- Client-centred approach
- Systemic perspective
- Speaks English and Polish
About Aldona
Aldona Olchanowska is a counsellor and psychotherapist based in the United Kingdom. She has around 20 years of experience and works with people facing relationship difficulties, grief, depression, anxiety and sleep problems. Aldona aims to offer straightforward, practical support that helps people manage stress and cope with life changes.
Aldona trained over several years at universities in Warsaw and the United States, including a Master of Education in Counselling and Guidance from North Dakota State University and earlier study in special education. She has also completed clinical social work study and carried out clinical practice in a university psychiatric hospital. Aldona has worked in treatment and educational settings in the USA and Poland and now practises in London.
Her approach draws on Client-Centred Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Systemic Therapy, blended to meet each person's needs. Sessions focus on listening carefully, exploring what matters to the client and finding practical steps forward. This often includes looking at family patterns, motivation for change and personal values.
Aldona describes her practice as age, race, faith and LGBTQ+ affirmative and treats people with respect and compassion. She helps with issues such as eating problems, addiction, parenting strain, intimacy concerns, trauma and attachment difficulties. People who prefer to work in English or Polish can do so.
Therapy asks for commitment and effort, and Aldona supports clients through that process. She encourages people to be clear about goals and to take small, manageable steps towards the changes they want.
Approaches in online work and how they help
Aldona uses Client-Centred Therapy, which means she focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can make sense of their own experience; this helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through relationship or sleep worries.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people identify their own reasons for change and to strengthen motivation, which can be useful for issues like addictions, eating difficulties or making lifestyle shifts that affect sleep.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Aldona will talk through options and experiment with what fits a person’s goals, needs and preferences, so the plan is shaped jointly rather than imposed.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work and family life and removing travel time. Please confirm the session formats offered before booking, as the biography does not list them explicitly. Many people find online sessions helpful for shorter check-ins, quieter conversations or ongoing weekly work that slots into a busy week.
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Aldona help with?
She supports people with relationship difficulties, family problems, grief, depression, anxiety, stress and sleep issues, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth, using Client-Centred Therapy to listen and Motivational Interviewing to help build readiness for change.
What is her professional background?
She has about 20 years of practice and has worked in treatment and educational settings in the USA and Poland, with clinical placements in a university psychiatric hospital.
Which professional registration does she hold and where does she work?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and currently practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I speak Polish?
Yes, sessions are offered in English and Polish and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.