Surrogacy Counselling & Support
Sessions are virtual and may be covered under extended health benefits.
For Intended Parents
SURROGACY 101​
FOR IP'S
Counselling Session
90-120 min | $205
Pursuing a surrogacy journey can feel complex and overwhelming, especially when navigating ethical, medical, legal, and financial decisions.
This session is designed to provide comprehensive, ethical education and guidance for your journey from A to Z. The session covers how to safely and ethically find and match with a surrogate, explores agency-based versus independent journeys, and reviews key financial, medical, and legal considerations, as well as surrogacy etiquette and best practices.
We’ll also discuss industry roles and supports, helping you understand who to work with and when, so you can make informed, values-aligned decisions.
Intended parents leave the session feeling prepared, empowered, and confident, with a clear understanding of their options, next steps, and what to expect moving forward.
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We’ll also discuss industry roles and supports, helping you understand who to work with and when, so you can make informed, values-aligned decisions.
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Intended parents leave the session feeling prepared, empowered, and confident, with a clear understanding of their options, next steps, and what to expect moving forward.
forward in their journey.
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Surrogacy is a journey with many moving
parts, and having ongoing support can
make all the difference.
Multipacks provide consistent one-on-one guidance tailored to your unique path, from matching to the medical and legal steps,
always focusing on emotional and relational aspects, while offering savings when
booked as a package.
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*MULTIPACKS INCLUDE:
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â‹’ Chat support between sessions
â‹’ Exclusive surrogacy resources,
guides & templates AND MORE!​
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**All sessions are delivered virtually
surrogacy counselling
Single Counselling Session:
60 min | $155
Surrogacy can bring up complex emotions, questions, and decisions at every stage of the journey — and sometimes you need support in the moment, not a full program.
These stand-alone one-on-one counselling sessions offer intended parents a flexible, supportive space to receive guidance as needs arise. Sessions may focus on navigating matching and communication, preparing for or processing clinic appointments, managing relationship dynamics, or simply having a safe place to explore the emotional impact of the surrogacy journey.
Surrogacy counselling provides emotional support, reflection, and practical guidance, helping you feel more grounded and supported as you move forward.
Please note: This service does not replace the Surrogacy 101 session, which provides foundational education and planning for the journey.
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Surrogacy counselling provides emotional support, reflection, and practical guidance, helping you feel more grounded and supported as you move forward.
Please note: This service does not replace the Surrogacy 101 session, which provides foundational education and planning
for the journey.
psychosocial assessments
implications counselling FOR IPs​
60 min session + report
$245
Implications counselling is a required step for intended parents pursuing surrogacy or
third-party reproduction. These sessions provide a safe space to explore the emotional, relational, and practical considerations of growing your family through surrogacy, donor eggs, sperm, or embryos. Together, we’ll review what the process means for you, your partner (if applicable), your future child, and your wider support system.
Following the session, a written report can be provided for your fertility clinic as part of the requirements to move forward with treatment.​​​​​​​​​​​​
surrogate & donor​
assessments​
60 min session + report​​
$245
As part of the process for third-party reproduction in Canada, surrogates and donors complete a psychosocial assessment with a qualified mental health professional. These sessions are a supportive space to explore readiness, expectations, support systems, and the emotional considerations involved in donation or carrying for another family.
After the assessment, a written report is provided to your fertility clinic to meet requirements and to ensure everyone feels prepared, supported, and informed moving forward.
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Surrogate Support Services
Alycia King, Surrogate Support Coordinator
2X SURROGATE â‹’ SURROGACY EDUCATOR & ADVOCATE
The basics: surrogacy 101
for surrogates
monthly surrogate support package
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Book a discovery call to learn more about surrogate support services
or email alycia@definingjourneys.com for more information!
For surrogates
WHO WE WORK WITH
At Defining Journeys, we are committed to inclusive surrogacy support. Our services support those who are:
â‹’ considering surrogacy
â‹’ are actively on a surrogacy journey
â‹’ already have children born via surrogacy
â‹’ are on independent journeys or on agency-supported journeys
â‹’ Canadian citizens embarking on a Canadian surrogacy journey
â‹’ international IPs embarking on a Canadian surrogacy journey
â‹’ Canadian surrogates seeking support
â‹’ have already been on more than one journey

