- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Works in English and Russian
About Anastasiia
Anastasiia Makarova is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with four years' experience. She works with people facing anxiety, stress, depression and related concerns such as sleep problems and low self-esteem. She also supports those dealing with relationship and family problems, grief, trauma and adjustment to life changes.
Anastasiia favours practical, evidence-informed methods. She uses approaches like Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different actions. Sessions tend to focus on small, manageable steps rather than big, abstract plans.
She also draws on Attachment-Based and Emotionally-Focused approaches when relationship patterns and closeness are central to the issue. For trauma-related concerns she uses trauma-focused techniques aimed at reducing intrusive memories and distress over time. Anastasiia works in English and Russian and accepts international clients.
Her background includes presenting and keeping up with developments at international conferences and applying findings from neuroscience and clinical research to everyday sessions. She describes her role as collaborative and practical - helping people set clear goals and try out tools between meetings.
To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Anastasiia commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). CBT involves noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments, which can help with anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions, helping people move towards what matters even when uncomfortable feelings are present.She also brings attachment-informed ideas into sessions when relationship patterns are important. That approach looks at how early relationships shape current ways of relating and aims to help people try different interaction patterns that feel more helpful. These methods are used together as needed rather than as a fixed package, and she will work with clients to find the best fit for their goals and preferences.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy life and making it easier to meet without extra travel time. The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or schedule meetings around work or family commitments.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Anastasiia works with stress, anxiety and depression, and related issues such as sleep problems, low self-esteem and relationship or family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods and focuses on small steps and clear goals during sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of professional experience working with the listed concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I don't live in the UK?
Yes, she accepts international clients and offers sessions in English and Russian.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions operate via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule your first session.