- Client-Centred approach
- Motivational Interviewing
- Systemic Therapy
About Aldona
Aldona Olchanowska is a counsellor and psychotherapist with BACP accreditation and 20 years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom and abroad. She supports adults dealing with relationship strain, family problems, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions and anger. Aldona also helps with intimacy concerns, self-esteem and coping with life changes.
Aldona trained across Poland and the United States, including a Master of Education in Counselling and Guidance and study in clinical social work. She has clinical experience in hospital settings and a long history of working in treatment and education roles. Her background includes work with neurodiversity and food-related issues.
In sessions she leans on client-centred principles that place the person’s perspective first. She also draws on motivational interviewing to help people explore readiness for change. Systemic ideas are used when family patterns and relationships are central to the problem.
Practical conversations are the norm. People can expect to talk about specific situations where anger or resentment shows up, and to try out small adjustments in how they relate or respond. Aldona describes therapy as effortful but rewarding, helping people create the changes they want.
She offers an affirming practice for people of all races, faiths and sexual orientations. Sessions are available in English and Polish, and Aldona accepts international clients. Prospective clients are asked to use the site’s matching steps to book a first appointment.
How her approaches translate to online work
Aldona uses client-centred principles which focus on the person’s experience and what they bring to the session. This approach helps when someone wants conversational space to talk through anger, grief or low mood and to be listened to closely.She also uses motivational interviewing, a short-term conversational style that helps people sort out mixed feelings and build motivation for change. That can be useful for addressing habitual reactions, coping with addiction, or deciding on next steps in difficult relationships.
Systemic ideas look at patterns across relationships and family life. These ideas help when anger or stress is linked to ongoing family dynamics or communication problems and when exploring how others influence a person’s reactions.
Finding the best mix of approaches is part of the work. Aldona will discuss the methods she uses and agree a plan based on the client’s goals and preferences. The process is collaborative so adjustments can be made as work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people continue work with a counsellor even if they are living abroad.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with relationship strain, family problems, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions and anger among other concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses client-centred work alongside motivational interviewing and systemic ideas to focus on the person and their relationships.
How long has she practised?
Aldona has around 20 years of experience working in counselling and psychotherapy across several countries.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She works in the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.