About Luana
Luana Maki is a non-binary counsellor who uses an integrative, client-led way of working. Luana blends approaches to match each person's needs and listens closely so people feel seen for who they are. The approach is practical and responsive rather than fixed to a single method.
With three years of practice Luana has worked with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns. Other areas covered include ADHD, self-esteem, grief, parenting challenges, and LGBT issues.
Background and approach
Luana also offers support around body image, chronic illness, caregiver stress, and non-traditional relationship styles such as polyamory and consensual non-monogamy. Sessions aim to help people make sense of their history and current patterns. Luana draws on Client-Centred Therapy to follow what matters to the person, and uses Solution-Focused techniques to set practical goals.
Mindfulness methods help people notice how thoughts and the body interact in everyday life. The work is described as adaptive and creative: each session responds to what is happening in the room. Expect listening, gentle questioning and collaborative planning rather than a fixed script.
The tone is respectful and down-to-earth, with space to explore emotion, behaviour and relationships. Luana is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Sessions are conducted in English and offered from a UK base.
To begin a match, use the site Start Therapy button and complete the short questionnaire to schedule according to availability.
What Luana works with
Everything Luana lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Luana is listed here; the rest shows what else Luana works 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 integrative approaches translate to online work
Luana uses a client-centred way of working that prioritises what matters to the person in front of them. This approach means sessions start by following the client’s concerns and building trust, which helps with issues like anxiety, relationship worries and self-esteem. Mindfulness techniques are also used to help people notice bodily sensations and thought patterns in everyday moments, which can reduce rumination and aid grounding.Choosing the right approach is part of the process and will be decided together. The counsellor will review needs, goals and preferences and then adapt methods over time. That might mean more practical, solution-focused work for short-term goals or a gentler exploratory pace when unpicking past patterns; the path is collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.
Exact session formats are not specified here, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can help fit sessions into busy lives by reducing travel and making it easier to schedule around work or caring commitments. It also allows for shorter check-ins when needed and for practices like mindfulness to be integrated into daily routines without needing extra travel.
Questions people ask about Luana
What concerns does this counsellor commonly help with?
Areas often addressed include stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, grief, ADHD and LGBT-related concerns.
How would you describe the therapeutic style used?
The style is integrative and client-centred, mixing listening-led work with practical, solution-focused steps and mindfulness to help with immediate coping and longer-term insight.
What background and experience does the counsellor have?
They have three years of practice working with a range of concerns including neurodivergence, trauma, relationship difficulties and life changes.
What credentials and location are listed?
The counsellor is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does this counsellor work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged and what about cancellations?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process of meeting this counsellor?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the counsellor's availability.
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