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Milena Marcinek

Therapist / counsellor · United Kingdom

Milena MarcinekBACP

Gentle, practical support during pregnancy and beyond

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  • Experience3 years
  • LanguagesEnglish, Polish
  • SessionsOnline
  • Client-centred
  • Mindfulness-based
  • Somatic awareness

About Milena

Milena Marcinek is a BACP counsellor who supports people facing pregnancy and childbirth-related worries alongside everyday stresses. She aims to create an approachable space for someone feeling anxious, low in confidence, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start. Milena speaks English and Polish, and she has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom.

Her practice draws on a humanistic, integrative stance. That means she blends Client-Centred, mindfulness and body-focused methods to match what each person needs. Sessions are conversational and practical - clients talk through current problems, learn calming skills, and notice how emotions show up in the body.

Milena has helped people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and attention difficulties. She also supports those dealing with attachment wounds, abandonment, codependency, body image and relationship stresses. The work can include looking at past experiences, building clearer boundaries, and practising self-soothing techniques.

Her style is steady and respectful. She encourages small, manageable steps rather than sudden changes. Milena helps people identify what matters to them and plans realistic ways to move forward.

Therapy begins with a short matching process and scheduling. Milena uses that first stage to agree goals and to choose approaches that suit the person’s needs and preferences. She accepts international clients and works with people who prefer sessions in English or Polish.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Milena often uses Client-Centred and Mindfulness-based techniques in her work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and helping people find their own solutions, which can be useful for anxiety, low confidence and life transitions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and to notice thoughts without getting swept away by them.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Milena will discuss your goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. She adapts the pace and tools to fit your needs and checks in regularly to make sure the work feels helpful.

Confirm the current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Many people value being able to fit sessions into a busy day, for example taking a shorter check-in during a lunch break or choosing an option that needs less camera time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments, practise mindfulness between meetings and apply tools in everyday settings.

Professional registration

  • BACP United Kingdom · No. 406016

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyMindfulness TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English, Polish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Milena help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and ADHD-related difficulties, plus topics such as attachment, body image and life purpose.

How would she describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is humanistic and integrative, focusing on listening, practical tools and noticing bodily responses to emotions.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has three years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns in the UK.

What credential does she hold and where is she based?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages can sessions be held in?

Sessions are offered in English and Polish, and she is able to work with international clients.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats the therapist is offering at the time.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to meet with her?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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