Monica Oleksy , BACP

Monica Oleksy understands that life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving people stuck, confused, and struggling to cope. She offers counselling as a space to explore difficult emotions, to make sense of what is happening, and to develop practical ways to manage day-to-day challenges. By listening attentively and working collaboratively, she supports clients in gaining clearer self-understanding and identifying what they need to move toward a more fulfilling life.

Monica provides a professional, non-judgmental, and personal environment and is passionate about mental health and wellbeing. She holds the BACP credential, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings that commitment to good practice to her work with each person.

Over the past 10 years she has worked with many clients and has seen how people can grow and change when they receive appropriate support. She is comfortable working with difference and sensitive to cultural factors that shape a person’s experience. Monica listens with respect, seeks to understand, and remains open to learning from every individual.

She has experience addressing a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, isolation, anger, loss and bereavement, relationships, stress, low self-esteem, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, and abuse. This list is not exhaustive, so prospective clients are encouraged to share the issues they wish to address to see if she can help.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Monica works primarily from client-centered, mindfulness, and existential perspectives, each offering a different way to approach problems and support change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening and unconditional positive regard, helping people build self-understanding, improve self-esteem, and strengthen relationships. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and self-regulation strategies that can reduce stress, ease anxiety, and support better sleep and emotional balance. Existential Therapy explores questions of meaning, values, and life purpose, which can be especially helpful for coping with major life changes, grief, or feelings of isolation.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Monica collaborates with each client to identify methods that fit their needs, goals, and personal preferences, adapting her work as progress unfolds and as new priorities emerge. This collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels practical and relevant.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limits, or those living far from in-person services. These options make it easier to fit regular sessions into everyday life and to maintain continuity of care, while allowing clients to engage in the format that feels most comfortable for them.