- Years in practice
- 5
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Spanish, Italian
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Sleeping disorders
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Valentina
Valentina Mengarelli is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who brings five years of professional experience to her work. She holds BACP accreditation, which is listed as her credential. Valentina aims to create a respectful and compassionate space for people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn down by life.
She commonly helps with stress and anxiety, sleep difficulties, low self‑esteem and depression. She also supports people facing major life changes, work pressures, parenting challenges, relationship concerns and issues around intimacy.
Background and approach
Addictions, anger and trauma or abuse are other areas she addresses alongside career-related strain. Valentina prefers a straightforward style in sessions. She listens closely and adapts conversations and plans to match each person’s needs.
The work is collaborative - she pays attention to what feels practical and realistic for everyday life. Her approach draws on client-centred ideas and mindfulness practice. That means therapy focuses on the person’s own experiences, and on learning simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed.
She offers help in English, Spanish and Italian and accepts international clients. Sessions are delivered through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging, allowing people to choose what fits their schedule and comfort. If someone is ready to begin, the usual process is to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange sessions that suit their timing.
What Valentina works with
Everything Valentina lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Valentina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Valentina lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches used online and how they help
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s own experience. The counsellor listens without steering the conversation, helping people find their own insights and choices. This approach can help when someone needs support to make sense of feelings or to regain confidence.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts, emotions and body sensations without being swept away by them. It can be useful for anxiety, sleep troubles and stress by helping people respond differently to difficult moments rather than react automatically.
Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The counsellor will explore a person’s goals, preferences and practical needs and then suggest what might fit best. The plan can change as therapy progresses, with the client and counsellor reviewing what helps most.
Online sessions make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life. Video calls are close to face-to-face and allow for more natural conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be simpler to join during a break or while travelling. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, quick reflections or people who prefer writing to speaking. Together these options offer flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels.
Questions people ask about Valentina
What concerns does Valentina address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, low self-esteem and depression, plus parenting and relationship-related worries. Other areas include addictions, trauma and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, adapts conversations to each person, and focuses on realistic steps that can fit into daily life.
What is her background and experience?
She has five years of professional counselling experience and works from a compassionate, respectful stance with people facing change and stress.
Which credential and location apply to this counsellor?
She holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Italian. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are costs handled for sessions?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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