Milena Marcinek

Milena Marcinek is a BACP-registered psychotherapeutic counsellor who helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She is approachable and calm, and aims to make the first steps into therapy feel manageable for worried parents and individuals. Sessions emphasise listening and practical pacing so people can begin to feel steadier in day-to-day life.

She uses a humanistic, integrative approach that draws on client-centred work, mindfulness and somatic methods. That means conversations focus on what matters to the person in front of her, with attention to body sensations and present moment awareness when useful. The aim is to help people notice patterns, reduce overwhelm and try small changes between sessions.

Milena has three years of professional experience and works with a range of concerns including family difficulties, communication problems, ADHD, and challenges around body image and self-worth. She also supports people dealing with abandonment, attachment-related issues and guilt and shame.

In sessions she helps people talk through painful memories and current stressors at a pace they can manage. She encourages practical experiments and mindful exercises to build new ways of coping. The emphasis is on collaboration and helping clients find what feels most helpful for them.

Sessions are offered in English and Polish and she accepts international clients. To begin, people use the platform Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then book according to therapist availability.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person as they are and following their pace. Online sessions let the counsellor listen closely and respond to what matters most in the conversation, which can help with stress, low mood and self-esteem.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and build calm. In remote sessions these exercises can be practised together and adapted to fit daily routines, helping with anxiety and rumination.

Somatic Therapy brings awareness to bodily sensations linked to emotion. Even online, the counsellor can guide gentle in-session body awareness and suggest short exercises to try between appointments to ease tension and increase grounding.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. The therapist will discuss needs, goals and personal preferences and together they will choose or combine methods that feel right. This is a collaborative process rather than a fixed plan.

Practical benefits of working online include fitting sessions around family or work commitments and reducing travel time. Some clients find shorter check-ins easier to schedule and others like exercises they can practise at home. The exact session options are not listed in the profile, so confirm available formats before booking to ensure they fit your routine.