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Olenka Hennessey, BACP

Olenka Hennessey offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem
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About Olenka

Olenka Hennessey offers calm, straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed. She focuses on helping clients who are anxious, low in confidence, grieving, or facing major life changes. Sessions aim to make everyday problems feel more manageable and to help people hear themselves more clearly.

She works in a collaborative, client-centred way that puts the person’s experience first. Olenka gives space to talk through difficult feelings and to gently challenge unhelpful beliefs.

Background and approach

The work is practical and paced to suit each person rather than following a fixed formula. Her practice draws on mindfulness to help people notice and sit with feelings without being swept away by them. She also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to identify small, realistic steps that build momentum and hope.

These approaches are blended so sessions can shift between listening, reflection, and finding concrete next steps. Olenka has six years' experience working with issues such as stress, relationship problems, self-esteem, depression, trauma, grief, eating and sleeping difficulties, and ADHD-related overwhelm. She helps people facing life transitions too - for example changes at work, becoming a parent, or separation and divorce.

Based in the United Kingdom, she is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are offered in English and can be arranged online by following the site's sign-up and matching steps.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389393	October 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Olenka names

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Approaches that work well online and in session

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening, understanding and following the client's pace. It helps people feel heard and make sense of emotions before deciding what to change. Mindfulness practice teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without reacting immediately, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood.

The choice of approach is a shared decision. The therapist will work with the client to identify what feels most useful, trying different ways of working and adjusting as goals or needs evolve. This collaborative process helps tailor sessions to how a person prefers to reflect, problem-solve or take small steps forward.

Online sessions can include video calls, phone appointments, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules. Video calls support a conversational, face-to-face feel, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or for people who prefer typing to speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional support.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Olenka commonly help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, grief, trauma, parenting and life transition challenges among other areas.

What style of therapy does she use?

Her approach is client-centred with elements of mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused work to suit each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Olenka has six years' experience working with a range of mental health and life adjustment concerns.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

In which languages can I speak with her?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients from other countries.

Which session formats are available?

Therapy can be delivered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on preference.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions in line with the therapist's availability.