Pet Loss and Grief, Trauma and Anxiety are Hard Enough ...
Finding Support Should't Be
Vancouver, BC and Online
Compassionate, trauma-informed counselling for adults navigating Pet Loss and Grief, Anxiety, Trauma, and Dental Anxiety
At your own pace. No judgement.
You deserve to be heard
Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor with the Association of Cooperative Counselling Therapists of Canada (ACCT),
EMDR trained, and a personal understanding of what it means to grieve
You do not have to carry everything alone
Whether you're grieving the loss of a beloved pet, overwhelmed by anxiety, carrying the weight of past experiences, or facing something
you can't yet put into words; you don't have to make sense of it alone.
As a Registered Master Therapeutic Counsellor (ACCT) practising in Vancouver, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space where you can pause, be heard, and begin to heal at a pace that's right for you.
Pet Loss and Grief
Trauma & EMDR
Dental Anxiety and Trauma
Losing a pet is losing a source of unconditional love, daily comfort, and connection. The grief is real, and it deserves to be treated that way. Whether your loss is recent or long ago,
I offer a space where your bond with your animal companion is honoured, not minimized.
Some experiences leave a mark; not always as a dramatic memory,
but as a feeling in the body, a pattern in relationships, or a way of moving through the world that no longer serves you.
Trauma-informed counselling offers a gentle, paced space to begin to understand and process
what you've been through.
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This is more common, and more serious than people realize. For some, it means avoiding care altogether. For others, it carries shame, fear, or a sense of being judged. With a background in dentistry, I understand this experience from both sides. -You will not be dismissed here.
Hi there, I’m glad you’re here!
I came to this work through my own experiences. The grief of losing my beloved pets. The quiet weight of trauma. And years working in dentistry.
I saw and experienced firsthand how deeply grief and trauma and dental anxiety can affect a person's life, health, and sense of safety.
These experiences are not separate from my practice; they are the heart of it. They are what I carry with me into every session, and what allows me to sit with you in yours without judging.
You deserve to be heard.
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor - RTC
Master Therapeutic Counsellor - MTC
Monique V erhoef
-You were born to thrive!
Feel free to connect if you resonate with
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Intense sadness, crying, or emotional numbness after losing a pet
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Guilt — wondering if you made the right decisions
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A sense of dread that doesn't have a clear or obvious cause
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Feeling emotionally flooded, easily triggered, or unable to calm down
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Physical symptoms of anxiety — racing heart, sweating, difficulty breathing
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Emotional overwhelm
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Life transitions
How it works
Reach out: Send me a message at a time that feels right for you. No scripts; just a few words about what's brought you here.
We connect: To see if we're a good match. There is no pressure, no commitment,and no wrong questions or answers.
Begin at your pace: Sessions are 60 minutes, offered in person in Vancouver or
online across BC. We move at a pace that feels safe and manageable for you.
EMDR Therapy & What is it?
Helping the Brain Process What Feels Stuck
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences; the "yuck" that may feel “stuck.”
Using bilateral stimulation such as eye movements or tapping, EMDR can help support the brain’s natural healing process while helping reduce emotional distress and trauma responses.
You remain fully awake, aware, and in control throughout the process.
