Monica Fernando
Principal Counsellor
Master of Arts in Counselling
Registered Clinical Member (SAC)
Senior Couples and Family Therapist
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:
Gottman Method Couples Therapy (Levels 1, 2 and 3)
Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (Extra Marital Affairs)
Satir Transformational Systemic Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Choice Theory and Reality Therapy
Motivational Interviewing for Addiction Change
Experience
“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.”