Ms Janice Donlon:

The counsellor is not a medical professional. They do not have medical backgrounds. The counsellor is there to support a woman through her decision. If that decision is she wishes to have an abortion, she will be provided with evidence-based information on the abortion. The information that is provided is based on Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists guidelines. Equally, if the client has particular medical issues, including mental health issues, they should be referred on to her GP to provide her with evidence on risks and complications of the procedure.