Information about unplanned pregnancy in Northern Ireland

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If you are faced with an unplanned pregnancy and you live in Northern Ireland, FPA in Northern Ireland can offer:

  • non-judgmental and non-directive counselling
  • information on all your options to help you decide what to do.

The FPA unplanned pregnancy counselling service

The FPA unplanned pregnancy counselling service in the only impartial, non-judgemental and non-directive service available in Northern Ireland. Two centres in Belfast and Derry see about 500 women a year. All FPA services are completely confidential.

What is non-directive counselling?

Non-directive counselling means the counsellor has no opinion about what is best for you, and is there to provide a confidential, non-judgemental and safe place for you to explore feelings around your unplanned pregnancy, and the options you feel are open to you.

Whether you are thinking about continuing with your pregnancy, or considering abortion or adoption, the counsellor will take you through the practical aspects of each choice and provide helpful information.

Spotlight on the unplanned pregnancy counselling service in Northern Ireland.


Further information

For an appointment or to find out more call FPA in Northern Ireland on 0845 122 8687.


Abortion in Northern Ireland

Abortion is legal in Northern Ireland but only in exceptional circumstances. Most women from Northern Ireland who decide to have an abortion travel to England for a private abortion. FPA counsellors in Northern Ireland can provide you with information about clinics in England when you have a non-directive counselling session. This information will not be given over the phone.

FPA in Northern Ireland also offers a counselling service for women who have had an abortion. Any woman who has had an abortion can use the service, regardless of her age, or where or when she had the abortion.




FPA helpline England
0845 122 8690

 

9am to 6pm,Monday to Friday. 

FPA helpline Northern Ireland
0845 122 8687


9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday

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