About Monica Fernando
Principal Counsellor
Master of Arts in Counselling
Registered Clinical Member (SAC)
Accredited Triple P Provider
Certified Prepare/Enrich™ Facilitator
Monica has been in the people-helping field for over three decades. As a seasoned counsellor, parenting consultant, and trainer, she has supported a diverse range of individuals and families in navigating life’s most complex challenges. Monica’s career is defined by her work with couples and families, where she has helped numerous clients move from states of hopelessness toward healthier relationship patterns and meaningful growth. She is particularly known for her expertise in affair recovery and marriage restoration, holding a strong conviction that even the deepest relational ruptures can be repaired.
She believes that “Transformation is within You,” and that meaningful change is possible despite the obstacles and challenges one may face.
Therapeutic Orientation
Monica adopts a Family-Systems approach to therapy, which views individuals through the lens of their relationships and family dynamics. She draws on a diverse, integrated range of methods to suit the unique needs of each case, including:
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Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Extra Marital Affairs)
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Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
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Choice Theory and Reality Therapy
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Motivational Interviewing for Addiction Change
Expertise and Specialisations
Monica’s clinical work is focused on restoring connection and stability within the home and the Self. Her primary areas of expertise include:
Couples and Marital Health
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Relationship Strengthening: Building communication and conflict management skills.
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Affair Recovery: Torn Asunder programme for repair after infidelity, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy for extra-marital affairs.
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Marriage Preparation: Certified Prepare/Enrich™ practitioner for pre-marital counselling, and Love Works Early Marriage Support for transnational couples.
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Marital First Responder: Certified to train laymen communities to reach out to couples experiencing relationship distress.
Family and Parenting
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Parenting Support: Accredited Triple P (Positive Parenting Programme) provider addressing behavioural concerns in children and teens.
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Family Intervention: Navigating challenges in family relationships, eldercare stress, and family reintegration during or after incarceration.
Individual Well-being and Mental Health
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Mental Health Concerns: Supporting individuals through trauma, anxiety, and depression.
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Addiction Support: Utilising motivational interviewing to facilitate change.
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Workshops & Education: Leading seminars and talks on mental health well-being and parenting.
“As we take the time to look within, we often discover (sometimes unexpectedly) that we are built for resilience, growth, and lasting well-being. Transformation is already within you - you are an overcomer.”