Ashley A Balsom

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Dr. Ashley A. Balsom is an Assistant Professor in Clinical Psychology at Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador. She is deeply invested in researching how infertility impacts women’s lives, from exploring effective, evidence-based interventions to understanding coping strategies and the effects on sexual function. She’s passionate about shining a light on how reproductive experiences affect individuals, especially those facing marginalization, and is committed to identifying factors that promote resilience and well-being. Her work delves into various reproductive transitions, including infertility, peripartum challenges, and menopause.

Experience

  • 2024–present
    Assistant Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • 2023–2024
    Resident, Horizon Health Authority
  • 2020–2024
    PhD, University of Regina
  • 2018–2020
    MA, University of Regina
  • 2013–2017
    BSc (Hons), Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador

Publications

  • 2024
    Testing an Evidence-Based Self-Help Program for Infertility-Related Distress: Protocol for a Randomized Controlled Trial, JMIR Research Protocols
  • 2024
    Acceptance and commitment therapy adapted for women with infertility: a pilot study of the Infertility ACTion program, Reproductive Health
  • 2024
    Pilot trial of a new self-directed psychological intervention for infertility-related distress, Pilot and Feasibility Studies
  • 2024
    Testing the efficacy of a narrative short film in educating the public about providing emotional support to individuals with fertility problems, Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • 2023
    The effect of physical activity on fertility: a mini-review, F&S Reports
  • 2022
    Sexual function among distressed women struggling to conceive without medical intervention, The Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality
  • 2021
    The relationship between psychological coping and mood across the menstrual cycle among distressed women struggling to conceive, Journal of Psychosomatic Research
  • 2021
    Psychological coping strategies associated with improved mental health in the context of infertility, Archives of women's mental health
  • 2021
    Infertility-related distress and clinical targets for psychotherapy: a qualitative study, BMJ Open
  • 2020
    The psychological impact of fertility treatment suspensions during the COVID-19 pandemic, PLoS One

Grants and Contracts

  • 2025
    Infertility Insights: Creating and Evaluating a Public Education Video on Supportive Communication
    Role:
    Principal Investigator
    Funding Source:
    NL Support

Contact Ashley for

  • General
  • Media request
  • Speaking request
  • Consulting / Advising
  • Research collaboration
  • Research supervision