Welcome! I am Luana, a dedicated integrative counsellor and psychotherapist with a passion for helping individuals navigate life's challenges. Let us get the boring bit out of the way... I have over 3 years of experience in areas such as anxiety, relationship issues, trauma, ADHD, neurodivergences', stress, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, self-confidence, and depression.
Now the bits that you need to know...
Being an integrative therapist is like painting with every colour on the palette. Each client brings a unique canvas, and I am able to mix approaches to match their hues. Working with with me can finally feel like you are being seen in full colour. Each client arrives with their own tangled plotline and I become the storyteller to help them navigate the back story that is tailored to each individual’s story. There is no script, just deep listening and an intuitive dance to help them rewrite the chapters of their life.
It’s creative, responsive work that constantly evolves. Healing is not one-size-fits-all. It is a mosaic built from empathy, evidence, and the art of being fully human with another soul by following the threads of emotion, behaviour, and body cues, and weaving them into something whole. It’s alive and evolving. No two sessions are the same, and that’s exactly what makes it meaningful. It’s not about fitting people into methods but blending methods to fit people. I offer a commitment to meeting people where they are, and who they are and creating a safe, open space for them to be themselves and I feel privileged to be able to support their unique journey.
I would like clients to feel like therapy has become less about fixing something broken (because you are NOT broken), and more about discovering who you truly are—with honesty, patience, and compassion. That you are being guided and the path adjusted as we go, based on how you appear that day.
In my opinion, therapy should feel flexible, intuitive, deeply personal, and supported by someone who is really paying attention, and adapting to the changes within.
Additional areas of focus: LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Coping with grief and loss, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Executive and professional coaching, Concentration, memory and focus (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
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #399514
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Luana Maki. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Luana Maki was great help to me. We matched well, communicated openly and thoughtfully. Her experience and understanding, relatability, empathy and compassion was top notch. She was able to provide me with goals and tasks to help me through a difficult period.
Written on Sep 04, 2026 after therapy with Luana for 5 months on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is a wonderful therapist,she handles it with profesionalism and kindness
Written on Sep 02, 2025 after therapy with Luana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Amazing therapist
Written on Aug 21, 2025 after therapy with Luana for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and anger management
Easy to talk to, understands my struggles, directs me toward different way of thinking which helps in my day to day life
Written on Apr 08, 2025 after therapy with Luana for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Very good
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Luana for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Really great listener, honest and skilful, insightful and gentle. Knows when to jump in and when to stop and listen. Just what I needed! Always bringing new perspectives that challenge my thinking and help me reach useful conclusions that help me grow and get better!
Written on Dec 19, 2024 after therapy with Luana for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd