Monica Malhotra, BACP

Monica Malhotra is a counsellor in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience supporting people through common life difficulties. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low motivation, self‑esteem issues, substance misuse, bereavement and depression. Monica speaks English, Hindi and Punjabi and offers online sessions by video, phone, live chat or messaging.

She uses a person‑centred way of working that focuses on the individual in front of her. That means she listens without judgement and helps people make sense of what they are feeling. Sessions aim to shift perspective, build resilience and identify small, practical steps forward.

Monica helps clients notice their existing strengths and past successes. She supports people to draw on those resources when tackling problems like attachment wounds, abandonment fears, body image concerns, control issues, guilt and shame. Work may also address divorce or separation, forgiveness, life purpose and self‑love.

Every session is tailored to the goals and needs of the person attending. Monica will collaborate on a plan that feels realistic and relevant. She frames counselling as a process of guided problem‑solving rather than quick fixes.

Her approach is straightforward and compassionate. Parents reading on a phone will find short, clear conversation and practical strategies to help at home and day to day. To begin, clients choose a session format and schedule a time that suits them.

How Monica’s approaches work in online therapy

Monica draws on evidence‑based therapeutic techniques that focus on the person in front of her. One common approach is person‑centred counselling which centres on listening carefully and helping people make sense of their feelings; it suits anxiety, low mood and relationship worries. Another practical strand involves strengths‑based work that helps people identify past successes and use those resources when tackling issues such as shame, guilt or problems with self‑esteem.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Monica will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person's needs, goals and preferences. Sessions begin by checking what matters most and then testing approaches that feel useful, adjusting the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy with Monica can be delivered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging to suit different situations. Video calls allow visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a lunch break. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check‑ins or when someone prefers not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit counselling around family life, work and daily routines while keeping the focus on practical change.