Monica Mendes

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship and family
• Mindfulness and goals

About Monica

Monica Mendes works with people on stress, anxiety, relationships, family problems, grief and coping with life changes. She also supports issues around self-esteem, intimacy, compassion fatigue and work-related concerns. Monica is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has 11 years of experience.

Monica uses a straightforward, person-focused style in sessions. She listens to what matters to each person and helps them find ways to manage overwhelming feelings. Sessions include practical conversation, reflection and simple exercises aimed at clearer thinking and steadier mood.

She draws on Client-Centred Therapy to help people feel understood and to work out what they want from counselling. Mindfulness Therapy is used to develop present-moment awareness and reduce stress. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about change, and Solution-Focused Therapy supports setting achievable short-term goals.

Monica has worked with a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, attachment and abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, and relationship issues such as commitment, communication and intimacy-related difficulties. She also addresses specific areas like BDSM and kink-related concerns, caregiver stress, codependency and dissociation.

In a first meeting she will usually clarify the main problems, discuss what people hope to get from counselling, and agree practical next steps. People can expect calm, direct conversation and collaborative planning to help them manage day-to-day challenges and longer-term change.

How Monica works with counselling approaches online

Monica commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a persons concerns so they can identify their own solutions; it helps with relationship problems, low mood and self-esteem. Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention and breathing techniques to reduce stress and manage difficult emotions, which can be useful for anxiety and grief.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when someone feels unsure about change, helping to clarify goals and build willingness to try different actions. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process; Monica will discuss options with each person and agree what fits their needs and preferences as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online counselling, confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a working day or to join from different locations, and some formats allow shorter check-ins or phone-only meetings when that suits practical needs. Ask about current session options when you arrange your first appointment.

Topics Monica lists

• Stress and 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 and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Midlife crisis
• Multicultural concerns
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Polyamory and 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

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Monica

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed areas of focus and she helps people develop coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy in sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has 11 years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and interpersonal issues.

Where is she based and registered?

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

What languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I start counselling with her?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.