living with pet bereavement
Bathgate
With over two decades experience supporting pet carers pre, during and post the
death of their much loved pets, Dawn Murray is one of the UK’s leading pet
bereavement counsellors. Dawn has always, and continues to, provide her
counselling services free of charge. Amongst her qualifications Dawn has
Diploma's in Pet Bereavement Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
and Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) and worked for many years as a Pet
Undertaker. She is a qualified CPD presenter. Recognised as an expert in her
field Dawn is described by the press as a 'Pet Bereavement Specialist'. Dawns
work as a pet undertaker was highlighted in a BBC documentary and she is
regularly asked to participate in both local and national Radio and television
programmes, and most recently she was invited onto the 'PM' show on BBC Radio 4
where she was asked to discuss pet bereavement after Prince William and
Catherine lost their dog, Lupo. Dawns unique style allows clients to feel at
ease safe in the knowledge that she will support and guide them through their
darkest days and clients are referred to her by Veterinary Schools and Doctors.
She has experienced pet bereavement many times herself and fully understands the
devastating impact a loss like this can have on your life. Dawn is also the
founder of Ray of Hope and has raised thousands of pounds over the years to help
animal charities. Dawn has also provided pet bereavement training free of charge
to charities here in the UK for many years including most recently the Edinburgh
Dog and Cat Home and Canine Partners. Dawn lives in West Lothian with her
husband Dave, their gorgeous whippets Cammy & Georgie and their stunning
tortoiseshell cat Hilda.
