- person centred
- strengths based
- goal focused
About Monica
Monica Malhotra is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, substance misuse, bereavement and depression. Monica also focuses on issues such as abandonment, attachment, body image, control, divorce and separation, forgiveness, guilt and shame.
Monica uses a person-centred way of working. Sessions are conversational and aim to make space for honest reflection rather than handing out fixed answers. She pays attention to what already works for a person and helps them build on those strengths.
In practice Monica helps people notice small shifts in how they think and act. That can mean adjusting unhelpful patterns, finding new coping strategies, or testing different ways to respond in relationships. She works with practical steps as well as talking through feelings.
Treatment plans are shaped around what each person needs and hopes to achieve. Monica invites clients to set goals and then looks at realistic steps to get there. Progress is paced to feel doable rather than overwhelming.
Taking an initial step can feel difficult, especially when carrying guilt or shame. Monica aims to be steady and consistent so clients can explore those feelings and consider alternatives. She encourages drawing on personal strengths and past successes to move forward.
How therapeutic approaches shape online sessions
Monica uses evidence-based techniques grounded in person-centred practice. That means sessions begin with the persons experience and priorities, and the therapist follows the conversation to identify what matters most. This approach helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship patterns and feelings of guilt or shame by focusing on personal strengths and clearer choices.She also works with practical, goal-focused steps. That might include testing new ways of responding in relationships, building small routines to manage anxiety, or practising self-directed strategies to reduce urges linked to addiction. These techniques aim to break down bigger problems into manageable actions.
Finding the right combination of approaches is part of the work. Monica will discuss options with each client and agree together what to try first, then adjust the plan as progress and preferences become clearer. The process is collaborative and paced according to the clients goals.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into daily life - for example shorter check-ins around work, video meetings when visual connection helps, or audio if bandwidth is limited. Many people find remote sessions reduce travel time and let them keep therapy alongside routine commitments.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Hindi, Punjabi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, low motivation, self-esteem, addictions, grief and depression, plus related topics such as guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
Her approach is person centred, with conversational sessions that focus on reflection and practical steps rather than giving fixed solutions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credential and location information is recorded?
Monica is listed as BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Hindi and Punjabi.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.