- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and PTSD
- Mindfulness and psychodynamic
About Luana
Luana Maki is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. They work with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, and the challenges that follow life changes. Luana also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, LGBT concerns, ADHD, and questions about life purpose.
Luana describes their approach as integrative. They draw on different methods to meet each person's needs rather than using a fixed script. Sessions focus on close listening, noticing emotions and behaviour, and helping people make sense of their past and present experiences.
Work in sessions can include identifying unhelpful thinking patterns, practicing mindfulness skills, and looking at relationship and attachment dynamics. Luana also uses short-term, goal-focused techniques when someone wants clearer steps forward. This mix aims to suit practical concerns like coping with stress and longer-standing issues linked to trauma or self-worth.
People meeting Luana can expect an adaptive style that changes as their needs do. They emphasise attention to what shows up in the room and adjust the pace and focus accordingly. The emphasis is on steady, concrete work rather than quick fixes.
Sessions are conducted in English. Luana does not accept international clients. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How their approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy places emphasis on listening and understanding the person's viewpoint. The therapist follows the client's concerns and responds to what they say, which can help with building clarity about values, relationships, and life purpose.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple awareness skills to manage stress and anxiety. Exercises focus on noticing thoughts and bodily sensations, which can help with calmer moment-to-moment coping and reducing reactivity.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Luana will discuss goals, preferences, and practical needs and then decide together what to try first. That collaborative process can mean trying short-term steps and then shifting towards deeper exploration if needed.
Confirm the current session options before booking as formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, medical appointments or caregiving responsibilities. It also allows for shorter check-ins when that's needed, or sessions that do not require being on camera if that helps someone concentrate. Registered or accredited professionals often find remote sessions helpful for continuing steady support without major travel.
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Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Luana work with?
They work with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, ADHD, and life purpose among other areas.
How would they approach feeling stuck or directionless?
Luana uses an integrative approach, mixing client-centred listening with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to clarify steps and explore underlying patterns.
How much clinical experience do they have?
They have three years of professional experience working with the areas listed in their profile.
What credential do they hold and where are they based?
Luana is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with them?
They are not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a series of sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.