Olenka Hennessey

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Mindfulness practice

About Olenka

Olenka Hennessey helps people with stress, anxiety, relationships, low self esteem, depression and other life changes by working collaboratively and listening carefully. She describes her way of working as integrative and person-focused, and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Olenka has six years' experience in counselling practice.

She offers time to talk and to notice patterns that keep causing distress. Sessions focus on increasing self-awareness, naming feelings, and challenging self-limiting beliefs so clients can make practical changes. She uses familiar, evidence-informed tools alongside a client-centred approach to explore what is getting in the way of feeling better.

Olenka commonly supports people dealing with bereavement, trauma and abuse, parenting and family problems, intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, anger, workplace stress, and career concerns. She also works with issues such as attachment and abandonment, codependency, infidelity, and life purpose. ADHD and compassion fatigue are listed among her areas of focus.

The methods she draws on include client-centred work, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing and solution-focused approaches. These are brought together to suit the person in the room and the problems they bring. The emphasis is on practical steps and clearer thinking rather than jargon.

Sessions are carried out from the United Kingdom and are provided in English. Olenka accepts international clients and uses a subscription payment model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session via the Talk to a counsellor online button.

How her approaches are used in online counselling

Olenka commonly uses client-centred work and mindfulness in her sessions. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions; it helps with relationship issues, self-esteem and making sense of emotions. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and manage worry; it can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems and overwhelm.

She also uses motivational interviewing in conversations to clarify goals and boost readiness for change, and solution-focused ideas to identify small, practical steps that move things forward. Finding the right mix is part of the work; the therapist and client will review what helps and adjust the approach together in a collaborative way.

The practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions into a busy week and easier access for international clients. Confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online sessions can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins, avoid travel time, or choose not to use video when that suits the person better.

Topics Olenka lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Blended family issues
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Divorce and separation
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• Infidelity
• Life purpose
• Self-love
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues
• Young adult issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Olenka

Does she work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. She lists anxiety and depression among her main areas and helps people address low mood and worry through increased self-awareness and practical strategies.

What kind of counselling does she offer?

Olenka uses an integrative, client-centred approach and draws on mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has six years' experience in counselling practice.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in English or from another country?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with her counselling?

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