- Compassionate approach
- Practical tools
- Client-led goals
About Monica
Monica Mendes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and low moods. She also supports those facing relationship tension, family conflict, grief and issues with self-esteem or confidence. Monica emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion in her work to create a steady, practical space for people to talk through their concerns.
With 11 years of experience and BACP registration, Monica shapes sessions around individual needs and goals. She focuses on clear, doable steps rather than jargon. Conversations tend to be direct and gentle, aimed at helping people manage day-to-day strains and emotional challenges.
Her approach draws on client-centred ways of working, where the person’s priorities guide the conversation. Mindfulness practices are used to help with grounding and managing anxious moments. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques to help people identify small changes that make a real difference.
Monica works with a broad range of concerns, including trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, career struggles, compassion fatigue and LGBT-related topics. Additional focus areas include attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, codependency and communication problems.
Sessions are tailored so people can move at their own pace and try practical strategies between meetings. Monica presents therapy as a collaborative process where the person’s goals steer the work. She welcomes international clients and runs sessions in English.
How Monica’s approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own concerns and priorities. The counsellor listens closely and follows what matters most to the client, helping them explore feelings and choices calmly. Mindfulness Therapy uses simple grounding and breathing practices to reduce worry and bring attention back to the present moment, which can be useful for panic and anxiety.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica will talk with each person about their needs, goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those aims. Decisions about technique and pace are made together, so the plan can change as progress is made.
If you want online sessions, confirm which formats are offered before booking, as current session options should be checked at sign-up. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work, study or caring responsibilities. It can also mean shorter check-ins when days are busy, fewer travel commitments and easier access to a counsellor when relocating or living abroad.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of difficulties does this counsellor help with?
Monica supports people with stress, anxiety and low moods, plus relationship tensions, family problems and grief. She also works with self-esteem, career concerns and compassion fatigue.
What is Monica’s therapy style like?
Her style is warm and practical. Sessions are shaped by what the person brings, with gentle but direct conversation and clear steps to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.
What accreditation does Monica hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this counsellor?
Yes, she accepts international clients. Confirm session times and details when you arrange a meeting.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Monica?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.