Counsellor profile
Valentina Mengarelli, BACP
BACP counsellor - family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Mindfulness practice
- Parenting support
About Valentina
Valentina Mengarelli is a counsellor registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom and has five years of professional experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with those facing relationship or family tensions, parenting strains, and difficulties after separation or loss.
Her way of working is straightforward and person-focused. Conversations start by identifying what is most pressing now. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps people try small, practical changes. Sessions use client-centred techniques that look at a person’s own perspective and resources.
Mindfulness-based practices are used alongside talking. These are exercises that encourage present-moment noticing, and they can help with sleep, anxiety and overwhelming emotions. Valentina mixes these techniques with open conversation rather than a rigid protocol.
She also addresses issues such as abandonment concerns, attachment difficulties, body image and codependency. Practical matters like coping with caregiving stress, blended family arrangements and career-related pressure are part of her work too. Therapy often involves simple behavioural steps, communication strategies and short mindfulness practices.
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Italian. International clients are accepted. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session options and scheduling details to find the best fit.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Valentina uses client-centred therapy and mindfulness work in ways that adapt well to remote conversations. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person's experience and aims to let people lead the discussion about what matters most. This approach can help with relationship worries, low self-esteem and feeling overwhelmed.Mindfulness therapy involves short practices and attention exercises that help reduce anxiety and improve sleep. These are taught in simple steps that can be practised between sessions and reviewed together. They are useful when emotions feel intense or when sleep patterns need gentle change.
Deciding the best approach is a collaborative process. She will check what matters to the client, try methods that fit their goals, and adjust as progress is made. The therapist and client agree on practical steps and short exercises to try between contacts.
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the available formats and scheduling options before booking so sessions fit into daily life. Many people find remote work helps fit therapy around childcare, work breaks or travel. Other practical benefits include shorter check-ins by phone or audio and using simple mindfulness exercises without needing to travel.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem and depression, as well as relationship and family tensions and parenting concerns.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a client-centred style, focusing on the person's own perspective, together with mindfulness techniques to manage emotions and sleep.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with adults on a range of issues including addiction, trauma and life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises from within the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Italian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; prospective clients should confirm any regional details before booking.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options and formats before scheduling.
How much do sessions cost and how are payments handled?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
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