Counsellor profile
Olenka Hennessey, BACP
Counsellor - anxiety and life changes
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Olenka
Counsellor Olenka Hennessey is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has six years of experience. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and life changes. Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
Olenka uses an integrative style that draws on several practical methods. She focuses on listening and building a trusted working relationship. Talks are collaborative and aim to increase self-awareness and provide clearer ways to manage thoughts and feelings.
In sessions she may help identify unhelpful patterns and test small changes. Techniques from client-centred work mean conversations follow what matters to the person. Solution-focused ideas are used to set short-term goals and notice what is already working.
Mindfulness approaches can be introduced to help with tense moments and steady attention. Motivational interviewing helps when people feel stuck and want to change but are unsure how to start. These tools are offered alongside open discussion about life, choices and values.
Olenka mentions common life events that can unsettle people, such as having a baby, moving home, career shifts, perimenopause or receiving a diagnosis like ADHD. She also lists a wide range of areas she supports, including family problems, communication issues, infidelity, and workplace stress. The emphasis is on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first appointment. Fees vary by location and sessions are arranged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches that work in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following what matters to the client. The counsellor provides reflective listening and helps people make sense of their feelings and choices, which can suit relationship issues, low self-esteem and grief.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These techniques can help reduce the intensity of anxious moments and improve sleep and focus in everyday life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Olenka will discuss different methods and agree on what to try first. She aims to adapt tools to the client’s goals and preferences so sessions feel relevant and practical.
Confirm the exact session formats available before booking, as the biography does not list specific delivery methods. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins when needed. It also means people can work with a registered BACP counsellor in the UK even if they are based elsewhere, provided the chosen format suits both parties.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly help with?
She works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, grief, trauma and life transitions, plus related areas such as workplace stress and parenting strain.
What kind of approach does she use in sessions?
Her work is integrative, combining client-centred listening with solution-focused goal setting, mindfulness techniques and motivational interviewing when helpful.
How long has she been practising?
She has six years of clinical experience working with a range of common mental health and life issues.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions organised and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Choose the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.