Zoopharmacognosy
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What Zoopharmacognosy is
Animal communication, as I practise it, begins by stepping out of the familiar way we see our animal companions and into theirs.
It’s an invitation to pause the labels, stories and assumptions we’ve gathered over time, and to enter a quieter, more spacious way of listening.
Here, your animal companion is met not as a problem to solve, but as a conscious being with their own inner world. A world shaped by sensation, emotion, memories and meaning.
When that inner world is allowed to come forward, perspective shifts. What once felt confusing or stuck begins to change. New understanding appears, not because anything was forced, but because something deeper was finally seen.
This is the space I work in, giving a voice to your animal’s inner world, and letting their perspective guide what unfolds next.
“Fred is like a different dog since our session. He’s happier, more playful, and so much more affectionate. It’s like five years have dropped off him.”
Who this work is for
This work is for you if you love your animal companion deeply and sense there’s more going on beneath the surface. You may be feeling worried, curious, or seeking clarity about how they are experiencing life, their body, or your shared world together.
You might already sense that your animal is more than just a pet. That they are a guide, teacher, or messenger in your life, even if you can’t quite put that into words yet. You feel there is a deeper conversation wanting to happen, and you’re open to listening.
Above all, this work is for you if you want to understand your animal more fully and explore your relationship with them in a way that feels honest, grounded, and alive.
People come to me in all kinds of situations
Behavioural concerns
You may be living with behaviours that feel confusing, worrying, or out of character. Across all species, behaviour is simply communication. These sessions create space to understand what your animal companion is expressing and what they need to feel more settled and understood.
Health concerns
You may be navigating physical or emotional health questions and feel there’s something your animal companion wants you to hear alongside any veterinary or holistic support you’re already exploring. This work offers perspective on how your animal experiences their body and what they need.
Life transitions
Changes such as moving house, family shifts, new animals, travel, or altered routines can affect animals deeply. These sessions help you understand how your animal is experiencing change and how to move through it together.
End-of-life support
You may be facing difficult decisions and want to understand how your animal feels, what matters to them, and how to find more peace and connection during this time.
Grief and animal companions in spirit
You may be missing an animal who has passed over and wish to reconnect, receive comfort, or hear their perspective in a way that supports healing.
Deepening an already strong bond
You may simply want to know your animal companion more deeply, experience life from their perspective, and nurture a relationship that already feels meaningful.
At the heart of all of this is a simple wish: to hear from your animal companion and understand them more fully.
How a session works
I’m based in East Sussex and work with clients all over the world via distance communication and online calls.
Step 1 – Booking & intentions
You book a session and share:
- A photo of your animal (living or in spirit)
- What you’d like to explore
- Any context that feels important
We can chat via email or WhatsApp — whichever feels most comfortable.
Step 2 – Quiet connection with your animal
Before we speak, I sit with your animal in silence.
I connect to my body and senses and receive information through:
- Images or scenes
- Emotions and “felt sense”
- Physical sensations
- Words, impressions or clear knowing
They lead. I listen.
I explore your questions and I stay guided by what they most want to share.
Step 3 – Our session together
We meet on an audio or video call.
Throughout the session, I remain connected with your animal.
I’ll
- Share in detail what your animal has shown me
- Explore meaning and themes together
- Highlight insights arising in the shared emotional–energetic field
- Help you explore practical and creative possibilities and ideas going forward
You’ll receive a recording afterwards so you can simply be present during the call.
What kind of information comes through?
Every animal communicates in their own way, but common themes include:
How they feel in their body
Physical needs, sensitivities, comfort, preferences, and how their body is experiencing their world.
Their emotional world
What feels good, unsettling or important; how emotions move through their body; what emotional needs are asking to be heard.
Their inner perspective
How they see themselves, their role, their relationships, their home, and the wider world around them.
The story behind a behaviour
What the behaviour feels like from the inside, and what helps them feel safe, understood and supported.
Messages or wisdom for you
Often deep, surprising and beautifully insightful. Animals sense far more than we realise.
Creative and practical possibilities
Guidance, reframes and invitations they offer for your shared life.
Animals are always authentic.
They feel deeply, and they sense the ever-changing emotional–energetic field they share with us.
