Monica Oleksy

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Mindfulness approaches

About Monica

Monica Oleksy works on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns by listening, exploring feelings and helping people make sense of what they are living through. She uses talking therapy to help people understand themselves better and find ways to manage difficult emotions. Monica is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has ten years' experience.

Monica offers time to talk through worries about low mood, panic, grief and trauma. She also supports people struggling with sleep, eating concerns, anger and feelings of isolation. Sessions can cover practical coping strategies as well as reflecting on life events that have led to distress.

Her way of working draws on client-centred practice, so the person in the room leads the pace and focus. Narrative ideas are used to look at the stories people tell about themselves, and solution-focused steps help build short-term options to try between sessions. Mindfulness approaches may be introduced to help with attention and calm.

Monica is aware of cultural differences and says she is comfortable working with difference. She aims to listen, respect and learn from each person's background and experience. She asks people to say what they want to address so she can check whether she can help.

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese, and Monica accepts international clients. Cost varies with location and sessions run on a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How Monica uses talking approaches online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person's lead to build understanding and make changes; it helps with feelings of low mood, uncertainty and problems with self-esteem. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and can help reframe problems such as relationship difficulties, guilt or shame. Mindfulness approaches involve simple attention and breathing practices to help manage anxiety, panic and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monica will discuss different ways of working with the client and make decisions together based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. She checks in about what is helpful and adapts the focus as progress is made.

Practical benefits of having sessions online include being able to fit counselling into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to arrange shorter check-ins or regular appointments around work or family commitments. Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know how sessions will be arranged.

Topics Monica lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Parenting issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Body image
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Divorce and separation
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Post-traumatic stress
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Existential Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Narrative Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Monica

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. She supports people with anxiety, panic disorder and social anxiety and phobia.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses client-centred, narrative and mindfulness approaches alongside solution-focused work.

What experience does she have?

She has ten years' experience working with a range of issues including trauma, grief and relationship problems.

Where is she based?

She is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Which languages can sessions be in?

Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.

Can people outside the UK work with her?

Yes. She accepts international clients.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start counselling with her?

Click the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.