- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Blended family issues
About Valentina
Valentina Mengarelli is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem and depression. Valentina also works with issues around relationships, parenting, addiction and life changes. She speaks English, Spanish and Italian and accepts international clients.
Valentina uses a client-centred approach. Sessions focus on the person's experience and what matters most to them. She also integrates mindfulness techniques to help with anxiety, sleeping difficulties and managing strong emotions. Conversations aim to be direct and practical rather than clinical jargon.
In sessions she listens for the patterns that keep problems repeating. Then she helps people try small, manageable steps to change those patterns. For example, a discussion about daily routines can link to better sleep or reduced stress. Work on communication targets how someone expresses needs and sets boundaries in relationships.
People coming from blended households or stepfamily situations can expect help with navigating loyalty conflicts, co-parenting tensions and merged routines. The focus stays on what the individual can influence. Valentina does not provide legal or custody advice, but she does address the emotional impact of separation and remarriage.
Her style is conversational and practical. Sessions include guided mindfulness exercises, reflective listening and planning concrete next steps. New clients start by completing a short matching questionnaire and then scheduling an initial meeting to agree goals and the way they want to work.
How her approaches translate to online work
Valentina combines client-centred work and mindfulness practice in ways that suit remote sessions. Client-Centred Therapy means conversations focus on the person's concerns and priorities, with the counsellor listening and reflecting to help clarify what matters. This approach is useful for discussing relationship difficulties, stress and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy introduces straightforward exercises for noticing thoughts and bodily sensations, which can reduce rumination and help with sleep and anxiety.Deciding which approach to use is part of the early work. She will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs with the client and agree a way of working together. That collaboration helps shape the mix of reflective conversation and mindfulness exercises used in sessions.
Confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, such as taking a short check-in during a lunch break or choosing an audio session when bandwidth is limited. It also allows people to continue with regular therapy when travel or location would otherwise make in-person meetings difficult.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem and depression, plus relationship and family matters including blended family issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centred approach and mindfulness techniques, focusing on the person's experience and practical steps to manage symptoms.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional practice in the United Kingdom working with a range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Italian.
Can I work with her from another country?
She accepts international clients; confirm any regional considerations when you book.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.