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Tangerine Lotus Pet Bereavement Counselling

Welcome

  • Are you looking for guidance while caring for your sick or elderly pet? Are you worrying about their pain and/or suffering? Are you considering euthanasia? 
  • Perhaps you have already lost your pet and are feeling their absence every day. 
  • As well as being a qualified and registered pet bereavement counsellor, I am a qualified psychotherapist and accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). 
  • I am also trained in canine care, behaviour and welfare. I have two dogs myself, and I am passionate about all animals.
  • I understand how devastating it is to lose a pet. It's like losing a member of our family.
  • Our pets give us so much love and bring happiness and comfort into our lives. Their death deserves our respect, and as an animal lover, you deserve compassion and support. 



"Talking things through with Joanne helped me come to terms with my loss. I felt she listened and really understood what I was going through."


Testimonial

What does a Pet Bereavement Counsellor Do?

Here are a few ways that I can help:

  • Provide practical and emotional support before, during and after the end of a pet's life.
  • Offer information and guidance around difficult decisions relating to euthanasia and aftercare (cremation, burial etc).
  • Provide counselling for bereavement and loss.
  • Provide compassionate understanding and practical support should your emotions become overwhelming. 
  • Suggest coping strategies for navigating anniversaries, memorials and other difficult life events.
  • Provide support for children, older adults and surviving pets that might also be grieving.  



My Pet Loss Services

One-to-One Counselling

Given I am a qualified pet bereavement counsellor and psychotherapeutic counsellor, unlike most other pet bereavement counsellors I offer a unique opportunity to support you with your bereavement and loss, without the need to refer you to a a different therapist should you also require treatment for more complex mental health problems, including severe anxiety, chronic depression and complicated grief. 


I am trained to use CBT and Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD) to treat anxiety and depression, respectively. These are evidenced based approaches that are endorsed by the NHS.

Online Support Group

Talking to other people who are experiencing similar feelings to you can be helpful for some people. I facilitate a monthly online drop-in support group. This is a space where you can share your valuable memories and feelings about your pets in a non-judgemental environment, in real time. 

Additional Support Materials & Links

I provide resources that can be used alongside counselling as additional support. My blog contains a variety of articles that offer practical support for pet bereavement. I also provide links to pet bereavement support materials from the Blue Cross and the Ralph Site. These links can be accessed towards the end of this page. 

Tangerine Lotus Availability & Fees

Availability & Fees

  • I offer in-person sessions at a number of locations in Manchester (including OL4 & M21), as well as online and telephone sessions. 
  • I also offer a hybrid approach (in-person & online/phone).
  • I am flexible and I can fit into your schedule. 
  • My standard fees start at £45 for a 50 minute online or telephone counselling session. 
  • Online support groups are £10 per session.

Clinical Associations & Qualifications

Professional Associations

Registered Member of the Association of Pet Bereavement Counsellors (APBC). 

Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)


Pet Bereavement Counselling & Welfare Qualifications

Certificate in Pet Loss Grief Counselling. The British College of Canine Studies. 

Diploma in Canine Care, Behaviour and Welfare. Learndirect.   

Clinical Qualifications

PG Diploma in Person Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), Metanoia Institute, London.

PG Certificate in Therapeutic Counselling Supervision,  Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). 

Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).

Diploma in Cognitive Behavioural Skills and Theory, Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).

Certificate in Counselling Studies, Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB).

Certificate in Counselling Skills, Counselling and Psychotherapy Central Awarding Body (CPCAB). 

Contact

Contact

Make an Appointment or Book a Group Place Via the BACP

BACP Profile

or Email: tangerine.lotus99@gmail.com

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Tangerine Lotus Pet Loss Blog Articles

28th August 2025:  Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day: 28th August: Building Connections and Support When Honouring the Pets we Miss.


4th July 2025:  Pet Remembrance Day on the 5th July: Honouring the Love.

                          

26th June 2025: Five Steps to the Rainbow Bridge and Beyond.


Link to Blog



Useful Link: The Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service

The Blue Cross is a respected animal welfare charity in the UK, that offers a Pet Bereavement Support Service that is specifically tailored for people grieving pets. This is not a counselling service, however the line/email/chat is staffed by volunteer listeners who understand pet loss. They are not offering formal therapy, but they do provide a compassionate ear and can give information on coping and resources. This is a free and confidential service available nationwide. It’s available every day from 8:30am to 8:30pm (so 12 hours a day, every day of the week). 


 Blue Cross Pet Loss Support | Pet Loss 


Useful Link: The Ralph Site

The Ralph Site is a not-for-profit online service. It provides articles, memorial pages, and a supportive online community. This website offers advice on coping with grief, personal stories, and links to further help. They even have sections on specific issues like pet loss trauma, helping children with pet loss, etc. The Ralph Site is peer support service and not a counselling service. However, it is a trusted resource where many people find comfort. It’s free and online information is available 24 hours a day. 


 Pet loss support from the Ralph Site 


Thank You

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