Grief Certified Coach.

I’m the director on the Boston and South-Africa based, nonprofit (501 c 3) Animal Talks,  an ordained nondenominational Pastor, ordained Animal Chaplain, and Credentialed Pet Loss and Grief Counselor/Credentialed Life Coach.

In these capacities, my work has focused on the animal-human bond and the grief when that bond has been severed by death. But because the death of a pet is a portal into many other losses, mostly unmourned, my work has expanded to include working with the bereaved in their other losses.

These losses most often include lost relationship trust, loss of a parent or sibling, loss of a beloved companion.

Services Offered (all online)

🌿 Grief Support
Small-group and one-to-one sessions designed to help you navigate the many seasons of grief, find relief, and gently integrate your loss into everyday life. This compassionate support meets you where you are and prioritises emotional safety and steadiness.

🌿 Pain Management Support
Group sessions focused on living with persistent or ongoing pain. These sessions use a structured yet gentle framework informed by nervous system regulation, evidence-based tools, and compassionate guidance to support you in managing pain alongside daily life.

🌿 Continual Professional Development (CPD) Courses
Accredited training for professionals and students seeking deeper understanding and practical tools around grief, emotional safety, and compassionate support. These courses are designed for healthcare, education, leadership, and community settings, equipping individuals and teams to respond with confidence and care.

Hi. I’m Gihan (pronounced Jehanne), a life transition coach and certified grief specialist, and like many who find their way to grief work, I came through my own experiences of loss. Each of these losses left an imprint on my heart—and like many, I struggled to find meaningful support. Learning about grief gave me a deeper understanding of what it means to fully process and move through loss with self-compassion AND that it is necessary to feel our grief. As a culture, so many of us fear and reject this fundamental and necessary human experience.

The loss of a loved one is one of the most painful and life-changing experiences we can go through as humans. It can feel as though the ground beneath you has shifted, leaving you lost, grieving, and unsure of how to move forward. Even when life continues around you, it may feel like nothing makes sense anymore.

Grief can also come in the form of a relationship, a role, or a career abruptly ending, sometimes a life path that no longer fits.

You don’t have to do this alone. In this space, you’ll be supported, heard, and gently guided through the slow unfolding of what comes next.

We’ll honour what you’ve lost, and help you take meaningful steps towards a future that feels both possible and purposeful.

Life may never be the same, but in time, it can hold beauty and meaning again.