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Find lasting and transformative changes in self and all your relationships

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Valerie Monteiro

Founder, Clinical Director and
Relationship and Trauma Therapist.

“We believe in the inherent potential within every individual to achieve their highest self. Our mission is to inspire and empower all to embrace their inner light and live a life of beauty, joy, and fulfillment.”
Welcome to Guiding Light Center, where transformation awaits. Here, through education, therapeutic techniques, and holistic health practices, you’ll find joy, peace, and a renewed sense of self. Valerie Monteiro, the Founder and Clinical Director, is a distinguished Relationship Coach, Naturopath, and Trauma Specialist renowned for her transformative sessions and programs. With a career spanning various realms, Valerie Monteiro has emerged as a beacon of expertise. Her journey began in yoga and expanded into ayurvedic studies, spiritual exploration, and Naturopathy, culminating in the creation of the widely acclaimed 21-day Better Living Program embraced throughout India. Building on this foundation, she pursued a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling, subsequently bringing her invaluable skills to Australia, where she has excelled in mental health, addiction recovery, relationship counselling, and trauma therapy. Central to Valerie’s profound impact is her enlightening 12-week workshop, “Alchemy of Love: for healing, bonding, and life transformation.” This workshop stands as a testament to her impactful contributions, equipping couples with essential tools to navigate challenges, strengthen bonds, and cultivate love and forgiveness. Her 7-week Intimacy and Oneness Challenge further empowers couples with weekly exercises aimed at deepening connections and fostering closeness.

Valerie’s latest offering, the 21-day Trivesta Healing Course, represents a meticulously designed program offering evidence-based solutions to common health issues, promoting holistic well-being and happiness. At the core of Valerie’s approach is her unwavering commitment to placing the individual at the forefront, guiding them towards wisdom, higher values, and enlightenment, thereby emancipating them from suffering and aligning them with their life purpose. Over the past three decades, Valerie has facilitated the healing of numerous individuals from terminal illnesses, including her own victory over cancer 28 years ago. Drawing from personal experiences, she tirelessly endeavors to assist clients in achieving wellness through natural means. Her expertise extends to healing trauma, addressing past wounds, and successfully guiding patients through conditions such as PTSD, depression, anger management, parenting challenges, anxiety, and various mental health conditions.

We invite you to immerse yourself in her sessions and embark on a journey towards action-based programs that promote holistic health and well-being under Valerie Monteiro’s expert guidance.

Our Specialty services

Our friendly and wise counselors utilize proven therapy methods and impactful life coaching strategies to assist you in evolving and achieving lasting transformations.
Our optimistic method prioritizes self-development and strong connections. We offer online therapy and therapy in Perth, Australia, guidance for divorce, and assistance in recovering from breakups, along with life coaching aimed at propelling you ahead.
We can aid you in overcoming your history and blossoming into the individual you aspire to become.
Explore our empowering counseling and coaching offerings.

Services

How others have achieved the most.

Services

How others have achieved the most.

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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Our licenced counselors are here to help you navigate through life’s challenges. We offer individual counseling services that are tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, we’re here to support you.

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COUPLES COUNSELING

Our couples counseling services are designed to help you and your partner improve communication, work through conflicts, and strengthen your relationship. Our experienced therapists are here to guide you through the process and help you build a strong and healthy relationship.

 

Services

How others have achieved the most.

counselling

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING

Our licenced counselors are here to help you navigate through life’s challenges. We offer individual counseling services that are tailored to your specific needs. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or relationship issues, we’re here to support you.

couple

COUPLES COUNSELING

Our couples counseling services are designed to help you and your partner improve communication, work through conflicts, and strengthen your relationship. Our experienced therapists are here to guide you through the process and help you build a strong and healthy relationship.

 

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FAMILY COUNSELING

Family dynamics can be complex and challenging. Our family counseling services are here to help you navigate through the challenges and build stronger relationships. We work with families of all sizes and backgrounds to help them communicate better, resolve conflicts, and build stronger bonds.

 

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GROUP THERAPY

Group therapy can be a powerful way to connect with others who are going through similar challenges. Our group therapy sessions provide a safe and supportive environment where you can share your experiences and learn from others. We offer a variety of group therapy services to meet your needs.

 

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SUPERVISION

We offer Counsellors and psychotherapists ongoing supervision services to enhance their working with clients and fine tune their skills to bring better outcomes. Counsellors are guided with professionalism to bring expertise in their fields of all aspect of serving clients more meaningfully and getting better results.

Educational Resources For Informed Decisions

Marriage Counseling Questions

Does marriage counseling work? When is it time to get couples therapy? Can you use insurance for marriage counseling? Is long-distance couples therapy a thing? Get answers to your marriage counseling questions.

Premarital Counseling Questions

Is premarital counseling necessary? How long does it take? How much does it cost? Can we get a certificate? What do you talk about in there, anyway? Here you go: answers to your premarital counseling questions.

Dating Coaching Questions

What is a dating coach? What do they do? Is dating coaching worth it? What can a dating coach teach me about finding love? All is revealed in dating coaching questions.

Therapy Questions

Do I need therapy? What kind of therapist do I need? What does it cost? Does insurance cover therapy? How do I find a good therapist? All your therapy questions, answered.

Evidence-Based Approaches

Good therapy or coaching can be transformational. But not all types of therapy and coaching are effective. Learn which approaches to coaching, therapy, and couples counseling are evidence-based, and which to avoid.

Dating Coaching Questions

What is a dating coach? What do they do? Is dating coaching worth it? What can a dating coach teach me about finding love? All is revealed in dating coaching questions.

For Therapists

If you’re a caring and effective therapist looking for opportunities to learn and grow in a supportive group private practice, here’s information about our private practice therapist opportunities.

Get Started

We’re easy. Schedule a free consultation session with the expert of your choice to discuss your hopes and goals, and make sure it’s a good fit, before moving forward. Start here.

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