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Luana Maki, BACP

Luana Maki is a counsellor who uses a person-centred and flexible approach.

About Luana

Luana Maki is a counsellor who uses a person-centred and flexible approach. They combine listening with practical reflection to help people facing anxiety, stress, depression, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Luana holds BACP accreditation and has three years of practice in the United Kingdom.

Sessions are conversational and grounded in everyday language. Luana adapts methods to each person rather than following a fixed script. Sessions often involve exploring what matters most now, looking at patterns from the past, and trying small changes that can make daily life easier.

Background and approach

Mindfulness techniques are used to help with overwhelming feelings and to build steadiness in stressful moments. A psychodynamic lens guides gentle attention to early relationships and recurring themes that shape behaviour and self-image. Solution-focused ideas are used too, so sessions can include short, goal-oriented steps when people want practical progress.

This blend aims to balance understanding with action. Luana also works with issues such as ADHD, body image, chronic pain or illness, caregiver stress, and grief. They support people exploring non-monogamous relationships, BDSM and kink topics, and LGBT concerns.

Conversations about parenting, communication problems, or separation focus on what a person can change within their own life. Therapy is described simply and accessibly. Luana offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

The approach is collaborative: the person sets priorities and the counsellor helps shape the way forward.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	399514	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Luana lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

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

Ways of working Luana names

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How Luana's approaches work online

Client-centred therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. It means the counsellor listens without judgement and follows what matters most to the individual. This approach helps with anxiety, low mood, relationship worries, and the sense of being overwhelmed.

Mindfulness therapy focuses on simple practices to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away. It can reduce reactivity to stress and support managing intrusive memories linked to trauma or chronic pain.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The counsellor will talk through options, check what feels helpful, and adjust methods based on the person’s goals and preferences. That way the plan can change as progress is made.

Online sessions make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Video calls let people use visual cues and have deeper conversations, while phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be a good option for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick reflections, journalling-style work, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These formats increase flexibility and make regular contact more achievable for many people.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Luana help people with?

They support people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, grief, relationship and intimacy problems, and parenting or life-change difficulties.

What is Luana's therapeutic style?

Sessions are person-centred and adaptable, blending mindfulness, psychodynamic thinking, and solution-focused steps to suit each person's needs.

How much clinical experience does Luana have?

They have three years of practice working with a range of concerns including ADHD, chronic illness, and post-traumatic stress.

What credentials and region apply to this counsellor?

Luana holds BACP accreditation and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How do fees and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with this counsellor?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.