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Luana Maki, BACP

Credentials
BACP
Experience
3 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

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Luana Maki is a BACP counsellor who uses a client-centred way of working. They focus on listening closely and shaping sessions around each person. Luana aims to make therapy feel practical and human rather than clinical or scripted.

Luana has three years of experience supporting people with stress, anxiety and depression. They also help with trauma and abuse, self-esteem, relationship concerns, intimacy-related issues, parenting questions, and ADHD. LGBT concerns, grief, coping with life changes and coaching are part of their practice too.

Background and approach

Sessions combine simple, down-to-earth techniques with deeper exploration. Luana draws on mindfulness to help people calm and focus. They use psychodynamic ideas to look at past patterns and how those affect today.

Solution-focused work is used when people want short-term steps and practical change. The emphasis is on small, achievable shifts that make daily life easier. Each session is shaped by what the person needs that week.

Luana also works with issues such as attachment, body image, chronic illness, communication problems, polyamory and non-monogamous relationships, and kink-friendly topics. They aim to create a space where people can speak openly about difficult or stigmatised experiences. People can expect warm listening, straightforward language and collaborative planning.

Luana prefers to meet each person where they are and to adjust the work over time. The approach is flexible and centred on helping people find clearer ways to cope and move forward.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of each session. The counsellor listens without judgement and follows what the person brings, which helps with issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and life transitions.

Mindfulness Therapy focuses on grounding exercises and simple attention practices. It can help reduce anxiety, improve concentration and make daily stressors easier to manage by teaching short, usable skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will talk about what feels most useful and adapt methods to match the client's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process that can change over the course of therapy.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video helps keep visual connection and richer interaction. Phone sessions can be easier when someone prefers not to be on camera or has limited bandwidth. Chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins, note-taking or those who find writing easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and mobility needs and allow people to continue therapy from different locations.
What kinds of difficulties does this counsellor help with?
They support people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. Other areas include self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD and parenting concerns.
What is the therapist's style in sessions?
Their style is client-centred and collaborative. Sessions mix calm, practical techniques with space to explore personal history and patterns.
How much clinical experience does this counsellor have?
They have three years of professional experience working with the concerns listed. That experience shapes a flexible, responsive way of working.
Are there any formal credentials or where are they based?
The counsellor holds BACP accreditation and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK access these services?
International clients are not currently accepted. Sessions are provided to people within the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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