Monique Lewis
Counsellor | Workplace Mental Health, Trauma, Crisis Support, Stress, Anxiety, Depression & Relationship Counselling
Specialisations: Workplace Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Trauma & PTSD, Crisis Counselling, Suicidal Thoughts & Self-Harm, Anger Management, Workplace Bullying, Couples & Relationship Counselling, Grief & Loss, Addiction, ADHD, Autism, Emotional Wellbeing, Burnout, Career Stress, Life Transitions and Personal Development.
Monique is an experienced counsellor with over 10 years of professional counselling experience and a background in trauma and mental health services.
She has extensive experience supporting individuals and couples experiencing psychological distress, trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and complex personal challenges.
Through Employment Counselling Services (ECS), Monique provides confidential, professional counselling for employees experiencing workplace stress, mental health difficulties, personal crises and challenging life circumstances that may affect their wellbeing, relationships and professional performance.
With her extensive counselling background and experience in trauma and mental health services, Monique brings valuable expertise to organisations seeking experienced employee mental health support, particularly for staff experiencing complex psychological or emotional difficulties.
Workplace Stress, Anxiety & Burnout
Monique supports employees experiencing workplace stress, anxiety, emotional exhaustion, overwhelm and challenges managing professional and personal responsibilities.
She understands how demanding workloads, workplace conflict, organisational uncertainty, financial pressures and personal difficulties can contribute to psychological distress.
Her approach helps employees explore the underlying causes of stress, develop healthier coping strategies, strengthen emotional resilience and regain confidence in managing everyday challenges.
Monique also supports individuals experiencing career uncertainty, dissatisfaction at work, changing professional responsibilities and difficulties maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
Depression, Mental Health & Emotional Wellbeing
With over a decade of counselling experience and a background in mental health services, Monique supports individuals experiencing depression, persistent low mood, anxiety, emotional distress and complex psychological challenges.
Her experience includes working with concerns such as obsessive-compulsive difficulties (OCD), phobias, anger, low self-esteem, loneliness and significant emotional overwhelm.
Monique also provides counselling support for individuals experiencing suicidal thoughts or self-harm concerns, recognising the importance of sensitive assessment, appropriate safety planning and access to additional services when required.
Through ECS, she helps employees understand their emotional experiences, recognise patterns affecting their wellbeing and develop strategies to manage psychological distress.
Trauma, PTSD & Crisis Support
Monique has a professional background in trauma services and supports individuals experiencing trauma, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), abuse, sexual abuse and distressing life experiences.
Her experience is valuable when supporting employees affected by traumatic events, personal crises, workplace bullying and other circumstances that may significantly affect psychological wellbeing.
Monique provides a compassionate, respectful and non-judgemental environment where individuals can explore difficult experiences at their own pace.
Her approach supports emotional safety, understanding, recovery and the development of healthier coping strategies.
Workplace Bullying, Conflict & Emotional Regulation
Monique understands that difficult workplace relationships, bullying, interpersonal conflict and ongoing professional stress can significantly affect employees' mental health and confidence.
She supports individuals experiencing workplace tensions, communication difficulties, anger, frustration, feelings of powerlessness and emotional distress.
Her counselling helps employees better understand their emotional responses, establish healthier boundaries, strengthen confidence and develop more constructive approaches to managing difficult situations.
Monique also supports individuals whose experiences of past trauma or challenging relationships may influence how they respond to conflict and stress in the workplace.
Couples Counselling & Relationship Difficulties
Monique has extensive experience supporting individuals and couples navigating relationship challenges, communication difficulties, intimacy concerns and emotional disconnection.
She understands that relationship difficulties, separation, family conflict and personal challenges can significantly affect an employee's emotional wellbeing, concentration and ability to manage workplace demands.
Her approach helps individuals and couples better understand relationship patterns, strengthen communication, navigate conflict and develop healthier connections.
Monique provides a collaborative, non-judgemental environment where clients can explore their relationships, personal needs and emotional experiences.
Addiction, ADHD, Autism & Complex Personal Challenges
Monique supports individuals experiencing addiction-related concerns, eating disorders and difficulties associated with ADHD and autism.
