Healing Hearts, Rebuilding Lives: Therapeutic Counselling with an interest in Overcoming Pet Loss, Grief, Trauma and Dental Trauma.
You were born to thrive!
"I am looking forward learning about your challenges, your life journey, your hopes and your dreams"
HI! I am Monique.
I'm a registered master therapeutic counsellor specializing in pet loss and grief, trauma and dental anxiety.
Having experienced the deep pain of pet loss myself, I truly understand how isolating and overwhelming it can feel. Grief isn’t just sadness—it’s the silence in their favourite spot, the emptiness where their love once lived. You don’t have to carry this alone.
I also know firsthand how past trauma can weigh heavily, making it hard to move forward. Healing can feel daunting, but it’s also incredibly liberating.
For those struggling with dental anxiety, my years of experience comforting patients have given me a deep understanding of this fear; you deserve to feel safe, understood, and in control.
Together, we’ll create a safe space to help you process, heal, and reclaim your strength.You deserve to feel safe, understood, and in control.
Monique Verhoef
RTC, 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.
Together, we’ll explore techniques to help you express your emotions in a healthy way. I strive to create a safe space to explore your grief or trauma, where you can process loss, anxiety, and daily stressors. As you gain deeper insight into your experiences, you may discover new areas of growth, resilience, and 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!