- Integrative practice
- Speaks English and Polish
- BACP registered
About Aldona
Aldona Olchanowska is a counsellor and psychotherapist with deep clinical experience. She speaks English and Polish and works from the United Kingdom. Her practice focuses on helping people manage relationship strain, grief, anxiety, depression, and patterns such as codependency.
She trained over several years in both Poland and the United States, including a Master of Science in Special Education from Warsaw University and a Master of Education in Counselling and Guidance from North Dakota State University. She also studied Clinical Social Work at the University of Denver and has undertaken clinical practice in a university psychiatric hospital.
Aldona uses an integrative approach that draws on client-centred ideas and systemic thinking. She blends practical conversation with reflective listening so people can notice patterns and try new ways of relating. She also uses motivational interviewing techniques to help people find their own reasons to change when they feel stuck.
Her background includes work in treatment and educational settings in the USA and Poland, and she now practises in London. She describes her work as respectful and affirmative of different ages, races, faiths and LGBTQ+ identities. Therapy sessions aim to be collaborative and paced to each persons needs.
Aldona invites people who are coping with life changes, family problems, eating or sleep issues, addiction concerns, or emotional overwhelm to explore therapy. She emphasises that change takes effort but can lead to meaningful differences in day-to-day life.
How Aldona's approaches translate to online work
Aldona draws on client-centred work which focuses on listening, reflecting and following the persons lead. This approach helps people feel heard and clarifies what matters most to them. Motivational interviewing is practical and conversational; it helps when someone feels stuck and needs to find their own reasons for change. Systemic therapy looks at patterns between people and in family settings, helping to spot repeating dynamics that maintain a problem. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. Sessions often start with practical goals and adapt over time as the client notices what helps and what does not. Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into daily life - it can be easier to arrange a short check-in during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or choose a method that needs less bandwidth. These practical benefits help therapy to become part of a normal week rather than an added burden.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Aldona commonly help with?
She works with relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions and codependency among other issues such as eating and sleeping problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Aldona uses an integrative approach drawing on client-centred methods, motivational interviewing and systemic ideas to tailor sessions to each person.
How much experience does she have?
She has around 20 years of professional experience working in treatment and educational settings in the USA, Poland and the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported during sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish to accommodate bilingual clients.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients, so people outside the United Kingdom can be matched to her for therapy.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist allocation; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapists availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.