Counsellor profile
Valentina Mengarelli, BACP
Counsellor - stress and anxiety
See online counselling options- Client-centred therapy
- Mindfulness therapy
- English Spanish Italian
About Valentina
Valentina Mengarelli is a counsellor registered with BACP and has five years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, sleep problems, low self-esteem and depression. She also addresses life changes, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and intimacy-related issues.
Valentina uses a straightforward, conversational style in sessions. She listens without judgement and helps people name what they are feeling. Work often begins with identifying what matters most to the client and focusing on small, practical steps forward.
Her practice draws on client-centred therapy, which puts the person’s experience at the centre of the conversation. This means sessions follow the client’s pace and priorities rather than a set script. She also uses mindfulness therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and learn simple ways to manage stress and mood.
Clients can expect clear, concrete conversations about coping strategies, boundaries and day-to-day routines. Valentina can talk through relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, anger, bereavement and career questions. She also works with concerns listed under her additional focus areas such as attachment, codependency and body image.
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Italian. International clients are accepted. To begin, readers are asked to use the site’s matching process to choose an online counselling option and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in online counselling
Valentina draws on client-centred therapy and mindfulness therapy in her online work. Client-centred therapy focuses on the person’s own concerns and follows their pace. It is useful for discussing self-esteem, relationship issues and navigating life changes.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to notice thoughts and feelings without being swept away by them. It is often used for anxiety, stress and sleep problems and can support mood regulation.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and will suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative decision and can change over time as progress is reviewed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm which online options are available before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions around work and family responsibilities, reduces travel time and makes regular appointments easier to keep. Different formats can also affect session length and the way check-ins are managed, so discuss practical arrangements when you arrange the first appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, sleeping problems, low self-esteem and depression. She also works with life changes, addictions, relationships, family issues and trauma.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred and mindfulness approaches, keeping sessions focused on the person’s experience. Conversations aim to be practical and paced to the individual.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working in counselling settings in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is she registered with?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the UK?
Yes. She accepts international clients. Sessions are offered in English, Spanish and Italian.
What session formats does she offer?
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.