Monica Mendes , BACP

Monica Mendes is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom with 11 years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood and depression, as well as relationship and family difficulties, grief and loss, and concerns about self-esteem and confidence. Monica also offers support for trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, anger, compassion fatigue, and an array of attachment and interpersonal challenges.

Her approach is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion, and she tailors sessions to meet each person’s individual needs and goals. Monica works with clients across a wide range of life transitions and identity-related concerns, including LGBT matters, caregiving stress, codependency, and issues connected to autism and attachment. She also addresses specific challenges such as abandonment, communication problems, commitment and control issues, and difficulties arising from divorce or family conflict.

Monica explains her BACP credential as registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, reflecting professional standards in the UK. She frames therapy as a collaborative process that asks for courage and openness, and she seeks to create a supportive space where people can explore practical strategies, build resilience, and move toward a more fulfilling life. Monica is currently accepting clients, including international clients, and offers a range of remote session formats to fit different needs and schedules.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Monica often blends client-centered work with mindfulness and motivational interviewing to meet individual needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathic, nonjudgmental space where the person’s own goals and values guide the work; it is useful for building self-esteem, exploring relationships, and navigating life changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches practical skills for noticing thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed, which can help with stress, anxiety, and emotional regulation. Motivational interviewing supports people who are ambivalent about change by exploring values and strengthening motivation, and it can be especially useful for decisions around relationships, career shifts, or health behavior changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monica works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods feel like the best fit based on their concerns, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps tailor sessions to what matters most to the individual.

Online therapy with Monica is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These remote options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.