donor conception pathways
♥ Pregnancy after loss or trauma
Many of my clients are high-achieving, capable women who feel they “should” be coping better, yet find themselves overwhelmed by the unpredictability of treatment. My role is to provide a confidential, non-judgemental space where they can offload, gain perspective, and leave each session feeling steadier.
Credentials and Recognition
Diploma of Hypnotherapy and Psychotherapy - Australian College of Hypnotherapy 2025
NLP Practitioner - 2025
EFT Practitioner - 2025
Rapid Anxiety Removal Technique - 2025
The Feeling Zone - Coaching Course - 2022
Freedom Family Formula Specialist with Dany Griffith Coaching Cert 2021
Freedom Fertility Formula Specialist with Dany Griffith Coaching Cert 2021
BA 1994
My Mission
To support women and families through the complexities of IVF and donor conception with compassionate, evidence-based therapeutic care, so they can approach their journey with resilience, clarity, and emotional wellbeing.
To be a leading source of support for women navigating IVF and donor conception across the globe, creating hope, resilience, and open conversations for families everywhere.
My Vision
♥ Compassion & Non-Judgment: Every story is honoured with care and respect
♥ Confidentiality & Trust: A safe, private space to speak freely
♥ Respect for Diversity: Welcoming all backgrounds, choices, and pathways
♥ Professional Integrity: Guided by ethics, accountability, and continual growth
♥ Empowerment Through Support: Helping women navigate their path with confidence
Our Values
You don’t have to go through this alone.
The IVF Support Space exists so you feel seen, supported, and resourced.. every step of the way.
Spaces are limited. I only support a small number of women at a time to ensure personalised care.