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Monica Mendes, BACP

Monica Mendes is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief and changes in life.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
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About Monica

Monica Mendes is a counsellor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief and changes in life. She supports people dealing with self-esteem, career worries, compassion fatigue and intimacy-related concerns. Monica also works with clients facing trauma, abuse, and issues connected to identity, including LGBT matters.

Monica takes a respectful and compassionate approach in sessions. She listens without judgement and adapts the way she works to fit what each person needs.

Background and approach

Conversations focus on practical steps and small changes that feel achievable. Monica uses client-centred ways of working, which mean the person sets the pace and priorities. She also draws on mindfulness to help with overwhelming emotions and motivational interviewing to support change.

Solution-focused techniques are used to identify immediate strengths and next steps. She has been practising for 11 years and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Monica works with a broad range of issues such as attachment and abandonment, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, dissociation and separation after divorce.

Sessions are tailored around individual goals and comfort. Monica aims to make each meeting straightforward and practical so people can try new ways of coping between sessions. She welcomes international clients and delivers work in English.

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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

Monica uses client-centred work that places the person’s priorities first. This approach means the client helps set the session pace and focus, which can help with relationship issues, grief and self-esteem work.

She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice and manage strong feelings in the moment. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes because it teaches simple attention skills and grounding practices.

Finding the right approach is part of the journey. Monica will talk with each person about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust them as work progresses so sessions stay relevant and practical.

Online sessions include video calls, phone appointments, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is good when visual contact helps the conversation. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit people who prefer written exchanges or need flexible timing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments, while keeping focus on practical change and emotional support.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Monica commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family problems, low self-esteem, trauma and intimacy-related difficulties.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Monica works in a respectful, non-judgemental way. Sessions are tailored around the client and focus on practical, manageable steps.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of professional experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and interpersonal challenges.

Where is she registered and where does she practise?

Monica is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

Yes, international clients are accepted and can access sessions in English from outside the UK.

What session formats does she offer?

Monica works online by video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do fees and the subscription work?

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