Monika Zajac

• Stress and anxiety
• Adoption and guardianship
• English and Polish

About Monika

Monika Zajac works on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes using person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has nine years of counselling experience in the United Kingdom.

Monika trained after moving to England from Poland, where she previously worked as a high school teacher. That teaching background informs how she talks with younger clients and structures sessions for clarity. She has worked with adolescents, young adults and adults across a range of concerns.

Her practice focuses on practical conversation and reflection. She listens to what is happening now, and looks at past patterns that affect current feelings and behaviour. Sessions include talking through difficult memories, noticing repeated relationship patterns, and developing ways to cope with daily stress.

Monika has additional experience supporting people with adoption and special guardianship issues following post-qualifying training in that area. She also addresses concerns such as parenting strain, family problems, anger, chronic illness and career stress. She works with topics linked to neurodiversity and personality issues when these are part of a client's presenting concerns.

Sessions are offered in English and Polish and Monika accepts international clients. Costs vary with location and use 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 her approaches work in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the client's own perspective. The counsellor offers attentive listening and reflection so people can speak about what matters to them and find their own way forward. This approach is useful for stress, self-esteem and relationship concerns.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences and patterns shape current feelings and behaviour. It involves noticing repeating themes in relationships and emotional responses, and can help with trauma, grief and long-standing difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Monika will discuss goals and preferences with each person and decide together which methods to emphasise. That conversation helps make sessions relevant to present problems and longer-term change.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Speak with Monika during the matching process to agree practical arrangements that suit everyday life.

Topics Monika lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Coping with life changes
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Adoption and foster care
• Antisocial personality
• Autism and Asperger Syndrome
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Family problems
• Guilt and shame
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Life purpose
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Self-harm
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Monika

Does she work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and panic-related concerns are listed among her main areas of work.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

She uses Client-Centred (person-centred) and Psychodynamic approaches in her practice.

What is her experience?

She has nine years of counselling experience working with adolescents, young adults and adults.

Is she a recognised professional in the UK?

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

Does she offer sessions in Polish?

Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Polish.

Can I have sessions if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted; confirm practical details when arranging sessions.

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 with her?

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