Monica Oleksy, BACP

Monica Oleksy helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationship difficulties. She supports those struggling with parenting pressures, low self-esteem, eating or sleeping problems, anger, compassion fatigue and ADHD-related challenges. Monica speaks English and Portuguese and works with people across the United Kingdom and beyond.

Monica uses a straightforward, listening-led approach. Sessions are focused on what matters to the client right now. She asks practical questions, reflects what she hears and helps people find steps they can try between meetings.

Her work draws on client-centred methods that put the person's experience first. She also includes mindfulness techniques to help with anxiety and stress, and narrative ideas to help people reframe painful experiences. Solution-focused tools are used to spot small changes that lead to better days.

Monica has ten years of experience in counselling practice and holds BACP registration, which is listed as a credential. Over the years she has supported people facing loss, abuse, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress and relationship breakdown.

In sessions she pays attention to cultural differences and to each person's unique story. Monica aims to create a non-judgemental space where people can make sense of difficult feelings and work toward clearer goals.

Practices that guide online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work. The therapist listens without judgement, reflects what is said and helps the person explore their needs and goals. This approach is useful for building trust and for people who need a supportive, understanding space to talk.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing techniques to reduce anxiety and stress. These exercises help people notice unhelpful thought patterns and find calmer ways to respond to difficult moments.

Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and their lives. By separating the person from the problem, it helps reframe painful events and opens up new possibilities for action and meaning.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Monica will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals and preferences. Together they review what is helping and adapt the focus as things change.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people see facial cues and use visual exercises, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging allow short check-ins and ongoing support between meetings. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel schedules, and to access registered or accredited professionals from different locations.