Claudio Mendes

I currently have limited spaces available for new clients — both in-person in Banstead and online.

About Me

Looking to start therapy or find a therapist, can feel daunting and confusing not knowing where to begin. I offer a warm, supportive, and collaborative space to explore what’s troubling you, understand your emotions and start moving forward. 

I am Claudio Mendes, an accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 16 years’ experience supporting adults through anxiety, depression, trauma, loss, relationship difficulties, and major life transitions.

I offer a warm, reflective, and collaborative approach, creating a space where we can look at what’s been difficult and work toward greater clarity and understanding. 

Together, we’ll explore patterns that may be holding you back, make sense of challenging emotions, and find new ways to move forward.

My practice integrates Psychodynamic Counselling, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) adapting what’s most helpful to your needs.

How I Work

Therapy with me is a shared process of reflection and change. 

I understand that it can feel confusing or overwhelming to know which type of therapy might be most helpful or what each approach involves. Part of our work together is exploring that and finding what fits you best.

Some people come wanting to understand themselves more deeply, while others are looking for practical ways to manage specific challenges. Whatever brings you, we’ll move at your pace and focus on what matters most to you.

I offer both short- and long-term therapy, in-person in Banstead or online, depending on what feels most comfortable.

My practice provides a calm and supportive environment for adults to explore life’s challenges. 

Sessions are flexible and tailored to your needs, whether you want to reflect on patterns, understand emotions, or develop practical strategies for managing difficulties.

I offer therapy in-person in Banstead or online, short- or long-term. 

We can explore issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem, relationships, and life transitions, helping you gain insight, coping strategies, and personal growth.

I also offer therapy in Portuguese. 

If you are considering therapy, you are welcome to arrange an initial consultation to discuss your goals and how we might work together. 

First Session

The first session is an opportunity to explore what brings you to therapy, what you hope to achieve, and how we might work together. 

It’s also a chance to clarify any questions about different therapy approaches and understand what might suit you best.

At the end of the first session, I hope you will have a clearer sense of direction and a better understanding of how therapy can support you in managing difficulties, developing coping strategies, and working toward personal change.

Available Appointments – In-Person & Online

I currently have a few openings for supervision, available both in-person and online.

With 8 years of experience as a dedicated supervisor, I offer Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT UK Accredited) supervision to both trainees and qualified therapists seeking to advance their practice.

CBT & IPT Supervision

With over 8 years of experience supervising trainees and qualified therapists, I support you in refining your approach, enhancing clinical outcomes, and deepening your understanding of CBT and IPT.

Through discussion of your therapeutic work, we focus on identifying interventions that are relevant and appropriate to the stage of therapy, the client’s presenting issues, and their goals. 

My approach is grounded in the Seven-Eyed Model of Supervision, and I take responsibility for helping you provide the best possible care to your clients while simultaneously promoting your growth as a clinical professional.

My stance is reflective, competency-based, and collaborative. 

I provide a space where you can explore challenging cases, reflect on your therapeutic work and receive constructive feedback to support your professional development.

I also help supervisees achieve personal and professional goals, navigate ethical dilemmas, and stay up-to-date with current CBT research and evidence-based practice.

It's an opportunity to outline how we’ll work together, clarify expectations, and ensure the supervision relationship feels like a good fit. 

Whether you're newly qualified or more experienced, this first session sets the foundation for a supportive and reflective space tailored to your development.