Valentina Mengarelli, BACP

Valentina Mengarelli works as a counsellor in the United Kingdom and practises with a BACP credential. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. She also supports people facing challenges with self-esteem, motivation and confidence. With five years of experience, Valentina adapts her conversations and plans to each person's situation. She aims for a respectful, sensitive and compassionate approach. Sessions are intended to be collaborative so people feel involved in setting goals and next steps. She uses client-centred methods that put the person's experience at the heart of the work. This means listening closely and following the pace set by the person seeking help. She also draws on mindfulness techniques to help with managing anxiety, improving sleep and reducing reactivity. Valentina works with practical, real-life issues such as relationship and family concerns, parenting strains, career stress and coping with life changes. She also addresses more specific difficulties including abandonment, attachment patterns, body image, codependency and recovery from trauma or domestic violence. Her approach is straightforward and aimed at making change feel achievable. People who prefer a gentle, conversational style that still focuses on clear goals may find this a useful fit. If you want to explore how to build more confidence, manage mood or find calmer ways to cope, Valentina offers a supportive way to do that.

How her approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's needs and priorities. The therapist listens carefully, reflects what she hears and follows the person’s lead to build trust and clarity. This approach can help when someone needs to understand feelings, make decisions or find ways forward.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily feelings without getting swept away by them. These practices can help with anxiety, sleep problems and lowering stress reactions over time.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Valentina will discuss options with each person and choose techniques that match their goals and preferences. The process is collaborative, so plans can be reviewed and adjusted as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caring responsibilities or travel. It can also allow for shorter check-ins when days are busy, or for sessions without video if someone prefers less bandwidth or a quieter interaction. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor the practical arrangements to suit everyday life while focusing on the therapeutic aims.