Olenka Hennessey, BACP
Compassionate integrative counsellor in the UK
- Strengths-based support
- Collaborative goal setting
- Life transition expertise
About Olenka Hennessey
Olenka Hennessey is a qualified integrative counsellor registered in the United Kingdom who offers a sensitive, supportive, and collaborative approach to therapy. She holds BACP membership, which identifies her as part of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and brings six years of professional experience to her practice.
Olenka emphasises the importance of a trusting therapeutic relationship and creates a space where clients can feel heard and speak their truth. She helps people increase self-awareness, gain insight, and challenge self-limiting beliefs so they can make meaningful changes. Her style is personalised, recognising that therapy works best when the relationship and approach fit the individual.
She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, bereavement, trauma and abuse, and the practical stresses that arise during life transitions. Olenka also supports clients navigating parenting challenges, career changes, issues related to intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and the emotional impact of events such as moving home or perimenopause and menopause. She draws on an integrative toolkit, using evidence-based techniques such as CBT alongside other approaches to meet each person’s needs.
Olenka aims to empower clients to identify and express their feelings, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. Her private practice can be found at www.therapywitholenka.co.uk.
Olenka emphasises the importance of a trusting therapeutic relationship and creates a space where clients can feel heard and speak their truth. She helps people increase self-awareness, gain insight, and challenge self-limiting beliefs so they can make meaningful changes. Her style is personalised, recognising that therapy works best when the relationship and approach fit the individual.
She works with a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, bereavement, trauma and abuse, and the practical stresses that arise during life transitions. Olenka also supports clients navigating parenting challenges, career changes, issues related to intimacy, eating and sleeping difficulties, ADHD, and the emotional impact of events such as moving home or perimenopause and menopause. She draws on an integrative toolkit, using evidence-based techniques such as CBT alongside other approaches to meet each person’s needs.
Olenka aims to empower clients to identify and express their feelings, build resilience, and move toward a life that feels more authentic and fulfilling. Her private practice can be found at www.therapywitholenka.co.uk.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily problemsInfidelityLife purposeSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Olenka Hennessey have?
Olenka Hennessey has six years of professional experience.
Is Olenka Hennessey a registered therapist?
Yes. She holds the BACP credential.
In which languages does Olenka Hennessey provide therapy?
Olenka provides therapy in English.
Where is Olenka Hennessey located?
Olenka is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with Olenka Hennessey as my therapist?
You can work with Olenka through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Olenka Hennessey work with international clients?
Yes, Olenka works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Olenka Hennessey cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Client-focused approaches for effective online therapy
Olenka draws on client-centered therapy, which places the client's experience and priorities at the heart of the work - the therapist listens deeply, reflects what is said, and helps clients explore their feelings to build self-understanding and confidence. Mindfulness therapy is used to help clients develop present-moment awareness and coping skills that reduce reactivity and support emotional regulation, useful for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel ambivalent about change by exploring values and goals in a nonjudgemental way and strengthening motivation for practical steps forward.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Olenka works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they adjust techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and helpful.
Online therapy with Olenka is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which makes it easier to access support from different locations and on varied schedules. These options provide flexibility for those balancing work, family, or other commitments, and allow therapy to continue when in-person meetings are not possible.