- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness practice
- Solution-focused tools
About Olenka
Olenka Hennessey is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with six years' experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression and the changes that come with life transitions. Young adult issues are among her focus areas, so she often supports people dealing with early-career pressures, moving out, study and changing relationships.
Olenka uses an integrative approach that draws on client-centred methods and evidence-based techniques. Sessions aim to increase self-awareness and challenge self-limiting beliefs. She encourages practical steps people can use between sessions as well as reflective conversation during them.
Her work supports people through bereavement, trauma, intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, and issues connected to parenting and workplace stress. She also addresses attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency and communication problems. The emphasis is on clear, steady discussion and gradual change rather than quick fixes.
Olenka says that finding the right fit matters. In practice she aims to build a trusting professional relationship and to collaborate on goals. She helps clients weigh options, recognise patterns and try small experiments to see what shifts feel useful.
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients. Costs vary by location and use a cancellable subscription model. To begin, clients follow the online matching steps and schedule a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-centred work focuses on listening carefully and responding to what matters most to the client. Online sessions using this approach involve open conversation, reflecting back what the client says and working together to set goals that feel achievable.Mindfulness-based methods ask clients to notice thoughts, sensations and emotions without judgement. In an online session this can mean guided attention exercises, short practices to reduce anxiety, and strategies for managing stress in daily life.
Motivational interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and what might get in the way. It uses conversational techniques to explore ambivalence and build confidence for small steps forward.
Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That may change over time as priorities shift.
The original profile does not specify which digital formats are offered, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins around study or work. They can also let someone use audio-only conversation if they prefer not to be on camera.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self-esteem and life transitions among other areas listed in her profile.
How would she approach my problem?
Her style is integrative, drawing on client-centred work and techniques like mindfulness and solution-focused methods to increase awareness and try practical steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has six years of practice as a counsellor in the UK.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Costs vary by location and therapy is provided via a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first appointment.
Online talk therapy through BetterHelp is for adults aged 18 and over and is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.