Olesia Maksymiv

Olesia Maksymiv is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and the fallout of separation and divorce. She works with concerns such as trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, parenting strains, grief and problems around intimacy. She communicates in English, Russian and Ukrainian and practises in the United Kingdom.

Her approach is conversational and respectful. She listens first to understand each person's situation. From there she tailors sessions and a plan to the issues the person brings. The goal is clearer thinking, stronger emotional awareness and more workable choices.

Olesia uses methods drawn from attachment-based work, client-centred practice and emotionally-focused approaches. That means she pays attention to patterns in relationships, how emotions shape choices, and the way early bonds can affect current behaviour. Sessions aim to make these patterns easier to recognise and change.

She brings five years of professional experience and holds BACP registration. That background informs a calm, compassionate style and practical focus. People can expect to talk through specific problems, try new ways of coping, and set small, realistic steps between sessions.

Olesia encourages people to take the first step even when it feels hard. She supports clients through changes such as grief, career shifts and family conflict while helping rebuild confidence and emotional stability.

How these approaches translate to online counselling

Attachment-based work focuses on how early bonds affect current relationships. Online sessions with this approach explore patterns of connection, trust and distance and help people see how those patterns show up now. Client-centred practice emphasises being heard and respected; online sessions prioritise a steady, non-judgemental dialogue that follows the person's concerns and pace. Emotionally-focused therapy helps people name, sit with and shift strong feelings in relationships, which can reduce reactivity and improve communication.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will work together with each person to figure out which methods fit best for their situation, goals and preferences. That collaborative decision can change as therapy progresses and needs evolve.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy days and removing travel time so people can use short breaks or evenings more easily. Online work can also make it simpler to keep continuity during life changes or when living at a distance from professionals. Because formats were not specified in the original profile, confirm the available session types before booking to ensure they suit your schedule and comfort.