Olesia Maksymiv

Olesia Maksymiv is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, anger and relationship difficulties. She works with issues such as trauma and abuse, parenting strain, low self esteem, grief, eating concerns and coping with big life changes. Olesia speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian and brings five years of professional experience to her work.

Her style is warm and respectful. She aims to listen first and adapt conversations to each person's situation. Sessions focus on practical steps as well as understanding how past experiences shape present feelings and behaviour.

Olesia uses approaches that centre on emotional connection and attachment. She works in a client-centred way to follow what matters most to the person in front of her. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are used when relationship patterns and strong emotions are the focus.

She aims to make the process clear and manageable. Together with the client she sets simple goals and checks progress each session. Small, steady changes are preferred over quick fixes.

Olesia describes herself as sensitive and compassionate. She tailors conversation and any agreed plan to each client’s needs. Taking the first step can feel hard, and she offers steady support through that initial stage.

Therapeutic approaches you can use online

Olesia draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current emotional reactions and patterns. This approach helps when people struggle with trust, abandonment worries or repeating relationship difficulties.

She also practises Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening closely and following the client's pace. This method helps people feel heard and decide what changes matter most to them. Elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy are used when strong emotions in relationships are a central concern, helping people identify and shift unhelpful interaction patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Olesia will talk with each person about their goals, preferences and what feels doable. Together they choose which methods to try and review progress as they go.

Session arrangements were not specified in the biography, so please confirm available online formats before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to include people in different locations, while the therapist and client agree on what will work best for them.