My Approach

I have trained in two approaches to psychotherapy — Transactional Analysis and Gestalt therapy — and in my therapeutic style I naturally lean towards a relational approach to psychotherapy. In my work, I pay particular attention to emotional safety, authentic contact, self-awareness and the connection between emotions, body and relationships.

Clients often describe me as a warm, accepting and emotionally supportive therapist. Alongside compassion and sensitivity, I also value honesty, stability and the ability to stay present with people during difficult emotional experiences and periods of life crisis.

I believe psychotherapy is not about “fixing” a person, but about creating space where a person can gradually reconnect with themselves, their feelings, needs, vitality and capacity for meaningful relationships.

About Me

Hello, my name is Olha Poliakh / Ольга Полях

I am a UK-based psychotherapist, Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy (CTA/STA, EATA), Gestalt therapist and Master’s degree graduate in Psychology, originally from Ukraine, working with adults online in Russian and Ukrainian languages via Zoom. I have also completed additional professional training in Clinical Psychology.

A significant part of my professional experience has involved working with Ukrainians affected by war, displacement, loss, migration and traumatic life events. I have extensive experience supporting people through grief, crisis situations, emotional overwhelm, adaptation to new countries and cultures, questions of belonging and identity, as well as trauma-related experiences connected with instability, separation and major life changes.

I also work with anxiety disorders, depression, emotional exhaustion, burnout, relationship difficulties, low self-worth, eating disorders, difficulties with boundaries and emotional regulation.

Alongside private practice, I also facilitate therapeutic groups and psychoeducational workshops.

I have more than 10 years of practical experience working with clients both face-to-face and online, as well as leading therapeutic groups.

I work online with clients from the UK, Europe and internationally. Sessions in English are possible with an interpreter.

The fee for a 50-minute online psychotherapy session is £60.

I work with

• Groups
• Individuals

Types of Therapies Offered

• Transactional Analysis Psychotherapist

What I can help with

• Adoption
• Anxiety
• Cultural Issues
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Identity Problems
• Mental Health Issues
• Post-Traumatic Stress
• Stress
• Trauma