- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- Emotion-focused methods
About Olesia
Olesia Maksymiv is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem and problems with motivation and confidence.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Conversations aim to identify the patterns that maintain worry or relationship strain. Practical steps are discussed alongside chances to reflect on emotions and past experiences that affect present life.
Olesia uses attachment-based ways of working to look at how early relationships shape current expectations and behaviour. Client-centred methods are used to prioritise what the person wants to address and to pace sessions around their comfort. Emotionally-Focused Therapy approaches help when feelings and attachment needs are central to the problem.
The work often includes talking through difficult memories and practising different ways of responding in social or intimate situations. She also helps people with eating and anger-related concerns, career stress, grief and coping with life changes.
Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian. Olesia accepts international clients and discusses practical next steps and session arrangements during an initial contact. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Olesia draws from attachment-based work, client-centred methods and Emotionally-Focused Therapy. Attachment-based work looks at how early relationship patterns shape current expectations and reactions, which can help when trust or closeness is difficult. Client-centred work puts the person’s priorities first, allowing sessions to follow what matters most in day-to-day life. Emotionally-Focused Therapy focuses on identifying and processing strong feelings within relationships and can be useful for intimacy-related concerns and communication problems.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Olesia will talk with the person about their goals and preferences and will suggest which methods to try first. This is collaborative and can change over time as different needs emerge.
Confirm current session options before booking so practical arrangements are clear. Many people find online sessions fit more easily around work, childcare and travel because they avoid commuting and can be scheduled at short notice. Online work also makes it simpler to maintain continuity when life changes make in-person meetings difficult. Registered or accredited professionals can help adapt exercises from these approaches to suit an online setting and to plan homework between sessions.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, low self-esteem, eating and anger issues, grief and career stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is direct and conversational. Sessions combine emotional reflection with practical steps to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
She accepts international clients. Confirm practical session arrangements during initial contact.
How are sessions arranged and paid for?
Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to try a session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.