Monica Malhotra

Monica Malhotra is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom with eight years of experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low motivation, low self-esteem, substance misuse, grief and depression. Monica aims to make first steps feel less overwhelming and meets each person with calm attention.

She uses a person-centred style that focuses on listening and understanding. Sessions are built around what the client brings, not a fixed checklist. Monica encourages people to notice their strengths and past successes and to use those as tools for change.

Monica prefers to work collaboratively on practical next steps. She supports clients to try different ways of coping and to small-step new habits into daily life. Plans are tailored so they fit each person’s goals and day-to-day routines.

The work often includes talking through feelings about attachment, abandonment and body image. She also helps people managing control issues, guilt and shame, and those navigating divorce or separation. Monica aims to help clients develop greater self-love and clarity about life purpose.

Her approach is steady and non-judgemental. Monica will sit with difficult emotions and help clients notice what changes feel possible. If someone wants clear, empathetic support while they build coping skills, she offers that ongoing guidance.

Approaches that guide online sessions

Monica draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on the person and their experience. One clear element is the person-centred approach, which means conversations are led by the client’s concerns and pace, and the counsellor reflects back what matters most. This helps with anxiety, low self-esteem and grief by creating space to make sense of feelings.

Another useful technique she uses is a strengths-based emphasis, which helps people identify practical steps they have already taken and build on them. That approach is helpful for coping with life changes, addictive behaviours and relationship difficulties because it encourages small, achievable changes rather than big leaps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work and is decided together. Monica will talk with the client about their goals, try a method, and adjust as needed so the therapy fits their needs and preferences. The process is collaborative and paced to what feels manageable.

Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, whether that means shorter check-ins, sessions that avoid travel time, or scheduling around work and family commitments. Registered or accredited professionals can offer consistent support while people practise coping skills between sessions.