
Aldona Olchanowska, BACP
About me
I am a professional counsellor and psychotherapist with almost 30 years’ experience. I am registered with the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (BACP Registered Membership Number: 383282) and adhere to their ethical framework. I have worked in the USA and Poland at various treatment and educational settings, now I live and work in London. My formal academic training took five years in Warsaw University Poland (MS in Special Education) and three years in USA North Dakota State University (M.Ed. in Counselling and Guidance) Also, for one year I studied Clinical Social Work at University of Denver, USA. I had clinical practice in the university psychiatric hospital and several trainings in different psychotherapeutic schools. I use an integrative approach, with different modalities including Person Centered and Humanistic, to give holistic help. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, food issues, trauma, sexual issues, neurodiversity, coping with grief and loss, & depression and anxiety. Everyone can benefit from therapy no matter what age or gander you are. It does require significant effort but is very rewarding because it helps you to create a desired change.
My practice is age, race, faith and LGBTQ+ affirmative and I treat everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Multicultural concerns, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Somatization, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Internal Family Systems
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Credentials information
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #383282
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Aldona Olchanowska. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Aldona is calm and warm . She has experience and asks thoughtful questions to promote and challenge your thinking and behavioural patterns. I have only had a few sessions so far but would like to continue on this journey .
Written on May 21, 2025 after therapy with Aldona for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and grief
Aldona is kind and understanding. She takes time and is patient in hearing out. She also gives out good advice that helps out. Thank you Aldona!
Written on Apr 06, 2025 after therapy with Aldona for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I had the best experience with Aldona Olchanowska also as this was my first time doing therapy she was extremely supportive from the beginning and one could feel she has a lot of experience, as she guided/ navigated the sessions.
Written on Dec 16, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Aldona is a wonderful listener and asks really thoughtful and provoking questions. She’s not afraid to ask the difficult questions and really make you think about your situation, which is really needed.
Written on Nov 22, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, and family conflicts
Aldona is very experienced, kind and understanding. Stern enough to question you with uncomfortable subjects and warm enough to make you feel safe to be uncomfortable.
Progress with Aldona is certain.
A* in my opinion.
Written on Oct 18, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Aldona listens and is always curious. You feel that she has a genuine interest in you and your concerns. She is warm and emphatic and helps to clarify my thoughts. Thank you!
Written on Sep 13, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue