Ways We Can Support You

For individuals or families who have received genetic reports or genomic information and would like support understanding the terminology, concepts, and scientific context surrounding the information provided.

Sessions may include:

• Explaining terminology and concepts used in reports

• Discussing limitations and uncertainty within genomic information

• Exploring relevant scientific literature or emerging evidence

• Supporting understanding of how information is commonly discussed within healthcare and research settings

• Preparing questions for healthcare professionals

This session is educational and supportive in nature. It does not provide diagnosis, clinical interpretation, or medical advice.

For individuals reflecting on family history patterns, inherited conditions, or broader genetic questions.

Sessions may include:

• Discussion of family history information shared by the client

• Explanation of genetic and genomic concepts

• Educational discussion of inherited conditions and scientific understanding

• Exploration of questions arising from research, testing, or family experiences

• Guidance on questions to discuss further with healthcare professionals

This service supports informed understanding and reflection. It does not provide clinical risk assessment or diagnostic conclusions.

Genetic information can sometimes raise uncertainty, worry, difficult emotions, or complex family discussions.

This counselling-informed support session offers space to:

• Reflect on emotional responses relating to genetic information

• Discuss uncertainty or ambiguity surrounding genomic findings

• Organise thoughts, questions, and communication considerations

• Explore practical coping and support strategies

• Build confidence in engaging with genetic information and healthcare discussions

This is a supportive, counselling-informed educational session. It does not provide psychotherapy, mental health treatment, or crisis support.

For support before or after NHS or private genetics or healthcare appointments.

Sessions may include:

• Preparing questions for healthcare professionals

• Clarifying terminology or concepts discussed in appointments

• Reflecting on information received

• Organising thoughts around possible next steps or further questions

• Supporting understanding of information provided during clinical discussions

This service works alongside — not in place of — clinical care or regulated genetic counselling services.

For healthcare professionals, researchers, organisations, and patient communities seeking educational or communication-focused genomic support.

Consultations may include:

• Genomic education sessions

• Discussion of scientific literature and emerging genomic research

• Support with communicating complex genetic information clearly

• Ethical and communication considerations relating to genomics

• Educational discussion relating to research and patient-community engagement

These consultations are educational and non-clinical in nature and do not constitute clinical supervision, medical advice, or regulated genetic counselling.