Megan Fernandes , BACP

Megan Fernandes is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, anger and low self-esteem. She also supports those managing life changes, addictions, grief, trauma and a range of intimate and family concerns. Megan works in English and Hindi and brings eight years of direct mental health experience to her practice.

Her style is warm and straightforward. She aims to meet people where they are and to work at a pace that feels manageable. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, alongside attention to feelings and personal history.

Megan uses a mix of evidence-informed approaches. These include acceptance and commitment ideas, attachment-based thinking, cognitive behavioural tools and client-centred listening. She can also draw on dialectical behaviour ideas for emotional regulation and coping skills.

Her background includes work across different settings and with diverse cultural backgrounds. Megan describes the therapeutic relationship as one built on respect and compassion. She aims to tailor the approach to each person’s goals, whether that means relief from symptoms or deeper personal insight.

People who work with Megan can expect collaborative sessions that balance practical skills with emotional understanding. She supports parents with caregiver stress, people coping with body image or eating concerns, and those managing career or identity-related challenges. The focus is always on small, achievable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier routines.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them. It teaches values-driven action so someone can take steps that matter despite worrying thoughts or low mood.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps people understand their needs in relationships and practise different ways of connecting and communicating.

Megan will work together with each person to find the best approach for their needs. She discusses goals and preferences in early sessions and adjusts methods as the work progresses. That means therapy can shift between skills, emotional processing and exploration as required.

Online formats make this collaborative work easier to fit into life. Video calls let the therapist and client see facial cues and hold longer conversations. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be simpler to schedule during a busy day. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for short check-ins, between-session support, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options help people access regular support from wherever they are and arrange sessions around work, childcare or travel.