Olesia Maksymiv, BACP

Olesia Maksymiv helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. She also supports those dealing with relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, grief, low self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns. Olesia works in English, Russian and Ukrainian and practises from the United Kingdom.

She takes a respectful and compassionate approach. Conversations are tailored to the person in front of her, not a one-size-fits-all programme. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small, practical steps to feel steadier between meetings.

Olesia combines ideas from attachment-based work, client-centred listening and emotionally-focused approaches. That mix helps people understand how past bonds shape current feelings and patterns. It also gives space to feel emotions fully and to build new ways of relating to others.

Over five years she has helped people with a range of concerns such as abandonment, codependency, communication problems, family of origin issues, dissociation and eating or food-related difficulties. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, career changes, anger and control issues.

In a typical session she listens closely, reflects what she hears and asks questions that invite new perspective. Together with the person she sets goals and reviews progress. Therapy aims to increase self-understanding and practical coping skills so daily life feels more manageable.

Attachment and emotion-focused help online

Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotional habits. It helps people spot repeated patterns, such as fears of abandonment or difficulty trusting, and develop different ways of connecting that feel safer and more satisfying.

Client-centred therapy is grounded in empathic listening and acceptance. The therapist follows the person's lead, mirrors experience and supports exploration at a steady pace, which can be useful for building self-esteem and clarity about what matters.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and processing strong emotions in the moment. It helps people map how feelings drive reactions and then practise new responses, which is particularly helpful for relationship and intimacy concerns.

Deciding which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will collaboratively consider the person's needs, goals and preferences, and adapt the way sessions are run as understanding grows.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging for flexibility. Video allows face-to-face conversation when that helps. Phone sessions work well when lower bandwidth or a quieter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter updates, written reflection or people who prefer typing over talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, childcare and other commitments.