A Counsellor Who Has Lived It
Understanding that goes beyond training
Zoya Snitkovski brings something rare to fertility counselling: not only professional qualifications and extensive counselling experience, but a deeply personal understanding of the fertility journey.
Zoya's connection to this work goes beyond her training. She understands firsthand the emotional terrain of fertility treatment — the hope, the anxiety of waiting, the grief of setbacks, and the quiet resilience it takes to keep going. When clients sit with her, they are not explaining themselves to someone reading from a textbook.
This authentic empathy means clients feel genuinely understood from the very first session — not just professionally supported, but truly heard by someone who gets it.
Her approach combines this personal empathy with evidence-based therapeutic techniques, creating a space that is both professionally grounded and profoundly human.
"I bring both professional expertise and genuine personal understanding to every fertility counselling session."
Areas of Support
What Zoya can help you with
01
The emotional weight of each cycle
Every IVF cycle carries immense hope — and the crash of a failed cycle can feel devastating. Zoya provides a space to process the full emotional spectrum: the anticipation before egg retrieval, the anxiety of the two-week wait, and the grief that follows when a cycle does not succeed.
02
Relationship strain during fertility treatment
IVF places enormous pressure on couples. Partners often grieve differently, communicate differently, and cope differently. Zoya supports both individuals and couples in navigating these tensions — helping you stay connected rather than drifting apart under the weight of treatment.
03
Grief, loss, and repeated failure
The grief of failed cycles, miscarriage, or the decision to stop treatment is real and profound — yet often invisible to the outside world. Zoya offers a compassionate, non-judgmental space to grieve fully, without the pressure to 'stay positive' or 'keep trying.'
04
Identity, purpose, and the question of 'what next'
When fertility treatment becomes all-consuming, many people lose touch with who they are beyond the journey. Zoya helps clients reconnect with their sense of self, explore their values, and find meaning — whether the outcome is a successful pregnancy, donor conception, adoption, or choosing to live child-free.
05
Decision-making at difficult crossroads
How many more cycles? Donor eggs or embryos? Surrogacy? Stopping treatment? These decisions carry enormous emotional weight. Zoya provides a calm, supportive space to explore your options with clarity and without judgment.
06
Support after a successful pregnancy
The anxiety does not always end with a positive test. Many IVF parents experience heightened anxiety throughout pregnancy and into parenthood. Zoya supports clients through this transition, helping them move from fear to trust in their new reality.
Who This Is For
You don't have to be in crisis to reach out
Fertility counselling is for anyone whose emotional wellbeing is being affected by the journey to parenthood — at any stage, and regardless of the outcome.
You do not need to be in crisis. You simply need a space where you can speak honestly, be heard without judgment, and find your footing again.
Individuals currently undergoing IVF or other fertility treatments
Couples experiencing relationship strain during fertility treatment
Those grieving a failed cycle, miscarriage, or the end of treatment
People navigating decisions about donor conception, surrogacy, or adoption
Those who have achieved pregnancy after IVF and are experiencing anxiety
Individuals processing the decision to live child-free
Anyone who feels isolated, overwhelmed, or unsupported during their fertility journey
Common Questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to be currently going through IVF to see Zoya?
No. Zoya supports clients at every stage — before starting treatment, during active cycles, after a failed cycle, following a successful pregnancy, or when processing the decision to stop treatment altogether.
Can couples attend sessions together?
Yes. Zoya offers both individual and couples sessions for those navigating fertility treatment together. Many couples find that joint sessions help them communicate more openly and support each other more effectively.
Are sessions available online?
Yes. Zoya offers online counselling to clients across Australia and internationally, making it easy to access support from the comfort of your home — particularly important during the physically and emotionally demanding phases of treatment.
How is this different from the counselling offered by my fertility clinic?
Clinic-based counselling is typically brief and focused on the medical decision-making process. Zoya offers ongoing, in-depth emotional support across the full journey — including the grief, relationship strain, and identity questions that clinic counsellors rarely have time to address.
What does Zoya charge for IVF counselling sessions?
Individual sessions are $150 for 60 minutes. Couples sessions are $200 for 60 minutes. A free 10-minute initial consultation is available so you can connect with Zoya before committing to a session.
Take the First Step
You deserve support that truly understands
Whether you are in the middle of a cycle, recovering from loss, or trying to find your way forward, Zoya is here. A free 10-minute consultation is available so you can connect before committing to a session.
Melbourne & Online Across Australia and Internationally