Valerie Monteiro

Valerie Monteiro is a registered clinical psychotherapist, relationship specialist, author, and the founder of the Guiding Light Center in Perth, Western Australia. With over two decades of international experience, Valerie bridges Western psychology and Eastern holistic traditions to guide individuals and couples through deep emotional healing.

Her professional trajectory was profoundly shaped by her personal victory over cancer in 1994, inspiring a lifelong dedication to somatic healing, naturopathy, and mindfulness. Valerie holds a Master’s degree in Psychotherapy and Counselling and is trained in diverse modalities, including Trauma-Focused CBT, NLP, Hypnotherapy, and Forensic Healing.

As a relationship coach and author of Conscious Conversations for Committed Couples, she is renowned for her signature retreats, such as The Alchemy of Love, and her transformative 7-week relationship programs. Valerie remains dedicated to helping clients release stored trauma, navigate profound grief, and transition from pain to purpose.