Olenka Hennessey, BACP
Olenka Hennessey is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through difficult times.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +15 more
About Olenka
Olenka Hennessey is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through difficult times. She offers a calm, supportive space where clients can talk about worries, stress, anxiety and depression. Olenka aims to help people feel heard and understood so they can begin to make changes that matter.
She works collaboratively, placing importance on a trusting relationship. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and pace. Olenka helps clients notice thoughts and patterns that hold them back and encourages small, practical steps towards clearer thinking and greater resilience.
Background and approach
Her background includes six years of counselling experience and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. That experience covers a wide range of concerns, from grief and trauma to relationship and workplace issues. Olenka uses an integrative approach, drawing on client-centred techniques and mindfulness to suit each person.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods are also available when clients want practical goal-setting and shorter-term direction. Many people come for support with life changes such as becoming a parent, career moves, or dealing with diagnosis-related stress. Olenka also helps with self-esteem, intimacy-related difficulties, and coping with family-related tensions.
Her style is compassionate and straightforward, aimed at helping people move forward. Clients can expect a respectful, down-to-earth working relationship where the emphasis is on listening, clarity and finding manageable steps toward change.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 389393 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Olenka works with
Everything Olenka lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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
Approaches Olenka lists
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Online support
Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple paying-attention skills to reduce reactivity and improve focus. It can help with anxiety, stress and sleep problems by encouraging small daily practices that calm the mind.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way of exploring motivation for change. It works well when someone feels stuck or unsure about taking steps such as changing habits, managing overwhelm or tackling difficult life transitions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Olenka will discuss options and adapt methods to a client’s goals and preferences. Together they decide whether to focus on practical steps, inner awareness, or a mix of both.
Online formats offer flexibility and accessibility. Video calls let you see non-verbal cues and build rapport. Phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to use video. Live chat and text messaging support brief check-ins, written reflection and ongoing contact between sessions. These options help people fit therapy around work, family and everyday life.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does Olenka help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression and related concerns such as grief, trauma, relationship strain, self-esteem and life transitions.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and client-centred, with mindfulness and solution-focused tools used where helpful to set goals and build coping skills.
How many years has she practised counselling?
Olenka has six years of experience working with a broad range of emotional and practical issues.
What professional credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Olenka offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees arranged for online therapy?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Olenka?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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