Erica Monks
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About me
My name is Erica and I specialise in pet bereavement counselling. I particularly focus on addressing the often-overlooked grief that comes with pet loss. Many people, including employers, may devalue this grief, making it even harder to cope with. This can lead to feelings of shame and the need to hide your true emotions. In our sessions, I offer a safe, judgement-free space where you can honour your family member and work through your grief without feeling ashamed.
In addition to helping you process the pain of loss, I also provide support when your pet is very sick, facing the difficult decision of euthanasia, or if you're struggling with guilt about welcoming a new pet into your life. My goal is to help you through these challenging times with compassion and understanding, allowing you to heal and cherish them memories of your beloved pet. With 7 dogs of my own and extensive experience in breeding dogs and managing two dog play fields, I understand the profound bond between humans and their animal companions. Please reach out if you need a caring and empathetic ear during this difficult time.
Please call me on 07780 605 218 or send an email. I look forward to hearing from you.
Training, qualifications & experience
- Level 2 counselling concepts.
- Level 3 counselling skills.
- Diploma in integrative Counselling.
- Oplex certificate in Pet bereavement counselling.
- Rape and sexual abuse training through the East Kent Rapeline.
- Couple counselling training.
Many years experience as an integrative counsellor seeing clients privately and through the IAPT (NHS) service.
I regularly attend training and work on my personal development to increase my knowledge and help support clients.
Member organisations
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Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision.
Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training.
All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
Pet bereavement counselling
Therapies offered
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Fees
Free initial online session
Additional information
I offer both individual and couple counselling. Individual sessions last 50 minutes and couples 70 minutes.
Please contact me to discuss session charges.
*I offer a free 15 minute introductory session via zoom. This enables us to discuss what is bringing you to counselling as well as practical matters IE availability. I have a contract I send before the introductory session so you are clear on confidentiality, payment schedules etc.
If you have any questions please do email me or call me.
When I work
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I offer a variety of times throughout the week. Day & evening hours are available.
Sessions are weekly at the same time unless arranged otherwise.
Please do contact me to discuss further.
