- Attachment focused
- Person centred
- Works with codependency
About Olesia
Olesia Maksymiv is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of professional experience. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship pain, trauma and abuse, and self‑esteem concerns. She also helps with parenting strain, grief, eating and intimacy‑related issues. Olesia approaches each person with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
Her style is conversational and person‑centred. Sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on small, doable steps between meetings. Olesia tailors the way she talks and plans work to fit each person’s needs and goals. She uses Attachment‑Based Therapy to look at how early relationships affect current patterns.
Olesia also draws on Client‑Centred Therapy, which keeps the client's experience at the heart of sessions. Emotionally‑Focused Therapy (EFT) is used when people want to understand and shift patterns in close relationships. These approaches are used to help people feel more connected to themselves and others.
She works with practical problems like communication and control issues, as well as deeper patterns such as abandonment, dependent or avoidant tendencies, dissociation and family of origin issues. Olesia helps people facing divorce and separation, career stress, anger and coping with life changes.
Conversations may include exploring feelings, trying new ways of relating, and developing clearer boundaries. She speaks English, Russian and Ukrainian. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Attachment‑Based Therapy looks at how early bonds shape current relationships and patterns. Online work can help identify those patterns and try gentler ways of relating to others and to yourself. Client‑Centred Therapy keeps the session focused on the client's perspective and pace, allowing the counsellor to follow what matters most in your story. Emotionally‑Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and shift interaction patterns in close relationships, working to change how emotions and needs are expressed.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The counsellor will discuss options and make decisions together with the client based on needs, goals and personal preference. That collaborative process helps shape a plan that feels manageable and relevant.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and reducing travel time. Online work can also make it easier to have shorter check‑ins when needed or to choose a session format that suits your energy level. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they fit your routine and technical setup.
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English, Russian, Ukrainian
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties, as well as trauma, grief and parenting strain. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and family of origin issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and person centred, prioritising your experience and goals. Sessions are tailored to practical steps and emotional understanding.
What is her experience working with clients?
She has five years of professional work experience supporting people through a range of concerns including self‑esteem, eating‑related issues and coping with life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is listed with BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English, Russian and Ukrainian.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted. Please confirm any time zone or scheduling details when arranging sessions.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.