Hello,

My name is Olha Poliakh / Ольга Полях.

I am an MSc in Psychology, a Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy (CTA(P)), and a UKCP Registered Psychotherapist with more than 10 years of experience working with adults, couples, and groups. I have also completed advanced training in Gestalt Therapy.

My approach is relational and integrative. I combine Transactional Analysis and Gestalt Therapy, paying attention to emotions, bodily experience, relationship patterns, early life experiences, and the ways people adapt to life’s challenges.

I offer a warm, respectful, and non-judgemental therapeutic space where clients can explore difficulties, deepen self-awareness, strengthen their internal resources, and discover new ways of relating to themselves and others.

Originally from Ukraine, I have been living and working in the United Kingdom since 2022. I provide psychotherapy in Russian and Ukrainian and work online with clients from different countries and backgrounds.

I believe that meaningful change becomes possible through awareness, understanding, and a supportive therapeutic relationship. My aim is to help clients develop greater clarity, resilience, and a stronger sense of connection with themselves and others.

What I Can Help With:

Anxiety and depression
Trauma, PTSD, and complex trauma
Grief, loss, and bereavement
Relationship and family difficulties
ADHD and neurodiversity-related challenges
Self-esteem, self-worth, and identity concerns
Stress, burnout, and emotional overwhelm
Emotional regulation difficulties
Attachment and interpersonal difficulties
Life transitions and major life changes
Immigration, relocation, and cultural adjustment
Adjustment to living abroad and expatriate experiences
Loneliness, isolation, and a sense of belonging
Personal growth and self-awareness
Psychosomatic symptoms and the mind-body connection
Women’s issues and midlife transitions