Monica Mendes, BACP

Monica Mendes is a UK-based therapist with 11 years of professional experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, low mood, and the complex dynamics of relationships and family life. She brings a calm, respectful approach to work with clients facing grief, loss, and challenges with self-esteem or confidence, tailoring each session to the individual circumstances and goals of the person she is supporting.

Monica works with sensitivity and compassion, creating a space where difficult feelings and interpersonal conflicts can be explored without judgement. She believes that making changes toward a more satisfying and balanced life takes courage, and she aims to offer steady, practical support throughout that process.

Monica holds BACP credentials - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - which reflects her commitment to professional standards. She welcomes clients who are ready to take a step toward improved wellbeing and stands ready to support them through the process of change and healing.

Therapeutic approaches and online therapy with Monica Mendes

Monica draws on client-centered work to create a supportive, nonjudgemental space where the client’s own goals and values guide the process. This approach helps people who want to explore personal concerns, improve relationships, and build self-understanding.

She also uses mindfulness-based techniques to help clients develop present-moment awareness and practical skills for managing stress and difficult emotions. These techniques are useful for anxiety, low mood, and coping with life transitions.

Motivational interviewing is another element Monica brings into sessions when clients need help clarifying change and finding their own reasons to move forward. This gentle, collaborative style can be helpful for overcoming ambivalence and setting realistic, motivating goals.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Monica collaborates with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the focus as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions by video or phone, live chat, and text messaging make it easier to access support around work, family, and different time zones. These options help people maintain continuity of care and fit therapy into everyday life without sacrificing quality of the therapeutic relationship.