Monique Richards, AASW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Monique is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- Great news, Monique is accepting new clients!
- She is normally fully-booked.
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Australia
More about Monique
- 3 years' experience
- Female
- AASW
Welcome, I'm Monique.
You have landed here because your experiencing a particularly difficult time in your life. I'm here to compassionately and professionally support you.
What to expect when working with me:
I am a human first, Grief and Bereavement Therapist and Mental Health Clinician second. That means I work with you in a compassionate, humanistic manner, that sees your unique life story first and your struggles second.
My extensive clinical experience has allowed me to work with a range of patients challenged by stress, anxiety, depression, a complex mental diagnoses, complex and/or childhood trauma, suicide loss, natural death and non-death related loss, chronic illness, anticipatory grief and major life transitions. I work with adults from 18 years and up.
I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and authenticity. My appointments and subsequent treatment plans are always tailored to your unique needs and will incorporate wherever appropriate the following therapies: Talk Therapy, Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance Narrative Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Somatics.
Consider me your holder of hope, during these difficult times. I look forward to connecting with you. I'm happy to answer questions you may have.
Best regards, Monique
Specialties
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Systemic Therapy
Licenses
- AASW · Australia · 499862 · Renews June 2026
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Monique Richards offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Monique Richards works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Monique Richards speak?
Monique Richards speaks English.
How many years of experience does Monique Richards have?
Monique Richards has 3 years of experience.
Where is Monique Richards licensed to practice?
Monique Richards is licensed to practice in Australia.
Does Monique Richards accept clients outside of Australia?
No, Monique Richards does not accept clients outside of Australia.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Monique Richards offer?
Monique Richards offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Systemic Therapy.
How can I communicate with Monique Richards?
Monique Richards can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Monique Richards?
Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation.
Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.
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