Monique Noonan , AASW

Monique Noonan is an Accredited Social Worker (AASW) who helps adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and the fallout of trauma. She focuses on practical support for people trying to cope with big life changes and rebuild a sense of self. Her style is warm and non-judgemental, aimed at helping people feel heard and steady again.

Monique uses everyday language and clear tools. Sessions are client-centred and shaped around each person’s values and goals. She draws on cognitive behavioural strategies and mindfulness to help with unhelpful thoughts and to build skills for managing strong emotions.

Attachment-based ideas are used to look at relationship patterns and how early experiences affect current connections. Dialectical behaviour therapy skills can be introduced to strengthen emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness when needed. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people to live in line with what matters to them, even when feelings are hard.

With three years of practice, Monique blends professional training with her own lived experience. She aims to create a calm space where people can say difficult things and try small, practical changes. The work is collaborative - she listens first, then offers tools that fit each person’s life.

People come to Monique for issues such as self-esteem, body image, caregiving stress, chronic illness, adoption and attachment concerns, and experiences of domestic violence or abandonment. Her approach is steady, respectful and focused on what will make day-to-day life more manageable.

Therapeutic approaches that work online

Monique commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy when working with people online. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take small steps that match their values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns, helping people understand and shift how they relate to others.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monique treats therapy as a collaboration and will help figure out which methods suit a person's situation, goals and preferences. She often blends approaches, starting with listening and then introducing tools that fit the person’s life and pace.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make engagement easier. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good low-bandwidth option or for fitting a session into a work break. Live chat and text work well for shorter check-ins, journalling support, or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options offer flexibility so people can choose what fits their routine.