When I lost my 18 year old cattle dog, Lucy, even as a Grief Counselor myself,  I needed someone to help me make sense of what I was thinking and feeling. My own grief put me on the path to help others. 

I found there were not many Counseling services in this area that came with formal qualifications in training. It was imperative to me that I found a course that reflected and supported my own way of thinking concerning pet loss. One that empathizes, takes it very seriously, and also incorporates some level of spirituality. On this quest I finally managed to find The APLB (Assoc. for Pet Loss and Bereavement) who offered a course that mirrored my way of thinking and also had a strict and high standard of excellence. 

I am now one of only a few Counselors in Australia that is certified in Pet Loss and Bereavement with APLB (Assoc. of Pet Loss and Bereavement) and am currently working in the APLB chat room as Chat room Host  providing online counseling in this area. The founder, Dr.Wallace Sife Ph.D, was also the author of "The Loss of a Pet",  which is now in it's 4th edition and has helped many people who have experienced the intense emotional roller coaster ride after loss a beloved companion animal.

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The other area I specialize in is Carer Fatigue which impacts not only the carer of incapacitated, aged and/or terminally ill pets but also professionals such as Vets & Veterinary staff.
 
After experiencing overwhelming grief with my own losses my philosophy and belief is that when you gain an understanding of  what you are experiencing then you can move forward to find peace, resolution and healing....

I am here to help you on that journey.....

Karen Jaques

Training:   

Australian Institute of Professional Counselors (AIPC)
Diploma of Counseling - Major in Grief & Loss
Di[ploma in Pet Loss Counseling- Association .of Pet Loss & Bereavement
Figley Institute - Compassion Fatigue Educator 


Professional Memberships:  
                                                                   
ACA - Australian Counsellors Assoc.
PCA - Professional Counsellors Assoc.
NALAG - National Assoc. Loss & Grief)
APLB - Assoc. of Pet Loss & Bereavement
MHA- Mental Health Academy
ACGB- Australian Centre of Grief & Bereavement

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