Carmel Dennehy

In February 2026, Carmel gained accreditation as a Breathworks Mindfulness Teacher with a special interest in supporting individuals and couples navigating their reproductive and fertility journeys. Since 2025, she has led the Mindfulness for Stress programmes within the Reproductive Medicine Unit (RMU) at University College London Hospital (UCLH). Carmel is committed to extending Mindfulness for Health programmes to young cancer survivors experiencing health-related concerns, supporting them to make informed and considered decisions about their reproductive futures. In 2022, she contributed a chapter on fertility preservation to Problem Solving in Cancer and Fertility. With over 25 years’ experience as an accredited psychotherapist, Carmel offers a depth of clinical expertise grounded in compassion. She hopes to provide a supportive space for those who may feel emotionally overwhelmed, not quite themselves, or finding life particularly challenging. Since 2000, Carmel has worked as a psychotherapist and trained as a couples therapist and group supervisor. For over 15 years, Carmel has also served as an honorary guest lecturer at University College London, contributing to two MSc programmes.

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