Isabel Monteiro
(She/Her)
Psychotherapist
Hove, BN3 2FA
Brighton, BN1 6SG
Verified therapist
About me
*IN-PERSON, ONLINE and TELEPHONE THERAPY* *SPANISH, PORTUGUESE AND ENGLISH* Counselling and Psychotherapy MSc. Registered member of BACP and NCPS. Working with adults and young people 16+ from various nationalities and cultures in English, Portuguese and Spanish. Counselling face-to-face in Brighton and Hove, as well as online Zoom, Skype, WhatsApp . Working integratively and holistically, grounded in the humanistic approach which focus on the human potential for creativity, love, growth, fulfilment and psychological health. Focussing on clients' whole experience, considering the processes of thinking, feeling, embodied experiencing and behaviour equally important. Aiming to help clients to gain greater insights about themselves, their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, past and present relationships and life experiences. Commitment to help them making sense of their circumstances, identifying choices for change and supporting them during the process of change. Parallel to private practice Isabel has worked for Mankind Counselling, Cruse Bereavement (Cruse accredited), YMCA Dialogue (children and young people), As You Are Centre and BHT Threshold. All those organisations have further contributed to gaining experience working with trauma, complex trauma (including sexual trauma), complex mental health issues, substance misuse, addictions, etc.
Speaks
English, Portuguese, Spanish
Type of sessions available
In person
Online
Areas of expertise
Anxiety
Depression
Interpersonal relationships
Anger
Sexual abuse
Trauma
Cultural issues
Bereavement
Couple relationships
Self-harm
Suicidal thoughts
Self-esteem
Fees
Average session fee:
£50.00
Fee structure
FREE introductory session £50-£75 per session depending on how much you can afford £65-80 per session for couple/relationship therapy £45 students/concessions
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Therapy offered
Person-centred/humanistic
Integrative
Existential
Transactional analysis
Gestalt
Couples therapy
Client groups
Adults
Couples
Adolescents
Training and qualifications
MSc in Psychotherapy: University of Brighton BACP Accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Therapeutic Counselling: University of Brighton Trauma therapy training various courses Group Supervision Training with Robin Shohet Future Basing - A Creative Approach to Thinking About the Future: YMCA Dialogue Therapeutic considerations when working with a child and young person who self harms: YMCA Dialogue Awareness of Child Abuse and Neglect - Safeguarding Children: YMCA Dialogue Building Secure States of Mind Attachment Theory : Dr Gwen Adshead, London Bereavement: Cruse Bereavement Care Cruse Accredited Working with Trauma: Rise Counselling Service Creative Therapeutic Communication with Children and Young People: YMCA Brighton ASIST Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training : Grassroots Brighton
Verified professional membership