The HSE funds services to provide unplanned pregnancy and post-abortion counselling to you, a partner or family member.
It can give you time and space to work through your feelings.
A counselling session usually lasts about an hour.
These can happen:
- over the phone
- online
- face-to-face
Counsellors are professionally qualified and experienced in issues related to unplanned pregnancy and abortion.
Bringing a friend
You can bring a partner, friend or family member with you for support.
Only use HSE-funded counselling
Only visit a HSE-funded unplanned pregnancy counselling service or talk to your GP. My Options can provide you with information on HSE-funded services.
Other services may advertise themselves as unplanned pregnancy counselling services but in fact will try to influence your decision.
My Options helpline and webchat
Counselling for under 18s
Counselling is provided to young people under age 18. Counselling services may suggest that your parent or another supportive adult is also involved.
Face-to-face counselling services
The following services provide unplanned pregnancy counselling services free of charge for you, your partner or a family member. These can be face-to-face, over the phone or online.