Isabel Monteiro
Counsellor in Brighton

Registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Working with adults and young people from various nationalities and cultures presenting a wide range of issues. Face-to-face in Brighton and Hove, through Skype and email. English, Portuguese and Spanish. Living and working in the UK for over 25 years.

Background & Counselling Qualifications

MSc in Psychotherapy, University of Brighton
BACP Accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Humanistic Therapeutic Counselling: University of Brighton
Trauma-informed therapy training (various courses)
Bereavement and pre-bereavement Training: Cruse Bereavement Care (Cruse Accredited)
Online Counselling Training: Online Counselling for Counsellors Ltd
Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish

My Specialisms

Issues related to adapting to new situations (e.g. expatriates adpating to a new culture and language), cross cultural relationships, addictions, anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, divorce, eating problems, family issues, identity issues, loss, online dating anxiety, relationship issues, seasonal affective disorder (SAD), sex related issues, sexual abuse, sexuality, spirituality, work related issues.
Crisis and trauma counselling (also working with Occupational Health organisations).
Languages: English, Portuguese and Spanish

Approach to Counselling & How I Work

Working integratively and holistically, grounded in the humanistic approach which focus on the human potential for creativity, love, growth, fulfilment and psychological health, I attend to my clients' whole experience and consider the processes of thinking, feeling, behaviour and body awareness equally important.

My aim is to help my clients to gain greater insights about themselves, their thoughts, feelings, behaviours, past and present relationships and life experiences. I commit to help them making sense of their circumstances, identifying choices for change and supporting them during the process of change, or simply supporting them through their self-development journey.

I do not routinely give advice, though I may suggest a different way of seeing something or suggest some practical ways of coping with specific issues or situations.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Psychotherapy	In Person	£55 per 50 minutes
Psychotherapy	Online/Telephone	£55 per 50 minutes
Counselling	In Person	£55 per 50 minutes
Counselling	Online/Telephone	£55 per 50 minutes

Additional Rate Information

Free introductory session. Student concessions available.