Olenka Hennessey, BACP
Olenka Hennessey helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, grief or stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self Esteem
- +15 more
About Olenka
Olenka Hennessey helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, low self-esteem, grief or stress. She aims to make clients feel heard and less alone when life feels difficult. Her style is warm and collaborative, focused on building a trusting relationship so people can talk honestly about what matters to them.
Olenka uses a person-centred approach that starts with listening. She encourages clients to notice patterns in their thoughts and feelings and to test out small changes.
Background and approach
Mindfulness techniques are used to help manage overwhelming emotions and bring attention back to the present moment. Motivational Interviewing features in her work to help people find their own reasons to change. Solution-Focused Therapy is also drawn on to set clear, practical steps for moving forward.
These approaches are mixed to match each person’s needs rather than following a fixed formula. Her background includes six years of practice and registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She has supported people through many common life challenges such as relationship strain, transitions, trauma, bereavement, workplace difficulties, and the demands of parenting and caring roles.
Sessions aim to increase self-awareness, challenge limiting beliefs and build resilience. Olenka encourages practical work alongside reflection so clients leave with tools they can use between sessions. She welcomes people from different places and offers support in English to those seeking remote therapy.
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 practical attention and breathing techniques to reduce overwhelm and bring awareness back to the present moment. This approach often helps with stress, sleep difficulties and managing strong emotions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods fit best. Together they will try approaches and adjust as needed so the client feels the sessions are helpful and practical.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video calls mirror in-person sessions and allow visual connection. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and suit shorter check-ins or when being on camera is difficult. Live chat and text messaging offer brief, flexible ways to send updates or work through issues between scheduled conversations. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while using the approaches described above.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and self-esteem issues, grief, trauma and many life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
The approach is collaborative and person-centred, with practical tools from solution-focused work and mindfulness to help with immediate coping and longer-term change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has been practising for six years and uses that experience to tailor sessions to each persons situation and goals.
What professional credential 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 I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Yes. Sessions are offered to international clients and are conducted in English.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are organised via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapists availability.
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