Counsellor profile
Monica Oleksy, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 10 years of experience
Counsellor for anxiety, stress and grief
Continue with MonicaAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (241016)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 10 years
- Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Monica supplied to BetterHelp.
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Mindfulness approaches
- Speaks English and Portuguese
About Monica
BACP. 10 years' experience. Monica Oleksy works with people who are feeling overwhelmed, stuck or struggling to cope. She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, parenting concerns and bereavement, among other issues. Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and she accepts international clients.
Monica describes counselling as a place to talk through difficult feelings and make sense of what is happening. She listens and explores how people feel, aiming to help them manage emotions and find clearer direction. Her work includes support for trauma and abuse, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger and compassion fatigue.
She brings together approaches such as client-centred therapy, existential therapy, mindfulness and narrative work. That means sessions tend to focus on the person's experience, values and stories, and on practical ways to cope day to day. Solution-focused ideas are used when specific goals and brief change strategies are helpful.
Monica says cultural differences matter and she tries to be open and respectful of each person's background. Her practice emphasises listening and understanding before suggesting ways forward. Where needed she will focus on skills to manage panic, social anxiety or feelings of isolation.
People can expect a straightforward, conversational style that looks at feelings, beliefs and small steps for change. If someone wants to check whether Monica can help with a particular issue, they are invited to make an initial match and schedule a first session.
Approaches used in remote counselling
Monica commonly uses client-centred work and mindfulness alongside solution-focused techniques. Client-centred therapy involves listening closely to a person's concerns and reflecting their experience back, which can help with feelings of anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship strain. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple awareness and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and improve sleep and stress management. Solution-focused work concentrates on specific, achievable goals and small steps to change patterns that cause distress.Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. Monica will discuss what the person wants to achieve and try methods that match those goals and preferences. If an approach does not suit, she will review and adapt it together with the client to find a better fit.
Confirm the current session options before booking as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, such as taking a meeting during a work break, choosing a shorter check-in when needed, or avoiding travel time. These practical benefits help some people keep momentum and apply new coping strategies between sessions.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
Monica works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and parenting issues, grief, trauma and abuse, and related concerns such as body image and self-esteem.
What is her counselling style?
Her style is conversational and person-focused, using listening and reflection to help people make sense of feelings and try practical steps for change.
How long has she practised?
She has around 10 years' experience working with clients in counselling settings.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and works from the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions run and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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