Olenka Hennessey
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About me
Hi, I’m Olenka, and I’m really pleased to meet you here. I am a qualified integrative counsellor and clinical hypnotherapist, and I am passionate about providing you with the space to feel heard and speak your truth. I have a passion for helping others and to help them to increase their self awareness, gain insights to bring about change and challenge those self limiting beliefs. I believe that therapy is personal and unique and getting the right relationship and fit is very important. My goal is to make you feel comfortable and no longer alone in sorting through your feelings, emotions, thoughts, and experiences.
I specialise in helping clients overcome a variety of challenges, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, low self esteem, bereavement, trauma, and more. Life can often throw us off track and throughout the passage of time different transitions can occur. These can be anything from positive life transitions, such as having a baby, moving house or areas to a career change, children growing up and even a diagnosis such as ADHD can create a sense of overwhelm and stress. Experiencing feelings of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and hopelessness can leave you feeling not really sure of who you are. My therapeutic approach draws from a range of evidence-based techniques, including CBT. I use a collaborative approach to therapy that addresses your specific needs.
How counselling can help
Whether you are struggling with a specific issue or simply seeking support and guidance, I can help you find the strength and resilience you need to move forward. With my help, you can overcome the obstacles that are holding you back. My approach to therapy is grounded in compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of the unique needs of each client.
Learning to identify, acknowledge and talk about your feelings can give you the freedom to really take control of your life and deal with any life challenges in a more positive and proactive way.
We really are the experts of ourselves. I want to help each of my clients to celebrate their unique individuality and the differences that make them so special, enabling them to be their very best selves and create the life that they want.
I am based in Wokingham or online and I work with adults and young people aged 15 years and above. I provide both long term and short term therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
Training and experience:
- Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling (CPCAB)
- Level 3 Certificate in Counselling Studies (CPCAB)
- Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills (CPCAB)
- Diploma in Clinical Hypnotherapy (Dip. Hyp)
- Lead Young Persons Counsellor for Number 22 Counselling Service
- Certificate in online and telephone Counselling
- Safeguarding and prevention
- Mental Health First Aider
- BACP Registered Member MBACP (Reg 389393)
- Full Enhanced DBS Certificate for working with children and young people
Previous experience:
- Counsellor at Arc Counselling in Wokingham
- Sixth Form Counsellor at a local secondary school
Member organisations
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
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Accredited register membership
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The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Health Insurance/EAP
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Further information
Feel free to contact me for a free 15 minute informal call to see how we might work together.
