Vetamorphosis™
Psychological support with insight into veterinary life
You might be here because...
- You're working in a veterinary environment and finding aspects of work or personal life challenging
- You're seeking support from someone who you won’t need to explain veterinary cultural and clinical details to (we know what a 3am GDV can be like and how it can feel to have an irate owner on the phone!)
- You're ready to explore patterns that keep showing up in your professional or personal life
- You want to develop your emotional intelligence and self-understanding
- The usual "work-life balance" and “self-care” advice doesn't fit your reality, and you want to find ways to truly support yourself
- You want to move from surviving to thriving
...You've found the right place, Vetamorphosis can help
About Vetamorphosis
Philippa Welsh, Founder
Hi, I'm Philippa, founder of Vetamorphosis - a UKCP-registered therapist with 20 years veterinary experience.
About Vetamorphosis
Vetamorphosis was born in 2017, and - true to its name - has undergone its own metamorphosis over the years.
The beginning: After 9 years as a vet, I experienced burnout during residency training in 2014. I returned to veterinary practice in a new leadership role, equipped with both a Foundation Certificate in Humanistic Counselling Skills and a Postgraduate Certificate in Veterinary Education. I started Vetamorphosis in 2017, initially offering mentoring and skills training to less experienced team members. I introduced workshops to help veterinary teams develop the emotionally demanding aspects of practice (for example: having difficult conversations, discussing euthanasia around children, supporting ourselves and each other through the tough days).
The evolution: I completed advanced psychotherapeutic counselling training and began practicing as a therapist in 2020. As my practice developed, I increasingly focused on veterinary professionals, recognising they needed access to deeper, ongoing support from someone who understood the sector.
What exists today:
My therapy practice: I'm a UKCP-registered Psychotherapeutic Counsellor also qualified as a coach and with 20 years of veterinary experience - you won't need to explain the context of your work before we can address what's actually troubling you. I work individually with veterinary professionals navigating leadership challenges, burnout recovery, career transitions, workplace conflict, and the unique psychological demands of veterinary work. My expertise in veterinary workplace challenges provides the context, but our work together often addressed deeper issues like childhood trauma, bereavement, and relationship difficulties - these don't exist in isolation from our professional lives. I adapt my approach to what you need - some clients benefit from exploring past patterns, others need practical strategies for current challenges, and many need both. I've been in therapeutic practice since 2020, working extensively with veterinary professionals facing complex challenges. You'll find more about working with me on the 'Work with Philippa' page.
The Directory: A not-for-profit resource connecting veterinary professionals with therapists who have veterinary experience and understanding of the profession. You can access the Directory page here
The Therapist Network:
A small peer community of veterinary-experienced therapists who meet monthly for mutual support, shared learning, and professional development. We're building collective expertise in supporting this sector effectively. Vetamorphosis continues to evolve as the needs of the profession and the therapeutic community develop. It's an organic, responsive approach to a complex challenge.
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Coaching for Individuals
For staff and students working in the veterinary industry
Browse our directory of therapists who understand veterinary life and choose who feels right for you.
Work with Philippa
Individual therapy and coaching.
Services for Veterinary Organisations
For practice owners, clinical directory and practice managers
Workshops and facilitation for building stronger, more collaborative veterinary teams and improving workplace dynamics.
Leadership coaching for one-to-one support for developing authentic emotionally intelligent leadership skills while managing veterinary-specific challenges.
Consultancy services for managing change, improving team culture, and creating sustainable workplace practices.
Vetamorphosis Vision
A veterinary profession where all individuals in all teams have access to high quality psychological support from therapists who have genuine insight into the unique challenges of veterinary work.
In crisis?
Vetamorphosis is not a crisis support service
If you need immediate support:
NHS mental health services: 111 or 999, visit A&E or call your GP
Samaritans: 116 123 (24/7)
Vetlife: 0303 040 2551 (24/7) -
www.vetlife.org.uk