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 3 x 50-minute counselling sessions. These sessions include 1 x 50-minute session for the recipient(s), 1 x 50-minute session for the donor (and partner if applicable) and a joint session, with all parties to the donation in attendance. As per ANZICA (Australian and New Zealand Infertility Counsellors' Association) requirements, the joint session will be scheduled at least 2-weeks after the completion of the recipient and donor 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.
Fees
3 x 50-minute Consultations
Including Associated Report
Total Cost: $750**
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.
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.
