Olesia Maksymiv

I currently have limited availability for new clients.

I offer in-person sessions in Wimbledon and Kensington, as well as online therapy. Sessions are typically held on Monday to Friday, during daytime and evening hours.

I usually work with clients on a regular weekly basis, which allows the therapeutic process to develop with continuity and depth. When contacting me, you are welcome to briefly share what brings you to therapy and your preferred availability.

I aim to respond to enquiries within 24–48 hours on working days.

If there are no immediate appointments available, I may be able to offer a place on my short waiting list and will let you know when a suitable space becomes available.

If I am away or temporarily unavailable, an out-of-office message will indicate when I will return and when you can expect a reply.

People come to therapy for many reasons. Some are going through a difficult period in their lives - anxiety, loss, relationship difficulties, burnout or feeling overwhelmed. Others have a quieter sense that something is not working as it once did, and want space to understand themselves more deeply.

My approach is relational, trauma-informed and grounded in Gestalt psychotherapy. This means I pay attention not only to what you think, but also to what you feel, how your body responds, and how patterns in relationships may be shaping your experience. Therapy becomes a place where these patterns can be explored safely and with curiosity.

I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties including anxiety, emotional overwhelm, trauma, relationship issues, low self-worth, and life transitions. Alongside working with specific challenges, therapy can also open space to explore deeper questions about identity, meaning, freedom and how to live more fully.

Our work is collaborative and paced according to what feels manageable for you. I draw on a range of experiential approaches, including awareness of the body, dialogue, and creative exploration, which can support insight as well as new emotional experiences.

I have particular experience working with complex trauma and with people who have been affected by displacement and major life disruptions. This work has deeply shaped my therapeutic stance, grounding it in sensitivity, cultural awareness and respect for each person’s pace.

I offer therapy in person in London and online.

Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step, and many people arrive with uncertainty about what the process will be like. My aim is to offer a space that is thoughtful, respectful and supportive of your own pace.

In our sessions we would explore what is happening in your life now, as well as the experiences and patterns that may be influencing how you feel, relate to others, and make sense of yourself. Therapy can help bring awareness to difficulties that feel confusing or overwhelming, and gradually create space for new ways of responding.

I work in a relational and experiential way, which means our conversations are not only about analysing problems, but also about noticing how you experience things emotionally and physically in the present moment. This can support deeper understanding as well as meaningful change.

Some sessions may focus on specific challenges you are facing, while others may allow space for reflection on wider questions about relationships, identity, life transitions or direction. The work develops collaboratively and with sensitivity to what feels manageable for you.

Sessions last 50 minutes and usually take place once a week, which allows continuity and depth in the therapeutic process. I offer therapy in person in London (Wimbledon and Earl’s Court) and online.

Many clients find that over time therapy can help them develop greater clarity, resilience and a more compassionate relationship with themselves.

The first session is an opportunity for us to meet and begin to explore what brings you to therapy. You may wish to share what has been happening in your life, what difficulties you are experiencing, and what you hope therapy might support you with.

I may also ask some gentle questions about your background, current circumstances and wellbeing. This helps me gain a fuller understanding of your situation and consider how I can best support you.

Just as importantly, the first session allows you to get a sense of how it feels to talk with me and whether the way I work feels comfortable and supportive for you. Therapy works best when there is a sense of trust and a good working relationship.

Towards the end of the session we can reflect together on whether continuing therapy would feel helpful and discuss any practical details such as session frequency and availability.

First sessions are charged at my usual session fee and last 50 minutes, the same as ongoing sessions.