Overcoming Pet Loss, Grief, Trauma and Dental Trauma.
You were born to thrive!
Counselling with a focus for Grief, Trauma, and Dental Anxiety In-Person & Online
Are you struggling with grief, trauma, or fear of the dentist? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to go through it alone either.
I provide compassionate, trauma-informed therapy for people navigating pet loss, grief, emotional trauma, and dental anxiety.
Hi there, I’m glad you’re here!
I am a Registered Therapeutic Counsellor with a special interest in pet loss and grief, trauma, and dental anxiety.
My work is grounded not only in professional training, but also in lived experience of supporting people through some of their most vulnerable moments.
Having experienced the deep pain of losing a beloved pet myself, I know how isolating and overwhelming that loss can feel. Grief is not just sadness—it’s the silence in their favourite spot, the absence of familiar routines, and the emptiness where their unconditional love once lived. You don’t have to carry that alone.
I also know how past trauma can linger in the body and mind, shaping how safe the world feels and how difficult it can be to move forward. Healing may feel daunting, but it can also be very liberating when approached with care, pacing, and support.
For those struggling with dental anxiety, my years of experience in the dental field—comforting and guiding patients through fear—have given me a deep understanding of how real and powerful this experience is. You deserve to feel safe, understood, and in control of your care.
My role is to offer a steady, compassionate space where your experiences can be expressed without judgment, at your own pace. We can work toward restoring a sense of safety, connection, and confidence in yourself and your life.
Monique V erhoef
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor - RTC
Master Therapeutic Counsellor - MTC
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I wonder if you are connecting with any of these struggles?
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Does the loss of your beloved pet leave you feeling lost, numb, or overwhelmed? Pet loss grief can take many forms—anticipatory grief before the loss, delayed grief surfacing months later, or inhibited grief when emotions feel stuck. Some carry cumulative grief, mourning multiple losses at once. Coping with pet loss can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.
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Are intrusive thoughts, nightmares, or emotional numbness weighing you down? Does trauma make daily life exhausting, leaving you on edge, avoiding places, or struggling with anxiety, guilt, or shame? PTSD symptoms and past wounds can make it hard to move forward, but healing is possible.
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Does the thought of the dentist trigger panic, rapid heartbeat, or dread? Maybe it’s the fear of pain, losing control, or even the sound of dental instruments. Working on your dental anxiety can help ease your fears so you can regain confidence in your care.
Support is offered in a safe and non-judgmental space, to explore emotions, allowing grief, trauma, anxiety, and daily stressors to be processed at a comfortable pace. Over time, this can lead to greater self-understanding, resilience, and a renewed sense of purpose.
Believe you can and you’re halfway there
Theodore Roosevelt
Introducing Lauda-WuYi
Meet Lauda – a resilient spirit with a captivating story. Surviving a life-threatening car accident and crossing borders at just one year old, she emerged stronger, embodying an extraordinary character. Trained in therapy by her sister Chloë, Lauda, now in a wheelchair, forms deep connections with vulnerable individuals and dogs. Her passions include lounging, forest hikes, and savoring life's beauty. With a unique ability to enhance sessions, Lauda is ready to bring her special touch when called upon.
In Loving Memory
I am very sad to announce that my co-therapist Chloë is no longer with us. As a registered international therapy dog, she has comforted so many people and has touched many lives in general! She was and still is my inspiration for the work that I do now. I promised her to keep her spirit alive.
She may have died, but my love for her never will!