12/01/2025
Peace Lily Therapies is an end-of-life and grief counselling support for people and pets. Also providing Animal Companion Celebrant services for pets.
End-of-life Counselling*
End-of-life counselling is particularly important for those facing the imminent loss of a pet or a human loved one. This specialized form of support helps individuals prepare emotionally for the inevitable, addressing anticipatory grief and the complex feelings that arise as the end approaches. Clients are supported to create meaningful goodbyes, to honour the life and memories of their loved ones, and establish a support system to lean on during this challenging time.
For pet owners, end-of-life counselling can also provide support for making compassionate decisions about their pet's care, ensuring the pet's comfort and dignity in its final days. It validates the deep bonds formed with pets and acknowledges the legitimacy of their grief, offering solace and understanding.
A qualified End-of-Life Doula for both humans and pets, Karen supports clients to navigate the emotional complexities of impending loss with a gentle and understanding approach. The support provided contributes to a dignified and peaceful transition, acknowledging the profound bonds we share with our loved ones.
Grief Counselling*
The loss of a pet or a loved one can be devastating, and the emotional turmoil that follows can be overwhelming. The loss of a human loved one brings an incomparable void, shaking the very foundations of our lives. Similarly, the pain of losing a beloved pet is often underestimated, yet for many, it is the same as losing a human loved one. Pets offer unconditional love and companionship and are members of our family, making their absence deeply felt.
Grieving is a natural response to such profound losses, but navigating through it can feel isolating and confusing. Counselling can provide a safe space to express feelings, explore memories, and develop coping strategies. Whether you have lost a pet or a loved one, support is provided to process your grief, and move towards acceptance and healing. Through understanding and support, your struggle with grief can turn into a journey of emotional resilience and recovery.
Animal Companion Celebrant ™
Holding a celebration of life, or a funeral can play a large part in our healing after suffering a loss. With budgets in mind, every celebration is prepared in conjunction with the family and individualised to honour the life of the deceased pet. Losing a pet is usually a child’s first encounter with death. The kids are encouraged to play an important part in the ceremony, so they feel included and supported to begin the journey to understanding that sadness, death, and grief are all a natural part of life.
Just as we are all unique, the way we grieve is too. Counselling sessions and pet celebrant services are all individual and tailored to your specific needs.
* Online counselling sessions are available Australia wide. Walk and talk counselling sessions and celebrant services are available in the Cairns, Port Douglas, Atherton Tablelands, Cassowary Coast areas only.
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Peace Lily Therapies offers counselling and end-of-life support for people and pets, focusing on grief, loss, anxiety, depression, and work stress.
