I know what it’s like to feel stressed and overwhelmed, constantly chasing the next best thing
Hi! I am Olya, a Cognitive-Behavioural Hypnotherapist based in London.
For years, I pushed myself to meet impossibly high standards - in work, in life, in everything. I worked in fast-paced startup environments, where burnout was worn like a badge of honour. Stress, anxiety, and self-doubt became the norm.
It wasn’t until I hit my own breaking point (several times) that I realised something had to change. I’d spent so much time trying to be achieve the next best thing that I forgot to take care of myself in the process.
That moment led me to deep self-reflection, therapy, and self-development, not just to heal myself, but to understand how we can truly break free from stress, overthinking, and self-doubt.
My Journey to Becoming a Therapist
My background isn’t a straight line: I’ve always been drawn to creativity, psychology, and personal growth. I studied visual arts, psychology, and film, which led me into the world of marketing and entrepreneurship.
Through my work with individuals and business owners, I saw the same patterns over and over again - people pushing themselves to the limit, struggling with self-doubt, anxiety, imposter syndrome, and burnout. No matter how successful they were on the outside.
I wanted to help, but I knew mindset shifts needed to go deeper than just external success strategies. That’s when I decided to train as a Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapist (CBH): an evidence-based approach that combines CBT, hypnosis, and mindfulness techniques to help people make real, lasting changes in their lives.
Work In Progress: A Space for Growth (Without Perfection)
The name Work In Progress comes from my own philosophy: self-development isn’t about fixing yourself - it’s about learning, growing, and evolving, one step at a time.
I don’t believe in toxic positivity or forcing yourself to think happy thoughts. Therapy with me isn’t about pretending everything is fine: it’s about understanding your mind, your existing coping strategies, managing stress, and building confidence in a way that actually works.
Outside of therapy sessions
Outside of therapy sessions you will probably finding me exploring London’s wellness scene, attending the latest art exhibition or painting, or dancing around my apartment with a matcha in my hand 😉
I am passionate about celebrating small wins - so you will often find me treating myself to a nice lunch, booking a concert ticket, new shoes, or meaningful piece of jewellery.
I am also into creating content, sharing my self-development tips, latest lifestyle finds, and what I’ve been up to recently on my Instagram and TikTok (I never gate-keep). If you are into it, let’s connect on there 💛
