Unplanned pregnancy counselling service in Northern Ireland

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

• non-judgemental 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.

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.

Post-abortion counselling

We also offer counselling for women who have had an abortion. Any woman who has had an abortion can use this service, regardless of her age, or where or when she had the abortion.