- Relationship difficulties
- Systemic perspectives
- English and Polish
About Aldona
Aldona Olchanowska is a counsellor and psychotherapist registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has around 20 years of clinical experience and works from the United Kingdom. Her listed concerns include relationship and family difficulties, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions and blended family issues among others.
Aldona describes a practical, person-centred way of working. Sessions tend to focus on what is happening now and what the client wants to change. She uses clear questions and reflective listening to help people understand patterns and make different choices. She also draws on systemic ideas to look at how relationships and household routines influence feelings and behaviour.
Her background includes academic training in special education and counselling from universities in Poland and the USA, and clinical time in psychiatric and treatment settings. Aldona combines elements from Client-Centred Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Systemic Therapy when these fit the situation. She also notes experience with trauma, sexual issues, neurodiversity, eating and food-related difficulties, and coping with loss.
Aldona states she works in an LGBTQ+ affirmative way and with people of any age, race or faith. She offers sessions in English and Polish and accepts international clients. Practical matters such as cost vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, the process is to use the site's matching questionnaire and schedule an initial session. That first meeting can be used to agree goals and decide how to work together going forward.
How her approaches translate to online work
Aldona works from person-centred principles which focus on listening and reflecting back what a client says. This approach helps people feel understood and decide which changes matter most to them. Motivational Interviewing is about finding a client's own reasons to change and supporting small, practical steps. It is useful when someone is uncertain or stuck.Systemic Therapy looks at patterns between people and routines in the household. It helps to see how roles, communication and everyday habits affect stress and relationships. Together these approaches give a blend of listening, practical planning and attention to household dynamics, and the therapist will discuss which mix seems most useful. Finding the right approach is part of the work and will be decided collaboratively based on the client's needs, goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy week and keeping continuity when people move between locations. Because the biography does not list specific session formats here, confirm the available session types before booking. Online sessions can make regular check-ins easier and help people follow through on agreed steps without long travel times.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She lists relationship and family difficulties, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions and blended family issues among many other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centred approach with systemic ideas and motivational interviewing to help people clarify goals and make changes.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around 20 years of experience working in treatment and educational settings in several countries.
What professional registration does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Does she work with people outside the UK?
International clients are accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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