- Years in practice
- 3
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Luana
Luana Maki is a counsellor who uses a blend of approaches to help people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, low self-esteem and depression. Luana draws on three years of hands-on experience and offers a warm, attentive presence for people looking for practical ways to cope and change. She works in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.
Luana describes an integrative style that adapts to each person's needs. Sessions often begin with careful listening to the immediate problem and the story behind it.
Background and approach
From there she mixes methods to match what a person is trying to achieve, whether that is easier daily coping, exploring past wounds, or building motivation and confidence. Practical tools and reflective exploration sit alongside each other in her work. Mindfulness techniques help calm the nervous system and bring focus to the present day.
Client-centred methods create space for people to feel heard and noticed without judgement. Luana also uses psychodynamic ideas to help uncover repeating patterns and life stories that shape current struggles. Solution-focused strategies are used when people want short-term plans and clear steps to move forward.
This flexible blend means sessions can shift from deep reflection to concrete problem solving in a single meeting. People come for a range of concerns including parenting questions, relationship and intimacy issues, ADHD and neurodivergence, grief, chronic illness and complex sexual or non-normative relationship dynamics. Luana aims to meet people where they are and adjust the work as needs change.
What Luana works with
Everything Luana lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Luana helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Luana lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Luana's approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding. The therapist offers empathy and non-judgemental attention so people feel heard and can explore what matters most to them. This approach is helpful for building trust and working through self-esteem, relationship or parenting worries.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple practices to bring attention to the present moment and reduce overwhelm. These exercises can help with anxiety, stress and emotion regulation and are easy to practise between sessions on video or phone.
Finding the right approach is a shared process. Luana works collaboratively to identify what feels most helpful, testing strategies and adjusting the plan as goals or life circumstances change. That way the focus stays practical and personalised.
Online sessions offer flexibility for different rhythms of life. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversation. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can work well for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit those who prefer written exchanges or want to send updates between meetings. These options make it easier to keep continuity of support and to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy schedules.
Questions people ask about Luana
What kinds of issues does Luana support?
Luana works with stress, anxiety, trauma, self-esteem, depression and parenting concerns. Additional focus areas include ADHD, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, chronic illness and body image.
How would you describe Luana's therapeutic style?
Her approach is integrative and people-centred, blending client-centred listening with mindfulness, psychodynamic exploration and solution-focused planning. Sessions can move between reflection and practical steps.
What experience does she bring?
Luana has three years of clinical experience working with the listed concerns and develops a personalised mix of methods for each person.
What credentials and location are listed?
Luana is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are available?
Sessions are offered in English. Luana is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered online?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Luana?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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