Anastasiia Makarova , BACP

Anastasiia Makarova is a cognitive-behavioral therapist who focuses on helping people manage depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and a range of life challenges. She works specifically with depressive disorders, including cases that have been resistant to earlier treatments, offering structured, evidence-based protocols designed to address persistent low mood, loss of interest in formerly enjoyed activities, sleep disruption, difficulties with daily organization, and appetite or weight changes.

Her approach draws on scientifically supported methods and an understanding of how the brain and body interact in mood and behavior. Anastasiia keeps current with developments in neuroscience and medicine and participates in professional forums to refine her practice. She is a BACP member - BACP is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and maintains professional standards through involvement with psychological associations in both the United Kingdom and the United States.

Anastasiia emphasizes collaboration in therapy, working with clients to tailor interventions that match their needs and goals. She offers care for a wide range of concerns including trauma and abuse, relationship and attachment issues, grief, stress and anxiety, sleep problems, anger, ADHD, and career or life transitions. She invites individuals seeking a structured, compassionate therapeutic process to consider a consultation and to explore a shared path toward greater functioning and well-being.

Bringing Evidence-Based Approaches to Online Therapy

CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a structured approach that helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms such as low mood, anxiety, and sleep disruption. It is often used for depression, anxiety disorders, and difficulties with daily functioning.

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop from early relationships and how these influence current intimacy and family dynamics. This approach can be helpful for issues like relationship struggles, attachment concerns, and some aspects of trauma recovery.

Trauma-Focused Therapy targets the effects of traumatic experiences by helping people process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing impact on emotions and behavior. It is applied when past events continue to interfere with current well-being.

Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Anastasiia collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and licensed professionals may integrate techniques over time to support progress.

Online sessions by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for busy schedules, greater access for international clients, and the ability to continue therapy from wherever a person is located. These options allow therapy to fit around work, family, and life commitments while maintaining regular contact with a therapist.