Monica Mendes , BACP

Monica Mendes is a UK-based therapist with 11 years of professional experience supporting people through stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, family conflict, grief and concerns about self-esteem and confidence. She works with a wide range of life challenges and offers tailored support that reflects each person’s situation and goals.

Monica is credentialed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is a recognised professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she adapts sessions to meet the individual needs of those she works with.

She emphasises a collaborative and client-focused style, helping people take practical steps toward a more fulfilling life experience. Monica recognises that beginning therapy requires courage and she aims to provide calm, steady support throughout the process.

Monica welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds, including those facing relationship and family strains, trauma and abuse, identity and intimacy concerns, career pressures, and caregiving stress. She is accepting of international clients and offers flexible options to make therapy accessible to those who choose to work with her.

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions with Monica Mendes

Monica draws on client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to each person with empathy and without judgement. This approach helps people explore their feelings, improve self-understanding, and build confidence when facing issues like low mood, relationship problems, or grief.

She also uses mindfulness therapy to help clients develop present-moment awareness and practical techniques for managing stress and anxiety. Mindfulness can support emotional regulation and reduce reactivity in difficult interpersonal situations.

Motivational interviewing is another tool Monica employs to support change by exploring a person’s values and motivations. This collaborative method can be useful for working through ambivalence about change, whether related to career decisions, relationship boundaries, or coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monica works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals and personal preferences, and she adjusts the plan as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. These options allow people to arrange sessions around work, family and caregiving responsibilities and to receive consistent support even when in different locations. Licensed professionals can adapt interventions effectively across these formats to help clients move toward their goals.