Resilience Is The Quiet Courage Of Every Day

Olena Edwards-Skadowska

PSYCHOTHERAPY. TRAUMA. ADHD and autism. RELATIONSHIPS. HARLEY STREET.

Olena Edwards-Skadowska

Resilience Is The Quiet Courage Of Every Day

Olena Edwards-Skadowska

PSYCHOTHERAPY. TRAUMA. ADHD and autism. RELATIONSHIPS. HARLEY STREET.

Meet Olena

Dr. Olena Edwards-Skadowska - Therapist, Author and Mental Health Advocate

I am a British-Ukrainian psychotherapist with over twenty years of clinical experience spanning the NHS, voluntary sector, refugee services, student counselling, and private practice. As the founding Clinical Director of London Trusted Therapy Harley Street, I combine deep clinical expertise with a commitment to advancing the field of mental health through training, research, and evidence-based innovation.

My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic depth, attachment theory, existential-phenomenological inquiry, and contemporary trauma-informed practice. I work with individuals, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family transitions, neurodiversity, and complex trauma. As a neurodivergent clinician myself, I bring both lived experience and rigorous training to neurodiversity-affirming therapeutic work.

My specialisms and who I work with

I am very fortunate to have studied and lived internationally,working extensively with issues of diversity, gender, racial and cultural integration.

I work with adolescents, adults and couples.

My areas of expertise lie in working with depression and anxiety, loss and bereavement, trauma, relationships, parenting, work and careers, cancer and problems raised by addiction and abuse. My clinical interests also lie in working with clients diagnosed with adult ADHD and CPTSD. I deliver both short-term and open-ended, long-term therapy.

My accreditation bodies

  • BACP Accredited Psychotherapist (BACP Accred) – Full accreditation with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

  • Member of the British Society of Sexual Medicine (MBSSM) – Specialist training in sexual health and intimacy concerns

  • ADOS-2 Certified – Advanced training in autism diagnostic observation

My philosophy as a therapist

I view therapy as a shared journey and believe in equality in therapeutic relationship. I have the utmost respect for my clients and value greatly their input in our collaborative endeavour.

Books & Publications

My first book “Anxie the Hedgehog”, an allegorical tale and a crash course in managing anxiety for people of all ages, will be published in 2024 by Blue Falcon Publishing. I am very excited about it and would be delighted to hear your feedback.

My Library

You are welcome to browse my website library of various free resources, including my talks, podcast interviews, blogs and video recordings.

Recognition & Awards

In February 2024, I received the Outstanding Leadership Award in Mental Health at the global Health 2.0 Conference in Dubai, recognising innovation in integrating clinical care, technology, and systemic approaches to mental health.

Get in touch

Feel free to email me to discuss your needs in therapy


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