- Client-centred approach
- Mindfulness-informed work
- English and Portuguese
About Monica
Monica Oleksy is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, sleep difficulties and relationship strain. She listens without judgement and supports people who feel stuck, overwhelmed or unsure how to cope. Monica aims to help clients make sense of strong emotions and find practical ways to feel steadier day to day.
With ten years of experience, Monica uses talking therapy to explore feelings and life patterns. She works collaboratively so the person in therapy sets the pace and priorities. Sessions focus on understanding what matters to each person and on small changes that can make life more manageable.
Monica practises approaches such as client-centred, existential, mindfulness, narrative and solution-focused therapy. She draws on these methods to suit each person’s needs rather than following a single formula. The work can include reflecting on life meaning, building present-moment coping skills and reframing personal stories.
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has worked with a broad range of concerns including grief, trauma, low self-esteem, parenting strain and challenges around eating and body image. Monica is comfortable discussing cultural differences and learning from each person’s background.
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese and international clients are accepted. If sleep or rest problems are part of the reason for coming to counselling, Monica will address them alongside other concerns to help you find better ways of coping.
How Monica’s approaches work online and in conversation
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters most to the individual. It helps people feel heard and supports them to find their own solutions to stress, sleep troubles and relationship concerns.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily signals without getting swept away by them. Those skills can be useful for anxiety, panic, sleep disruption and coping with strong emotions.
Narrative therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves. It helps to identify unhelpful patterns and to reframe experiences in a way that opens up new possibilities for action and hope.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Monica will discuss your situation, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try or combine. She adapts the work over time as needs change.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know how therapy will be arranged. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and can reduce travel time. It also allows shorter check-ins or sessions when needed, and can help sustain regular contact when life is hectic.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Portuguese
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Monica support?
She works with stress, anxiety, sleep and rest problems, depression, relationship issues and a range of other concerns such as grief, trauma, eating and self-esteem.
What is her style of therapy like?
Monica offers a warm, listening approach that puts the person at the centre. Sessions focus on understanding feelings and finding practical ways to cope.
How long has she been practising?
She has ten years of experience working with people on a variety of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
Monica is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Portuguese.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; confirm any practical details when you arrange a first session.
How are payments and fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Monica?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.