CAN YOU HELP ME WITH MY DEVASTATING GRIEF?

I am so deeply sorry for the pain you are going through. Losing a beloved pet is heartbreaking, and the grief that follows can feel overwhelming. It was certainly overwhelming for me. What you are experiencing is real, valid, and worthy of care and compassion.

While nothing can erase the sadness immediately, you do not have to face this alone. I will walk alongside you, whether you need a safe space to share your feelings, guidance on coping day by day, or simply the reassurance that others truly understand the depth of your loss.

Please know that healing begins with small steps. I will do my very best to help you carry the love you shared while gently easing the weight of your grief.

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HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?

No matter the circumstances, whether your dog has peacefully reached the end of their natural life or you’ve faced the unbearable shock of losing them too soon, the pain is real and profound. The bond we share with our pets is unconditional, and when that bond is broken, it leaves a space in our hearts that feels impossible to fill.

Sadly, not everyone fully understands the depth of this loss. You may find that friends or family try to comfort you, but don’t quite grasp the enormity of your grief. That’s why talking to someone outside your immediate circle, someone who truly acknowledges and validates the love you shared, can make such a difference.

It’s important to remember that grief has no time limit and no rulebook. For some, it softens over weeks or months; for others, it may take much longer. What matters is permitting yourself to feel, to mourn, and to heal in your own way and at your own pace.

You don’t have to go through this alone. Support is here whenever you’re ready to reach out.

 

WHEN SHOULD I REACH OUT FOR SUPPORT?

Losing a beloved companion can feel overwhelming, and everyone’s experience of grief is different. You may find yourself seeking guidance for many reasons; practical, emotional, or both. A compassionate, accredited counsellor can walk alongside you and help with questions such as:

“I wasn’t prepared for how deeply this loss would affect me, is it normal to feel this way?”

“I’ve said goodbye, but now I feel so lonely and isolated.”

“How can I help my child cope with losing their pet?”

“The circumstances of my pet’s passing were traumatic, how can I process this?”

“I’m not sure when the ‘right time’ is for euthanasia. How do I make such a painful decision?”

“I feel guilty about the choices I made, what if I got it wrong?”

“How will my other pet cope without their bonded companion?”

“What happens to my pet’s ashes, what are the burial choices?”

You may also have very practical concerns from how to manage your pet’s belongings, to worries about transporting a sick pet to the vet, or even how to raise a concern about veterinary care.

Whatever you are facing, you don’t have to go through it alone. Reaching out for support can bring comfort, clarity, and a safe space to share your feelings.