Resources:


  • Therapy with Monica is not a crisis service, if you need immediate support outside of our sessions, you could consider any of the following:

    • Samaritans – 116 123 – www.samaritans.org

    • Mind UK – Mental health information and helplines

    • NHS 111 – For urgent health and mental health support

    • BACP Find a Therapist – For clients who want to explore options

    • SHOUT – Text SHOUT to 85258 (24/7 crisis text line)

    • Staying safe - guidance tools helping with thoughts of harm and suicide


  • Curated books to support self-reflection and healing. Examples:

    • “The Body Keeps the Score” – Bessel van der Kolk (trauma)

    • “Attached” – Amir Levine & Rachel Heller (relationships)

    • “Lost Connections” – Johann Hari (depression, disconnection)

    • “It’s OK That You’re Not OK” – Megan Devine (grief)

    • “The Highly Sensitive Person” – Elaine Aron (sensitivity)

    • Podcasts: Therapy Chat, Unlocking Us (Brené Brown), How to Fail (Elizabeth Day)

    • Mindfulness Apps: Insight Timer, Calm, Headspace

    • Mood or journaling apps: Daylio, Reflectly

    • Grounding exercises (PDF) (Coming soon)

    • “How to Prepare for Your First Therapy Session” guide (Coming soon)

    • Journal prompts for emotional awareness (Coming soon)

    • Self-soothing strategies (Coming soon)

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