- Client-centred focus
- Attachment-informed
- Emotion-focused work
About Olesia
Olesia Maksymiv is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and trauma. She also helps with parenting challenges, self-esteem, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns and major life changes. Her approach is intended to be respectful and compassionate, and she aims to make the first step feel manageable for anyone feeling unsure.
Olesia works from a person-centred perspective, which means conversations focus on the client's priorities and pace. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques are used when emotions and bonding are central to the concern.
Sessions are shaped around what each person needs, and she adjusts the dialogue and plan to suit the individual. This might mean focusing on communication skills, addressing abandonment or attachment issues, or supporting someone through separation or family problems. Practical coping strategies are offered alongside opportunity to reflect on feelings.
Olesia brings five years of professional experience and is associated with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian, and works with people from different countries. The aim is to create steady progress, one manageable step at a time.
How these approaches work for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the work, with the counsellor listening and reflecting so the client can find their own solutions. This helps when someone feels stuck with stress, low self-esteem or difficult life decisions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships affect current patterns and communication, which can be useful for attachment struggles, abandonment concerns and relationship difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and processing emotions that drive relationship and intimacy problems, helping people understand their emotional responses and reconnect with what matters.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to identify which methods fit the client's needs and preferences. Together they will review what feels most helpful and adapt the focus as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow people to attend from different locations. They also make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins or longer therapy sessions around work and family commitments, while still focusing on practical tools and emotional exploration.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues can this counsellor help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and trauma-related concerns, as well as parenting, self-esteem, grief, eating and anger issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is person-centred and compassionate, tailoring conversations to what each person needs and moving at their pace.
What experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional work experience helping people with a range of emotional and relational problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is associated with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted, so people from other countries may be able to arrange sessions.
How are sessions paid for and priced?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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