Olesia MaksymivBACP

Olesia Maksymiv is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom who works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and pregnancy and childbirth concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma and abuse, parenting strains, low self-esteem and periods of life change. Olesia uses plain language and a calm style to help people talk through what matters most to them.

She brings five years of professional experience and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Olesia says she treats everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion, and she adapts her approach to each person’s needs. Sessions focus on listening carefully, identifying patterns that cause distress, and trying out small changes that make life more manageable.

Her way of working draws on attachment-based ideas, which look at how early relationships shape current reactions. She also uses client-centred methods that put the person’s own goals at the heart of the work. Emotionally-focused tools are used when helping people name and sit with strong feelings in the moment.

Typical conversations might include managing difficult emotions, improving communication, rebuilding self-worth after loss, and coping with changes around pregnancy and childbirth. Olesia aims to help people develop clearer choices and practical steps they can test between sessions.

She offers sessions in English, Russian and Ukrainian and accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short questionnaire and book a time that fits with the therapist’s schedule.

How these approaches work online

Olesia uses attachment-based ideas to look at how earlier relationships affect current feelings and reactions; online sessions can be a place to notice those patterns and try new ways of relating. Client-centred work focuses on the person’s own goals and pace, with the counsellor following and reflecting what matters to the individual. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps name and work with strong emotions in the moment, which can be useful for processing grief, separation or intimacy-related issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that fit the client’s needs, goals and preferences. That plan can change as trust builds and new issues emerge during sessions.

Practical benefits of online therapy include easier scheduling around busy days and the option to join from another location when travel is difficult. Online work can make short check-ins simpler and reduce time spent commuting, which helps maintain continuity during pregnancy or other life changes. Confirm the current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and how they might fit into everyday life.