She recognises that neurodivergence, mental health difficulties and personal circumstances can influence how individuals experience workplace environments, relationships, communication and everyday responsibilities.
Through ECS, Monique helps employees explore their individual challenges, recognise their strengths and develop practical approaches to managing stress, emotional difficulties and interpersonal relationships.
Her experience also includes supporting individuals dealing with financial stress, health challenges, disability, ageing and changing family circumstances.
Grief, Loss & Significant Life Transitions
Monique has experience supporting individuals experiencing bereavement, grief, significant personal loss and major life changes.
Her work includes supporting people through miscarriage, infertility, fertility challenges, terminal illness, cancer, dementia, menopause and other health-related or family circumstances.
She recognises that grief can arise from many types of loss, including the death of a loved one, relationship breakdowns, changes in health, career uncertainty and the loss of important life expectations.
Through ECS, Monique supports employees navigating these challenging circumstances while helping them maintain their emotional wellbeing and manage the demands of their personal and professional lives.
Cultural Identity, Personal Meaning & Wellbeing
Monique recognises that emotional wellbeing is influenced by personal values, cultural identity, relationships, life experiences and an individual's sense of meaning and belonging.
She supports people exploring cultural identity, spirituality, personal purpose, existential concerns and environmental or climate-related anxiety.
Her approach respects each individual's unique experiences and perspectives, helping clients explore what matters most to them and identify ways to strengthen their wellbeing.
Counselling Approach
Monique believes that every individual is the expert in their own life and that effective counselling is built on a collaborative, respectful and supportive therapeutic relationship.
She provides a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental environment where clients can openly explore their thoughts, emotions and experiences.
Drawing on a range of therapeutic approaches, Monique tailors her counselling to each client's individual circumstances, needs and goals.
Her work focuses on:
Collaborative Counselling: Working alongside clients to understand their experiences and identify meaningful goals.
Trauma-Informed Support: Recognising the effects of trauma and prioritising emotional safety and respect.
Strengths-Based Development: Helping individuals recognise their abilities, resources and existing coping skills.
Emotional Awareness: Supporting clients to understand difficult emotions, recurring patterns and responses to stress.
Resilience & Recovery: Helping individuals develop healthier coping strategies and navigate challenging circumstances.
Personal Growth: Encouraging greater self-awareness, confidence, connection and overall wellbeing.
Monique's approach recognises that there is no single path to recovery or personal development. She works with clients to identify strategies that are appropriate to their individual experiences and circumstances.
Supporting Employees Through ECS
As part of the Employment Counselling Services team, Monique provides professional counselling support for employees experiencing:
Workplace stress, anxiety and burnout
Depression, low mood and emotional distress
Trauma, PTSD and distressing experiences
Personal crises, suicidal thoughts and self-harm concerns
Workplace bullying, harassment and interpersonal conflict
Anger management and emotional regulation difficulties
Couples counselling and relationship challenges
Separation, divorce and family conflict
Grief, bereavement and significant personal loss
Addiction, substance-related concerns and eating disorders
ADHD, autism and neurodiversity-related challenges
Low self-esteem, confidence and motivation
Workplace uncertainty, redundancy and career transitions
Financial stress and work-life balance difficulties
Cancer, disability, chronic illness and health-related distress
Miscarriage, infertility, menopause and family challenges
Loneliness, social isolation and personal identity concerns
OCD, phobias and anxiety-related difficulties
Ageing, dementia and caregiving responsibilities
Cultural identity, spirituality and existential concerns
Significant life transitions and personal development
Monique's combination of more than a decade of counselling experience, a background in trauma and mental health services, and experience supporting complex psychological difficulties provides ECS with valuable expertise in employee wellbeing, crisis support and comprehensive mental health counselling.
Her broad experience is particularly valuable for employers seeking an EAP provider capable of supporting employees with both everyday workplace pressures and more complex personal or psychological challenges.
Monique is committed to helping individuals feel heard, supported and empowered to understand their experiences, strengthen their relationships, develop resilience and improve their overall psychological wellbeing.
Employment Counselling Services (ECS)
