Olesia Maksymiv, BACP

Olesia Maksymiv is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and parenting strains. She also supports those coping with low self-esteem, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating and anger concerns, career stress and major life changes. Olesia works in English, Russian and Ukrainian and has five years of professional experience. She is registered with the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

Olesia keeps conversations straightforward and respectful. She adapts each session to the person’s needs and focuses on practical steps that fit into everyday life. Clients can expect a calm, attentive approach where feelings and stories are heard without judgement.

Her background includes work with attachment and relationship difficulties, abandonment worries, codependency and communication problems. She also addresses issues such as dissociation, dependent or avoidant personality patterns, control struggles, and family of origin matters. This breadth helps when problems span emotional, interpersonal and behavioural areas.

Olesia uses approaches that centre the person’s experience. She draws on Attachment-Based methods, client-centred ways of working and Emotionally-Focused Therapy techniques to understand feelings and repair patterns in relationships. Sessions aim to clarify what matters most and to try small changes between meetings.

Taking the first step can feel daunting. Olesia offers steady support while people decide goals and next actions. She encourages clear, manageable plans so progress feels real and relevant.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early bonds influence current relationships and emotional reactions. It helps people notice patterns that leave them feeling abandoned, empty or disconnected and explores ways to build more reliable connections.

Client-Centred Therapy centres the person’s experience. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows the client’s pace, helping them find their own answers and build confidence over time.

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) looks at strong emotions and how they affect relationships. It helps people name key feelings and change repeating interaction patterns that cause distance or conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, try things out and adjust the way sessions run based on what helps most. That decision is collaborative and evolves as people notice what changes feel useful.

Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and let people join from a place that suits their schedule. Different session arrangements may suit different needs, so please confirm which formats are offered before booking. Registered and accredited professionals aim to make sessions straightforward and focused on practical steps that fit everyday life.