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
20 yrs in practice
RelationshipsFamily conflictsGriefDepressionCoping with life changes
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
Services offered
Video
Phone
Messaging
Languages
EnglishPolish
Credentials information
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #383282
Reviews
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So far, a great experience and I am very comfortable with my therapist.
Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with Aldona for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and grief
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
Doc Aldona provides a very safe space to talk about anything and everything in your mind. She has that calm, warm demeanour that listens patiently and gives key insights wherever needed.
Written on May 06, 2025 after therapy with Aldona for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Aldona is very easy to talk to, actively listens before responding in a calm and caring manner.
Written on Apr 22, 2025 after therapy with Aldona for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
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
Very knowledgeable, experienced and academically savvy, Aldona is the therapist that helps understanding things in your life that needs to change. She focuses on results.
Written on Sep 08, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, and anger management
Pleasant, patient and unbiased. She listens and in a very gentle way questions thoughts that help you arrive at your own decisions. I enjoy my sessions. When I take a break I return to the same therapist
Written on Aug 16, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Aldona has been tremendous help for me throughout my sessions with her. As one who never done therapy before, she demonstrated great balance of leading the sessions while listening in and allowing me to pour my thoughts. She is friendly, respectful, and kind. One could tell she is experienced and able to facilitate for what I needed in my situation.
Written on Aug 11, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
An excellent therapist who has given me some great insights and support. I would highly recommend.
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Excellent
Written on Apr 28, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Aldona is a great therapist. She is very empathetic, listens attentively, asks pertinent questions, is very attentive and inquisitive, gives valuable advice and always knows how to adapt to my current emotional state. Every session has brought more clarity and has improved my overall wellbeing.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I have very insightful sessions and feel super uplifted after every session. I strongly recommend this therapist.
Written on Jan 01, 2024 after therapy with Aldona for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Aldona gave me great and more importantly honest feedback and direction. It’s easier for therapists to just listen and not advise but I needed advice and Aldona was amazing. Highly recommend!!
Written on Aug 12, 2023 after therapy with Aldona for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Very easy to talk to and puts me at ease talking about challenging situations.
Written on Apr 29, 2023 after therapy with Aldona for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
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