A little more about my practice
Life transitions
Big or small, life is filled with transitions, or pauses as I like to call them. You may feel something is not quite right at home, work or just within yourself or you may have experienced a significant loss or sudden trauma. In times of stress, we often forget how strong we can be, that our problems are not who we are, they are something that occur externally to us. Deep down, we all possess the knowledge, strength and resilience to cope during these times, however, sometimes we just need someone to walk beside us as we find our way.
Grief and loss
Grief is an emotional response to loss, most commonly experienced as a result of the death of a loved one, however, loss comes in many forms including developmental losses, such as moving house or retirement, loss of a relationship or some aspect of self as we age for example. Grief is a very personal journey and we usually find our way through, in our own way, in our own time, however, depending on the nature and depth of loss, we sometimes need a little extra support along the way.
Pet grief and loss
Our relationship with our pets is unique, they are such a constant in our lives and the loss of that relationship is immeasurable as any animal lover will tell you. I have had animals all my life and in 2017, I had to say goodbye to one of those very special pets we meet along the way, I was heartbroken, finding the absence of his presence one of the hardest things. We face many challenges as we watch our pets age, as we support them through illness, as we prepare to say goodbye and as we find our way after they are gone. Having a likeminded presence, to just sit quietly or perhaps share a story or two of your beloved companion helps to soften the journey as you remember them with love.
End of life
Dying is part of living and death and dying are not easy subjects to talk about. As a result, we tend to leave those conversations until the last moments or sadly, until it is too late, this is a natural approach for most of us. My intention is to offer practical and emotional support, guidance and companionship to those nearing the end of this life and their families as they move from diagnosis, to end of life care, through to death and bereavement. My role is to just “be present” as you need me to be.