Pet Bereavement
Losing your pet or companion animal is a heart breaking and devastating experience. Having to make the decision to put your pet to sleep is probably one of the hardest decisions you'll ever have to make. You might be experiencing deep sadness and despair and your grief might feel overwhelming and difficult to deal with.
Pet Bereavement is often a hidden grief because people don't talk about it or don't understand this type of loss. How often have you heard "it's only a dog?" Comments like this are not only hurtful but they can leave you feeling isolated and alone. What's worse you might start to think you shouldn't feel upset. I want to reassure you that it is absolutely okay and normal to be upset about losing your pet or companion animal and that the pain you feel is real and valid.
Depending on the circumstances of your pet's death, you might also be left with complicated feelings such as anger, shame and guilt. You might feel like you've failed your pet or let them down by not doing enough or for not being able to save them. You might feel guilty about showing impatience or struggling to make decisions about their care. You might feel like grief is creating distance between you and your pet and feel terrified of forgetting them.
I will help you to talk through your feelings and what you are experiencing in a safe, compassionate and non judgmental space. Together we will explore what your loss means to you and how it is affecting you and your well being. Often when we are grieving we stop looking after ourselves but self care is important, especially during this difficult time. We will look at the things that might help you to take care of yourself.
A warm welcome awaits you!
To book your free, introductory phone call, please get in touch.
I look forward to hearing from you :)
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How Pet Bereavement Therapy can help you
* provides you with a confidential space to talk about what you are going through
* gives you a space to feel heard and listened to, somewhere where you don't have to hide your pain
* helps you to better understand what the loss of your pet means to you
* validates your feelings of grief and loss
* helps you to understand your grief and what it looks like for you
* helps you to express and to process your feelings
* helps you to recognise and explore how your grief might be affecting your health and emotional wellbeing
* includes practical advice on how you can take care of yourself during this difficult time
* includes memorial ideas for your pet
* includes information on the grieving process
* tailored to your needs
