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Olesia Maksymiv, BACP

Compassionate counsellor for emotional and relationship struggles

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About Olesia

Olesia Maksymiv helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and parenting pressures. She supports those dealing with low self-esteem, grief, eating and intimacy-related issues, anger, career concerns, depression and life transitions. Olesia greets clients with sensitivity and straightforward care.

She works in a calm, respectful way and adapts sessions to each person’s needs. Conversations are practical and focused, with attention to feelings and patterns that affect daily life.

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How Olesia works

The goal is to make changes that feel manageable and real. Olesia draws on approaches that centre on emotional connection and understanding. She pays particular attention to attachment and how early relationships shape current worries.

Sessions also prioritise the client’s experience and pace, allowing people to lead where it feels safest. After an initial conversation, she and the client map out clear, achievable goals. That plan can cover coping strategies, communication practice, or ways to process past hurts.

Progress is reviewed together so the work stays useful and relevant. Olesia has five years of clinical experience and holds BACP registration, which is noted as her professional credential. She offers sessions in English, Russian and Ukrainian, and sees people who are located outside the United Kingdom as well.

Olesia lists 3 ways of working on the entry:

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What Olesia works with

The areas below are the ones Olesia selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 5
Languages English, Russian, Ukrainian
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

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Online support options

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and emotions. Online sessions use gentle conversation to identify attachment patterns and try new ways of connecting in everyday life. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and pace. The therapist follows the client’s lead, offering empathy and reflection so individuals can find their own solutions and build confidence. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and shift the emotions that drive difficult cycles. It is useful for tackling relationship pain, intense sadness, and patterns of avoidance. Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then shape the sessions together. That collaborative process makes it easier to try approaches and adjust as needs change. Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth or travel is an issue. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, written reflection and people who prefer typing over speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and other commitments while keeping the focus on meaningful change.

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Common questions

What concerns does Olesia commonly address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, parenting pressures, self-esteem and grief among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is respectful and sensitive, with practical conversations that focus on feelings and relationship patterns that affect everyday life.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has five years of professional experience helping people with a broad range of emotional and relationship concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with BACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
What session formats are available online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to work together.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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