- Client-centred approach
- BACP member
- Speaks English and Polish
About Monika
Monika Zajac is a counsellor who has practised in the United Kingdom for nearly two decades since relocating from Poland. She holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and brings nine years of counselling experience to her work. Monika speaks English and Polish and draws on her background as a former high school teacher when she meets people for therapy.
Her style is practical and person-centred. She listens first and follows the pace a person needs. Sessions focus on understanding what matters now and on small, manageable steps forward. Monika adapts how she works to match each person's situation rather than using a single fixed method.
Monika uses Client-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy as part of her practice. That means she gives space to a person's immediate concerns and also pays attention to patterns that repeat over time. These approaches are used to address issues such as stress, anxiety, trauma, grief and self-esteem challenges.
She has additional experience working with matters linked to parenting, adoption and foster care, and immigration matters. Other areas she addresses include relationship and family difficulties, career stress, obsessive or anxious symptoms, chronic illness and compassion fatigue.
People choosing to work with Monika complete an initial matching step and then schedule sessions according to her availability. She aims to keep sessions straightforward and focused on tangible coping strategies and clearer understanding of life changes.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on listening, empathy and following a person's lead. Online sessions using this approach focus on creating a steady, supportive space where people can talk through what matters most and explore immediate coping steps.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns and past influences that shape current thoughts and feelings. In online work this can help uncover recurring themes that affect relationships, self-esteem or repeated reactions to stress and loss.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide whether a person-centred way, psychodynamic ideas, or a mix feels most useful. Goals, preferences and how someone responds in early sessions guide that choice.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time and allow quicker check-ins when life feels hectic. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera, who need a shorter call, or who want to join sessions from a different location than their usual workplace.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Polish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and grief, along with self-esteem and coping with life changes. Other areas include relationship and family difficulties, parenting concerns, career stress and compassion fatigue.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is person-centred and practical, with attention to recurring life patterns through psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on listening, understanding current problems and finding manageable steps forward.
How much experience does she have?
She has nine years of counselling experience and draws on a previous career as a high school teacher in Poland to inform her work with young people and adults.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients work with her?
Sessions are offered in English and Polish, and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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