Monica Mendes , BACP

Monica Mendes is a UK-credentialed therapist with 11 years of professional experience and BACP accreditation - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - reflecting her training and commitment to professional standards. She has worked with people experiencing stress, anxiety, low moods, relationship and interpersonal difficulties, family conflicts, grief and loss, and concerns about self-esteem and confidence.

Monica treats clients with respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she adapts sessions to meet each person’s unique needs and goals. She recognises that taking steps toward a more fulfilling life requires courage and offers steady support as clients explore change. Monica welcomes those who have begun this journey and is prepared to support them throughout the process.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Support

Monica integrates client-centered therapy by creating a nonjudgmental environment where clients lead the conversation and the therapist reflects understanding and empathy. This approach helps people explore personal values, relationships, and emotional hurdles such as anxiety or low mood.

She also uses mindfulness therapy to help clients develop moment-to-moment awareness and practical coping skills. Mindfulness techniques can be useful for managing stress, reducing rumination, and cultivating a steadier relationship to difficult feelings.

Motivational interviewing is another tool Monica may draw on to support change by exploring a client’s own motivations and ambivalence. This collaborative, goal-focused style can be especially helpful when someone is weighing choices about relationships, work, or personal habits.

Finding the right combination of methods is part of the therapeutic process, and Monica works collaboratively with each client to identify the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors the pace and focus of sessions as the relationship develops.

Online therapy with Monica is offered by video call, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from varied locations, and choose the format that feels most helpful for a given session.