Qualified Cat Behaviour Support, covering the Wirral, Liverpool and Cheshire for in-person support and other areas with online support

Sometimes overlooked or treated like mini-dogs, cats deserve to be listened to and understood.

Whatever your need, I can help.

We expect a lot from our cats.

Sometimes, they struggle to cope with our households and lifestyle and need a little extra help.

Issues frequently centre around others in the household - maybe other cats, a dog, a family member leaving or arriving. Cats are very sensitive and may need help adapting to our circumstances.

I provide a range of services, which can be tailored to your needs and preferences. My role is to advise you about how best to deal with unwanted behaviours and resolve the issues.  Most problems can be modified or resolved with the correct methods using systems of rewards.  Our aim is to help you to have a happy, well-behaved cat, acceptable to your family.

Behaviour Consultations

A behaviour consultation requires a referral from your vet, in order, to rule out any medical conditions that may be contributing to unwanted behaviour. The form can be downloaded here

 The service consists of:

  • An initial consultation (approximately 2 hours) online via Zoom

  • A full report, sent to you and your referring vet

  • Exclusive access to our Cat Consultation Resource Page

  • Relevant handouts

  • Either two or four further Zoom calls, depending on which option you choose.

    Follow up calls last approximately 30-45 mins each, and are arranged at suitable intervals according to your needs.

The consultations via Zoom provide time to really unpick the motivations behind your pet’s behaviour. Erica does not necessarily need to see the unwanted behaviour to know how to resolve it.

Zoom is more effective than an in-person consultation, at least as a first step, as there is no need to have a visitor in the home, which many cats find stressful and difficult to cope with. Erica can observe the natural behaviour of your cat (or cats), without them being distracted by her presence.

Suitable for behavioural issues such as anxiety, aggression, fearfulness, toileting issues and more. Please get in touch if you’re not sure whether we can help with your cat’s problem.

The packages are priced as follows:

  • Initial consultation + 4 follow up appointments: £370 (£420 after 5pm or weekends)

  • Initial consultation + 2 follow up appointments: £310 (£350 after 5pm or weekends)

Any zoom session can be replaced with a face to face session for an extra £50 plus travel (£75 plus travel for after 5pm or weekends)

For Pick and Mix optional extras, see here

Many insurance policies cover behavioural consultation fees, but we advise checking with your insurer for confirmation, prior to booking.

Please contact us for more information or to arrange a consultation.

One to One Sessions
(in person)

A home visit of one or two hours including a written summary and relevant handouts.

For Pick and Mix optional extras, see here

What it is good for – if you would prefer me to visit the home.  Anything which is not deep rooted, severe or involving any aggression.  

Cost - One hour - £100 plus travel

(£120 plus travel for sessions after 5pm on weekdays or at weekends)

Two hours - £150 plus travel

(£175 plus travel for sessions after 5pm or weekends)

One to One Sessions
(online)

This package offers:

  • 1 hour Zoom session

  • a written summary and any relevant handouts

  • ½ hour follow up Zoom session, to check all is going well

For Pick and Mix optional extras, see here

What it is good for – introducing a new kitten to the home, anything which is not deep rooted, severe or involving any aggression.

Cost - £100 (£120 for sessions after 5pm on weekdays or at weekends)

Pick and Mix - Optional extras

Because we understand that all pets, people and situations are unique and we want to provide the best to ensure success

After completion of your initial consultation package, these additional meetings can be arranged at any time* if necessary, depending upon what will be most beneficial

(*Within approximately three months of the previous contact with Erica)

Zoom follow up consultation

Up to an hour

£40

(£50 after 5pm or weekends)

Face to face home visit

One hour

£80 plus travel

(£110 plus travel after 5pm or weekends)

Face to face home visit

Two hours

£120 plus travel

(£150 plus travel after 5pm or weekends)

“Thanks so much for your help, encouragement and advice.”

"Erica helped us on line with introducing our shy existing cats to two new kittens. As it was on line it was so much more helpful as we could show via zoom exactly what was going on and the issues and send video updates. Erica worked through all of the issues we faced. Our cats would not have appeared if this was a home visit as they are very shy of new people and would have hidden. On line meant that the cats could be themselves and therefore Erica was able to see exactly what was going on and advise as to the best course of action.
A few months on all is well. We have also learned so much about our existing cats due to Erica’s input and support.
Thanks so much for your help, encouragement and advice. We are so grateful."

– M and M

How can I help?

I am a full Member of the Association of Pet Behaviour Counsellors (APBC).  This means that I have reached the academic and professional requirements needed to meet the standard of a Clinical Animal Behaviourist set by the ABTC. I can help you with:

  • Introducing a cat or kitten into the household with minimal stress

  • Toileting issues - spraying, not using litter tray

  • Cats in the same household struggling to get on well

  • New dog being introduced to a cat household

  • Nervousness and anxiety

  • Aggression in any instances

  • Anything else

FAQs

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I look forward to working with you soon