Counsellor profile
Anastasiia Makarova, BACP
Counsellor - Depression and anxiety
See online counselling options- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Trauma-focused therapy
- Attachment-based work
About Anastasiia
Counsellor Anastasiia Makarova is a BACP member with four years' experience working in the United Kingdom. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. She also helps with issues such as grief, trauma and problems with self-esteem.
Anastasiia uses several established approaches, including cognitive behavioural methods and trauma-focused work. She explains things in clear language and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Sessions often look at thoughts, behaviours and how these affect mood and relationships.
Her background includes presenting at international conferences and keeping up with recent findings in neuroscience and medicine. This informs how she plans work with people and which techniques she uses. The BACP credential is listed as provided and used as a professional reference point.
People come to her for a range of concerns from sleep problems and anger to career strain and compassion fatigue. She also lists support for ADHD, bipolar symptoms, and intimacy-related issues among her focus areas. Anastasiia notes additional focus on attachment and communication problems.
In sessions she takes a collaborative stance. She works with the person to set goals and to test what helps in everyday life. The emphasis is on practical changes, clearer thinking and improved coping. If you are deciding whether to start, check the online counselling options and follow the booking steps to set up a first session.
How her approaches are used in online counselling
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice their thoughts and decide what matters to them, then take small steps in that direction. It is often used for anxiety, stress and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It brings practical techniques to reduce unhelpful patterns and to improve sleep, mood and daily routines. Anastasiia treats approach selection as a shared task. She will discuss what matters to the person and match methods to their goals and preferences. That means trying an approach, checking how it feels, and adjusting the plan together over time. For practicalities, the reader should confirm current session formats before booking as the biography does not specify them. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to continue work with a therapist after moving location, since registered or accredited professionals may offer remote sessions across borders.Areas of expertise
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Russian
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety and depression. The list also includes relationship issues, grief, trauma, sleep problems and career concerns.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her work draws on cognitive behavioural approaches, attachment-based ideas and trauma-focused methods. Sessions mix talking with practical exercises to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience. She also attends international conferences to keep up with recent research.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Russian.
Will she work with international clients?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Click the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
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