Trauma-Informed Counselling forPet Loss and Grief, Anxiety & Trauma
Warm, compassionate support for adults navigating
Pet Loss and Grief | Trauma and Emotional Overwhelm | Anxiety | Dental Anxiety and Dental Trauma
You were born to thrive!
You do not have to carry everything alone
Life can bring experiences that feel overwhelming, painful, or difficult to make sense of. Whether you are grieving the loss of a beloved pet, struggling with anxiety, carrying the effects of trauma, or facing a challenging life transition, counselling can offer a supportive space to pause, process,and heal.
My approach is warm, trauma-informed, and grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for your unique experience.
I am looking forward learning about your challenges, your life journey, your hopes and your dreams.
Pet Loss and Grief
Support for pet loss, anticipatory grief, caregiver burden, end-of-life decisions, and life after loss.
Trauma & EMDR
Trauma-informed counselling and EMDR therapy to help process difficult experiences, reduce distress, and support healing.
Dental Anxiety and Trauma
Support for dental anxiety, dental trauma, fear of procedures, and related stress.
Hi there, I’m glad you’re here!
I believe counselling should feel supportive, respectful, and human.
As a trauma-informed counsellor, I offer a gentle and collaborative approach that honours each person’s unique experiences, and pace.
My work is especially focused on grief, trauma, anxiety, and the human-animal bond.
Sessions are confidential, compassionate, and non-judgmental, providing a safe space to process experiences and support your journey.
Monique V erhoef
Registered Therapeutic Counsellor - RTC
Master Therapeutic Counsellor - MTC
Counselling May Support
What is EMDR Therapy
Helping the Brain Process What Feels Stuck
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Pet Loss
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Grief & Loss
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Trauma
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Anxiety & Panic
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Emotional Overwhelm
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Stress
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Dental Anxiety
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma therapy that helps the brain process distressing experiences 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.
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200-1892 W Broadway, Vancouver, BC
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778-724-0522
Believe you can and you’re halfway there
Theodore Roosevelt
In Loving Memory
My pets were more than just pets—they were my companions, teachers, and cherished members of my family.
Through loving and losing them, I gained a deeper appreciation for the profound bond we share with animals and the unique grief that follows their loss.
Their memory continues to inspire the work I do supporting others through pet loss and bereavement.
