Genetic and Nutritional Consultancy | Personalised Health Guidance

What is Genetic Counsellor

A genetic counsellor is a healthcare professional with expertise in genetics and counselling. They combine scientific knowledge with communication skills to help you understand how your genes may influence your health and to support you in making informed and confident decisions.

They do not diagnose medical conditions but interpret and explain what your genetic findings mean for you.

Genetic counsellors are trained in

Human genetics and genomics
Risk assessment and interpretation of genetic test results
Emotional and psychological support for individuals and families
Ethical and privacy considerations in genetic data

When to Consider Genetic Counselling

Many people choose to speak with a genetic counsellor before making important health or family planning decisions.

Some individuals seek counselling when they are planning to have children because they already know they are carriers of a specific condition and want their partner to be tested. Others may not have a known risk but would like to have carrier screening to better understand their chances of having a healthy child.

In some families, a relative may have been diagnosed with a genetic condition, and other members wish to know whether they could also carry the same variant.

During your consultation, your counsellor will collect detailed information about your personal and family medical history to assess your level of risk and discuss any available options. They will also explain how most genetic conditions occur and are inherited, helping you make informed decisions for yourself and your family.

Pre Test Genetic Consultation

Before any testing takes place, a genetic counsellor will help you explore which genetic screening or health test may be right for you or your family. The goal of this session is to ensure you understand what each test can reveal and to prepare you for what to expect. During this session, you will learn the below mentioned.

This consultation helps you make confident and responsible choices about genetic testing.

Learn about different types of genetic tests such as carrier screening, newborn genetic screening, sports performance genetics, and comprehensive genomic testing

Understand the benefits and limitations of each option

Discuss how results could impact you and your family

Review privacy, consent, and data protection standards

What Does a Genetic Consultation Include

A genetic consultation is a one to one session designed to help you understand and apply your genetic insights. During your consultation, you can expect the following:

Pre Consultation Review

The counsellor reviews your genetic test results and, where relevant, your personal and family medical history.

Explanation of Results

The counsellor explains what your test results mean in clear and accessible language. You will discuss the genes analysed, any variants identified, and what current research says about their potential significance.

Personalised Guidance

You will receive evidence based recommendations to help you manage or monitor specific health traits. This may include lifestyle adjustments, preventive strategies, or follow up

Family and Reproductive Planning

For carrier screening or hereditary risk assessments, the counsellor can help you understand inheritance patterns and potential implications for family members.

Emotional Support and Decision Making

Genetic information can sometimes be overwhelming. Counsellors provide guidance and reassurance to help you process complex emotions and decisions calmly.

Our Services

Carrier Screening Counselling

Many people carry genetic variants that do not affect their own health but may increase the risk of having a child with an inherited condition. Carrier screening counselling helps you understand your risk and your options before or during pregnancy. The counsellor will review your results, explain inheritance patterns, and discuss next steps if both parents are found to be carriers of the same condition. You will receive a detailed report with clear recommendations and options for reproductive planning.

Newborn Genetic Consultation

Early genetic insight can be one of the most valuable tools for lifelong health. Our newborn consultation helps parents understand what the newborn screening tests identify and how to interpret results. You will learn how your baby’s genetic and metabolic markers can provide early guidance on nutrition, growth, and potential health risks. If a variant or marker requires follow up, your counsellor will explain its meaning and discuss any additional testing or preventive actions.

Sports and Performance Genetics Counselling

Your genetics can influence how your body responds to exercise, nutrition, and recovery. This consultation helps you interpret your sports performance genetic test and understand how to use your results to improve performance safely. Your counsellor will explain how genes related to endurance, strength, recovery, and metabolism interact with your training and lifestyle. This consultation is ideal for athletes, fitness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to optimise physical performance and resilience.

Comprehensive Genomic Consultation

For individuals who have taken or are considering a broad genomic analysis, this consultation provides an overview of what whole genome or large panel testing can reveal. The counsellor helps you interpret health-related findings, discusses relevant variants, and offers guidance on follow up steps for long term wellbeing and disease prevention.

Post Test Genetic Counselling

Post test counselling helps you interpret your results once your genetic testing is complete. It is designed to ensure you fully understand what your results mean and how to use them to protect your health and your family’s wellbeing.

If your results indicate an increased risk, your counsellor can refer you to appropriate healthcare specialists. For those concerned about reproductive risks, options such as pre implantation genetic diagnosis or prenatal testing can be discussed.

If your previous test was limited or incomplete, you may be advised to consider further testing for a clearer and more complete result.

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Review the findings of your test results

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Explain the meaning and inheritance of any identified variants

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Provide a personalised risk assessment based on your family history

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Discuss implications for relatives and future generations

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Recommend next steps such as screening or medical follow up

Why It Matters

Genetic information can provide valuable insight into your health predispositions, but its interpretation requires care and scientific understanding. A genetic consultation ensures you use this information responsibly and effectively to make informed choices about your wellbeing.

How to Book

Phenome Longevity offers online one to one consultations with certified genetic counsellors. Once your test results are ready, you can schedule your session through the Phenome Longevity app.

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