Two genetic counsellors standing at a whiteboard with their backs to the camera, writing out a family tree.

Resources for genetic counsellors

Whether you are considering a career in genetic counselling, or working as an educator and looking for support to explain the impact of the discipline, here is a collection of resources showcasing current research and practical information to help you succeed.

Free and accessible to anyone, anywhere in the world, our resources, many created in collaboration with esteemed academic institutions, expert healthcare professionals, and patient groups, demonstrate the increasing importance of the profession and the value of research in evolving clinical practice.

 
A genetic counsellor facing a patient.

Genetic counselling in action

Screen shot from a video. Shows a genetic counsellor in centre, with the words 'I have really strong memories of heart wrenching clinical consultations' written to her left

Voices of genetic counsellors (films)

Text: 'The course at Manchester was very much based on the curriculum that I had at the University of California, Berkeley. The course was known for a very large psychological orientation. I transported that, basically.' Photo of genetic counsellor Lauren Kerzin-Storrar in black and white in the background.

The evolution of genetic counselling

The Francis Crick Auditorium, shot of the stage down tiered seating.

World Congress on Genetic Counselling 2021