Onon Perenlei, BACP

Onon Perenlei is a UK-based therapist with three years of professional experience supporting young adults and people coping with bereavement and other common mental health challenges. She works with clients facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, and struggles with confidence, identity, spirituality, and life transitions. Her practice also addresses a wide range of related concerns including attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger Syndrome, caregiver stress, codependency, body image, and relationship difficulties.

Onon cultivates an open, supportive, and non-judgmental atmosphere where people are invited to explore their thoughts and emotions at their own pace. She recognises that seeking help and beginning the work toward a more meaningful life requires courage, and she aims to empower clients as they navigate challenges and pursue personal growth. She communicates in both English and Mongolian and practices in the United Kingdom.

Onon holds the BACP credential, which means she is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a recognised professional body for counselling and psychotherapy in the UK. Her approach is informed by several therapeutic models including client-centered, existential, mindfulness, psychodynamic, and trauma-focused methods, which she tailors to the needs and goals of each person she sees.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Onon works from several evidence-informed approaches to help people explore their concerns and build coping strategies. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, accepting relationship in which the client leads the pace and topics of therapy - it is helpful for building self-esteem, adjusting to life changes, and exploring identity. Existential Therapy encourages examination of meaning, values, and personal responsibility, and can support those facing grief, life transitions, or spiritual questions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-focused awareness and practical techniques for reducing the intensity of anxiety and stress and improving emotional regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Onon approaches this collaboratively. She will work with each client to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and adapt methods over time so that therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online work with Onon is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility in how sessions take place. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access support from home, and maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible. Licensed professionals and therapists commonly use these formats to deliver consistent, ongoing support tailored to each client's circumstances.