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Monica Mendes, BACP

Monica Mendes is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strains.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Monica

Monica Mendes is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship strains. She supports those dealing with grief, family conflict, self-esteem concerns and the fallout from trauma and abuse. Monica also works with clients coping with career pressures, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related issues.

She brings 11 years of experience in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Monica treats each person as an individual and adapts sessions to what matters most to them.

Background and approach

She aims to make the next step feel achievable rather than overwhelming. Her way of working is respectful and straightforward. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps while creating space to talk about feelings.

Monica uses listening, gentle challenge and reflective feedback to help people notice patterns and try new ways of handling problems. She often draws on mindfulness to build calmer responses to stress and on solution-focused techniques to identify what’s already working. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck and want to make changes but are unsure where to begin.

People looking for support can expect a calm, non-judgemental approach and simple strategies to use between sessions. Monica encourages small experiments and honest conversation so progress can be noticed and adjusted as life changes.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	93824	December 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Monica lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Coping with life changes
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Emptiness
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Multicultural concerns
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Women's issues
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Monica names

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How Monica’s approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the client’s own goals at the heart of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and helps the person clarify what matters to them and decide next steps. This approach suits people who want a supportive space to make choices about relationships, career or personal change.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness practices to reduce reactivity and manage stress. It helps people notice unhelpful thought patterns and build calmer responses to strong emotions, which can be useful for anxiety, trauma reactions and compassion fatigue.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. The process is collaborative and can change as progress is made or circumstances shift.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat or messaging suit shorter check-ins and people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or travel and offer flexibility in how sessions are arranged and paced.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Monica work with?

She supports issues such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, intimacy concerns, anger and career-related stress.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and respectful, combining attentive listening with practical suggestions. Sessions aim to be collaborative and focused on achievable steps.

What is her background and experience?

She has 11 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom supporting people with a wide range of emotional and interpersonal concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the client.

How does the pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.