About Monica
Monica Oleksy helps people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and relationship difficulties. She works with those dealing with parenting strain, grief, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, anger, and life transitions. Monica also supports people coping with ADHD, compassion fatigue and social anxiety.
She communicates in English and Portuguese and practises from the United Kingdom. Monica uses a person-focused stance in sessions. She listens closely and asks practical questions to help people make sense of their feelings.
How Monica works
This often leads to clearer choices and small steps that feel manageable. Sessions aim to be straightforward and calm rather than clinical or overwhelming. Her approach draws on several therapeutic methods.
Client-Centred Therapy shapes a respectful, non-judgemental space where a person’s own priorities guide the work. Mindfulness techniques help people notice thoughts and physical sensations without getting swept away by them. Solution-Focused Therapy supports setting short-term goals and finding immediate, useful strategies.
Monica brings ten years of experience supporting a range of concerns, including panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, body image and communication problems. She says cultural differences matter and is open to learning from each person’s background. Her BACP registration is listed as BACP.
People can expect warm listening, practical tools and steady support to try new ways of coping. Monica invites people to describe the issue they want to address and to explore whether her way of working feels like a fit.
Monica lists 5 ways of working on the entry:
What Monica works with
The areas below are the ones Monica selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Parenting issues
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Compassion fatigue
- Control issues
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Divorce and separation
- Eating disorders
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 10 |
| Languages | English, Portuguese |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Memberships and registers are shown as supplied; they are not licences, and this directory does not verify them.
Online support options
How her approaches work online and what to expect
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on providing a respectful, non-judgemental space where the person sets the agenda; online this means sessions concentrate on the issues the individual brings and on building understanding through listening and reflection. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without reacting immediately, which can reduce the intensity of anxiety and improve sleep or eating patterns when practised between sessions. Solution-Focused Therapy centres on small, achievable goals and on identifying what already works; it is useful for people who want practical steps they can try straight away.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and preferences and will help decide which methods to try first. This is a collaborative process and plans can be adjusted as progress is made.
Online sessions can take place as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules. Video calls are similar to face-to-face meetings and suit deeper conversations. Phone calls require less bandwidth and can fit into breaks or travel. Live chat and messaging allow shorter check-ins or between-session support and may feel easier for people who prefer writing. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and to access registered or accredited professionals from different locations.
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