They never blame, shame or criticise. Everything they share is offered with sensitivity and intention, in service of deeper connection, fuller understanding, and a shared life where both of you can thrive.
Behaviour is communication. Not a problem to “fix”
Many people come to me feeling worried or unsure because nothing seems to be helping.
They might ask:
“Can you tell her to stop barking?”
“Can you tell him he doesn’t need to be scared?”
What we often discover is that:
- Behaviour is honest communication, expression of emotion in the moment
- Guardian and animal are part of the same emotional–energetic ecosystem
- A behaviour may be expressing an unmet need or emotional truth
- Animals often pick up on feelings we haven’t yet recognised in ourselves
An example
A guardian came to me because his dog barked when left alone and was labelled as having “separation anxiety.”
As I connected with the dog, it became clear the barking wasn’t about ‘being alone’.
When his guardian left for work feeling unhappy, the barking was intense. When he left to do something he enjoyed, it was minimal. The dog was responding to the emotional state they shared, not to separation itself.
Once his guardian’s work situation changed and he felt happier, the barking eased naturally.
It’s so human to slide into “the dog is the problem.”
This work meets you exactly there — gently, without judgement, and through the eyes of your animal.
The aim isn’t to silence behaviour, but to understand and explore it, so you and your animal can move forward together with more clarity, empathy and ease.
What this work is (and what it isn’t)
This work is:
A deep, intuitive, sacred space to receive your animal’s truth
A partnership between you and your animal, unique to your relationship
A way to gain perspective, clarity, relief and new possibilities
A space where both of you can feel seen, understood and supported
An opportunity to explore life together, rather than trying to work it out alone
This work is not:
A replacement for veterinary or behavioural support
Medical diagnosis or treatment advice
A quick fix to switch off behaviour
Animals “telling on” youI do not work with missing animals, and I never diagnose health conditions.
I share what your animal shows me so you, your vet, your behaviourist and other professionals can make informed decisions together.
This work sits beautifully alongside all other forms of care .It’s often the missing piece of the jigsaw.
How people tend to feel after a session
Clients often describe leaving sessions feeling:
- More deeply connected to their animal
- Softer, less guilty, less self-critical
- Clearer about what’s truly going on
- More flexible and creative in their approach
- Reassured, validated and supported
- Like a team with their animal, rather than on opposing sides
The deepest transformation is simple and profound:
You see your animal through new eyes — and that changes everything.
About Rachel
I’ve worked with animals for over 26 years, and with intuitive communication for around 14 of those.
My path has woven together:
- Dog behaviour training
- Zoopharmacognosy (self-selection with plant and aromatic remedies)
- Reiki Master training and other energy work
- Intuitive development and mentorship
- Ongoing study, including Aromagnosis with Cathy Skipper
- Co-running workshops and mentoring practitioners
Clients describe me as warm, grounded, intuitive, down-to-earth and non-judgmental.
My role is to be the bridge between your world and your animal’s world : to hold an empathetic, honest listening space for you both, and to honour that this is an ever-evolving partnership.
1:1 Session options
1:1 Animal Communication Session
A one-hour, recorded session for a single animal (living or in spirit).
Animal Communication Deep Dive (3-session package)
For ongoing situations, complex patterns or deeper journeys.
Includes WhatsApp support between sessions.
Additional offerings
I also offer intuitive mentoring and Zoopharmacognosy sessions for those drawn to exploring their intuition or supporting animals in this way.
Ready for a Zoopharmacognosy 1:1
If you feel that gentle tug in your chest.
That sense that your animal has more to share.
Then you’re in the right place.
Book a session and begin seeing your animal, and your relationship, through new eyes. ✨
Frequently Asked Questions
Your questions answered by Rachel.
No. All communication is at a distance, and sessions are held via audio or video call.
I can share how the behaviour feels from the inside and what helps them feel safe — but this work isn’t about commanding them to stop.
It’s about understanding the experience and exploring a kinder, more sustainable way forward together.
No. Animals are honest but never shaming.
They care about connection, truth and harmony. Not judgement.
Scepticism is welcome. Curiosity makes for a beautiful session.
You don’t need to “believe”. Just be open to listening differently.
Work with Me
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