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Monika Bassani Counselling and Clinical Supervision – Online Services

Portrait of Monika Bassani, Counseller and Supervisor

About me

 Hello and a warm welcome.

 

I am Integrative Counsellor experienced working with adults from a variety of backgrounds and cultures. I am an Associate Counsellor at The Echo Society.org.uk

 

The Integrative modality combines different forms of psychotherapy tailored to your individual needs, including emotional, cognitive, and relational aspects. Therapy provides you with the foundational work to build confidence and self esteem,  to believe that you can implement coherent, sustainable and relevant change in your life. Counselling provides a structured yet flexible approach. I will be working with you at your own pace, therapy is not a rushing process. Everyone is unique.

 

​​I welcome Gender, Sexual and Relationship Diversity.

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Individual  Counselling

Accessing the emotional side takes courage, to share negative emotions such as shame, guilt, boredom, rage, grief, hopelessness, loneliness, abandonment is to be vulnerable is something rare and invaluable, a form of inner strength. Self understanding is how you connect your past from memory with your present experience, that help us with "mental time travel" as we create a coherent view of ourselves across past, present and future its a mindsight tool

 

 

​Couple Counselling   

Couple counselling is about finding solutions, learning new skills : 

  • communication dynamics, to be curious, maximise potential

  • relational development

  •  childhood experiences

  •  attachment history

  • cultural influence

  •  the meaning of an affair and its repercussions

  •  personal beliefs 

  • the frequency in arguments and changes such as promotion or retirement, made them wanted to commit to one another, individual needs in the relationship

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Marriage Guidance

Pre marital counselling enables you to navigate your expectations, to negotiate a satisfactory plan for your future, to feel confident in taking your relationship one step further. 

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Discernment Counselling 

Discernment counselling is not couple therapy, is an intervention tailored for those couples who are considering continuing with their marriage or settle for divorce, it is not to fix their relationship problems.

 

Discernment counselling offer to both clients to gain clarity about decisions to figure out what went wrong in their relationship, offering each partner the opportunity to clarify their needs, and reasons.

 

 

Clinical  Supervision

I am trained in Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision  in line with the NCPS and BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions. 

 

​I oversee my supervisees ethical work in a online environment, the use of theory within an ethical and legal framework, creating a reflective space for their personal and professional growth, support self awareness and self care in supervision

 

 

​​Life Coaching 

I offer an open space for collaboration to explore new possibilities, behaviours, ways to think, to find, create, nurture and sustain the relationship or goals you want to achieve. My services are change focused, client led, open and authentic, positive and encouraging, collaborative, intuitive, challenging, outcome focused. 

 

  • MNCPS Accr. NCS14-00714

  • Clinical Supervisor Eye 7 Modality 

  • ​ACTO Registered Professional Member

  • Professional Member and the Professional Standard Authority Professional Accredited Registered Member

  • ICO Registered 

  • Associate Counsellor at The Echo Society an organisation that support individuals who suffered Narcissistic abuse. 

 

 

My Approach:

It’s my job and humble privilege to help you move forward, to make sense of your experiences, to empower healing until you can trust yourself, the collaboration is instrumental. My own life experience and professional training is what offers me deeper understanding, I believe in the power of human connection and the transformative potential of therapy, for you to feel and express and live in full your emotional truths.

 

I use directiveness and creativity, I am involved with your narrative, supporting you in delving through personal challenges, where there can be opportunities for learning, growth and fortitude. Therapy requires commitment, patience and goals. I offer guidance, is YOU that direct your pathway.

 

​​I look forward to being of support to you.

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My modalities: 

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  • Trauma - Informed Care: Understanding the impact of past experiences on your present.

  • ADHD  - informed and affirming: through personal and professional experience.

  • Attachment-Focused Therapy: Exploring your attachment styles and fostering healthier relationships.

  • Life Coaching: Setting and achieving goals, overcoming obstacles, and building resilience, purposeful, collaborative, building self awareness, create discovery.

  • Walk and Talk Therapy: the sessions are outdoors for those clients may prefer to move or walk as opposed to sitting and looking through a screen. Walk and Talk therapy is linked with many physical and mental health benefits, including decreased depression, decreased stress and anxiety, improved ADHD symptoms, increased focus, improved sleep patterns. Will be discussing any concerns prior to your first walk-and-talk, so you can make an informed decision.

 

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Areas of Experience:

  • Relationship issues

  • Loss and Grief

  • Self Esteem 

  •  Attachment issues  

  • Communication

  •  Gender Dynamics

  • Affairs

  • Lack of Intimacy

  • Abuse

  • Anger

  • Childhood Adversities

  • Shame,

  • Family issues 

  • Pre Marriage Counselling 

  • Divorce

  • Discernment Counselling

  •  Trust issues

  • Emotional Neglect

  • Parental emotional challenges

  •   Personal Beliefs system

  • ADHD Affirming

  •  Narcissistic Abuse

  • Family estrangement

  • Co Parenting 

  • Retirement

  • Stress work related

  • Depression

  • Generalised Anxiety and more.

 

If you are unsure whether therapy is right for you, I can offer free 20mins over the phone, or online video call to discuss your initial needs and see if we can work together.​

Personal Experience: 

Having personally experienced the impact of Narcissistic abuse and ADHD behaviours and its characteristics, I bring empathy and understanding to my work. Through years of personal therapy, dedicated professional training with sheer passion and determination, I have developed the skills and insights to help others navigate their own healing journeys.

Outside my professional role I am passionate about walking outdoors alongside the coast, exploring the countryside, swimming in the sea, and travelling.

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Fees Booking Hours and Cancellation Policy

The most important "qualification" when choosing the right therapist is how you feel, research shows that the relationship between counsellor and client is the most important factor. 

 

If you would like to arrange an appointment a payment in advance is required to secure the booking,  please note the appointment is only confirmed on receipt of fees. 

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I operate on a 24 hours cancellation policy, no fee will be charged by notice given on a 24hours or more, to cancel. If you need to reschedule, I will try to offer a suitable time before Friday of the same week, however if I am unable to, I ask for the full fee to be paid.

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1:1 for 50mins Counselling from £65 

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60mins Couples Counselling from Â£80 

 

90mins Couples Counselling from £95 

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1:1 50mins Student Personal therapy £40

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​1:1 for 1.5 hrs Supervision from £50

 

1:1 60mns Coaching from £70 

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1:1 for 90mins Coaching from £95

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Concessionary Fees available subject to availability

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