- Family of origin issues
- Relationship difficulties
- Trauma-informed approaches
About Valerie
Valerie Monteiro is an ACA counsellor working in Australia with 21 years of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties. Valerie also supports those wrestling with family issues, intimacy questions and ongoing effects of childhood and attachment patterns.
She describes a practical, person-focused way of working. Sessions are conversational and grounded in present concerns. Valerie draws on methods such as cognitive behavioural ideas, acceptance and commitment strategies, and emotion-focused work to help people notice patterns and try different responses.
Valerie also uses EMDR when trauma memories are part of the picture. That approach is used alongside talking therapies to reduce the intensity of painful memories and their impact on daily life. She combines these methods with client-centred attention to how people experience thoughts and feelings in the moment.
People who come to her often want clearer communication, firmer boundaries or relief from anxiety linked to family of origin issues. Valerie can help with relationship setbacks, separation and blended family challenges, and with coping when illness or chronic pain changes life plans.
Her work includes practical tasks between sessions. Clients may be invited to try short behavioural experiments, notice patterns in daily life, or practise new ways of speaking about difficult topics. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what the client wants to change or understand next.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and values, then choosing actions that align with what matters. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and situations where people want clearer goals. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT can help with anxiety, depression and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) addresses relationship patterns and the emotional responses that keep people stuck, and is often used when intimacy or attachment issues are central.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about their situation, goals and preferences, and will suggest methods that fit those needs. That collaborative decision helps shape what happens in sessions and between them.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy days, cut out travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find remote sessions convenient for following up after in-person meetings or for regular weekly work that slots into everyday life.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English, Hindi
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, and a wide range of family-related concerns including family of origin issues.
Which therapeutic methods are used?
Her practice uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and EMDR where appropriate.
How long has she practised?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises in Australia and is listed with the ACA credential shown on her profile.
Can I work with her if I live overseas?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are offered in English and Hindi for people within Australia.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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