Valentyna Bondarenko
CLINICAL HYPNOTHERAPIST · MONACO AND ONLINE
IVF AND FERTILITY SUPPORT
They care about your eggs, your embryos, your results.
I care about you.
Emotional and psychological support for women going through IVF and fertility treatment — from someone who has been exactly where you are.
If you’re in IVF, you already know this part.
— The dozens of injections — and for some of us, the fear of the needle every single time.
— The hormones that turn your moods into a storm you can’t control.
— The fights with your partner, who loves you but can’t understand what this feels like from the inside.
— The months, sometimes years, of preparation. The supplements, the diets, the “doing everything right.”
— The moment you stop feeling like yourself at all.
— And underneath it all: everyone is focused on the outcome. No one asks how you are.
If you read that and felt “finally, someone gets it” — that’s exactly why I’m here.
MY STORY
I’m Valentyna — and I’ve lived this
I’m Valentyna Bondarenko, a clinical hypnotherapist. But before any of that — I went through IVF myself, with every complication you can imagine.
I have a phobia of needles. So every single injection was its own battle, every day a struggle before the day had even begun. Then came the withdrawal when I stopped the hormones — the crash most people never warn you about. That's where emotional support during IVF is needed.
The complications. The polyps that grew and grew until I needed surgery. The cycle that failed. The polyps that grew back, and the second surgery. The embryo I lost.
And through all of it — the mood swings, the hormonal shifts that made me a stranger to myself, and the deepest loneliness I’ve known. Not physical. I had people around me. But emotionally, mentally, I was completely alone in it.
That’s why I created this space — the support group and the small circles. Not to talk about embryos, or protocols, or results. To take care of the one person everyone else forgets: you.
Again, and again, and again.
This isn’t “just stress”
The emotional toll of IVF is real and well-documented. Anxiety and low mood rise sharply during treatment — and significantly after a failed cycle. Yet emotional support is almost never part of the medical plan.
You don’t have to hold all of this alone, and you don’t have to “be strong” through it by yourself. Support during and after IVF isn’t a luxury — it’s how you protect your mental health through one of the hardest things you’ll ever do. An online IVF support group can be exactly the right place to start.
WHAT THIS SPACE GIVES YOU
— A community that understands
No explaining why you feel low. Women going through IVF and fertility treatment, who simply get it.
— Professional guidance
As a clinical hypnotherapist, I bring real emotional and psychological support — tools to calm anxiety and keep your sense of self through it all.
— A space about you
Not your ovaries. Not your results. Your mind, your heart, your wellbeing — during treatment and after, whatever the outcome.
Two ways to get support
Start free in the community, or join a small weekly circle.
Join the free support community
A private group for women going through IVF and fertility treatment. Connection, understanding, and gentle support — no cost, no pressure.
Join a weekly support circle
Small groups (max 5 women), meeting weekly online with professional guidance and guided relaxation. A safe, steady space to process it all.
CREDENTIALS
Qualified support, alongside your medical care.
Valentyna Bondarenko — Clinical Hypnotherapist (DHyp, ICCHP), APHP-registered and a member of the International Hypnotherapy Association (IHA). Positive Psychotherapy consultant.
Online psychological and emotional support groups for women going through IVF and infertility — worldwide, in English, Russian and Ukrainian. In-person sessions also available at my office in Monaco.
My support complements your medical care — it never replaces it. I work alongside your clinic and your team, caring for the part of this journey they don’t have time to hold: you.
QUESTIONS
Questions women often ask
Who is this support for?
Women going through IVF or fertility treatment, waiting for results, recovering from an unsuccessful cycle, or coping after miscarriage.
Does this replace my clinic or doctor?
No. This support complements your medical care and never replaces it. I give no medical advice and always refer back to your doctor when needed.
Can hypnotherapy improve my chances of IVF success?
I make no claims about pregnancy outcomes. The aim of my work is to help you cope with stress, anxiety and the emotional weight of treatment, so you feel more supported along the way.
How do sessions work?
Private one-to-one sessions and small support groups of up to 5 women, online or in person in Beausoleil, next to Monaco, in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
Can my partner or family get support too?
Yes. I offer sessions for partners and family members to help them understand what IVF feels like and how to support you.
How much does it cost?
One-to-one sessions are €95. The weekly support circles are €80 per month, and the online community is free.