KND role
Laga Monique Deza
Wellbeing & Mental Health Support Lead
Professional background
- Trauma-informed practice
- Culturally responsive mental health support
- Children, families & neurodivergent people
Languages
English · French
“Everyone deserves to feel safe, heard, and supported — exactly as they are.”
About Monique
At the heart of KND, Monique is our gentle, steady presence — the person who holds space for our community with kindness, empathy, and deep understanding. As our Wellbeing & Mental Health Support Lead, she brings over 10 years of heartfelt experience walking alongside children, neurodivergent individuals, families, and marginalised people across France and the UK.
Specialising in trauma-informed practice and culturally responsive mental health support, Monique meets every person exactly where they are. She understands that wellbeing isn’t one-size-fits-all — especially for our diaspora communities navigating two worlds. Her work is rooted in deep respect for culture, identity, and the unique strengths each person brings.
From supporting non-verbal autistic children to find their voice, to walking alongside families in crisis, to leading community workshops that heal and empower — Monique brings her whole heart to everything she does. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Health and Wellbeing in Society, works closely alongside therapists, SENCOs, and mental health practitioners, and is fluent in both French and English.
Monique’s mission at KND
To ensure no one in our community struggles alone — that every person has a safe place to turn, a listening ear, and practical, compassionate support to grow, heal, and thrive.
How Monique can help
She meets every person exactly where they are, with support rooted in respect for culture, identity and each person’s strengths, including:
- Emotional wellbeing support
- Trauma-informed support
- Culturally responsive support
- Neurodivergent people & their families
- Family support
- Diaspora communities navigating two worlds
- Community wellbeing workshops
- Support in French or English
About this profile
Monique’s wellbeing support is non-clinical: it is not therapy, diagnosis or treatment, and it sits alongside — never instead of — care from your GP, therapist or mental health team. If you are in crisis or worried about your safety, please get urgent help straight away.