Maks
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
What I wish more people knew…
“Self-understanding is more powerful than you think! The more we understand ourselves, the more authentically we can show up and contribute meaningfully to the world. I believe in the ripple effect - self-work may feel selfish, but it holds the power to transform families, communities, society and beyond.”
Counsellor/Integrative Psychotherapist
BA Counselling & Psychotherapy
PACFA Certified Practising Registrant
Working with Children Check
Maks has over 2 years of experience working in mental healthcare. He has significant experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals as well as people with significant mental health conditions such as neurodiversity, anxiety, depression, C-PTSD, schizophrenia and borderline personality disorder.
Outside of therapy, Maks is a lover of adventure, often found in nature - by the beach, camping, hiking or riding his bike. He is also a keen reader committed to expanding his knowledge around psychology, mindfulness, and spirituality. Maks believes that life’s most precious moments come from when we slow down and appreciate the little things.
Growing up queer in a migrant family, Maks understands what it's like to feel marginalised and othered. His approach to therapy is guided by life experiences that have allowed him to honour and empathise with other people’s unique journeys.
Meet Maks
Your Journey in Therapy: Maks’s Approach
Maks is a trauma-informed counsellor and integrative psychotherapist who works with individuals of all ages who want to make sense of their experiences, rebuild trust in themselves, and move toward a more grounded, fulfilling life. He has a special interest in supporting people through significant life transitions and draws on person-centred, existential, mindfulness and metacognitive approaches, alongside somatic and experiential techniques such as IFS parts work, Focusing and Gestalt. Guided by attachment, Polyvagal and other developmental theories, Maks believes that while life transitions can stir uncertainty, grief and confusion, they also hold the potential for deep self-understanding and profound growth.
Maks strives to create a collaborative space that is safe and compassionate, guided by genuine curiosity and care. He aims to help people connect with their intuition, clarify their life story, and develop practical strategies for navigating life’s challenges with greater confidence and self-trust.
Areas of Focus: How Maks Can Support You
Life Transitions Counselling
Existential Therapy & Finding Purpose
Self-Discovery & Authenticity Support
Grief and Bereavement Counselling
Anxiety and Depression Treatment
Identity & LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
Relationship & Interpersonal Therapy
Language Support, When you need it
At Halo Journey, we want you to feel comfortable, understood, and truly heard — every step of the way.
If English isn’t your preferred language, we’ve got you. Interpreter services are available across all of our sessions to help make things easier, clearer, and more supportive for you. Just let us know when booking, and we’ll organise it for you.
Interpreter services are available at an additional cost.
The Halo Experience
We’re really proud of the feedback we’ve received from our clients. Every person so far has said they’d be very likely to recommend Halo Journey, and our practitioners are consistently rated between 9–10/10 by people who trust us with those closest to them.
It’s a real reminder of why we do what we do — to make a positive difference, one journey at a time.
If you’d like to see more of what people have shared about their experience with us, read more here.
“I’ve used Halo Journey Australia’s online counselling service before and had a very positive experience. The team was professional, empathetic, and easy to connect with. The online format made it convenient to access support, and I felt genuinely listened to throughout the process.
I would highly recommend Halo Journey Australia to anyone seeking accessible and caring counselling services”
— Counselling & Psychotherapy Client (South Australia)
"Thanks for your support. I felt respected and provided information to help me make an informed decision. This service was highly supported and non judgmental , whilst maintaining neutrality and procedural fairness. Thanks for providing genuine support to those in need."
— Family Dispute Resolution Client (South Australia)
“So easy to talk to, quick response and was able to get me in and fulfil my needs straight away. Very lovely.”
— Counselling & Psychotherapy Client (Western Australia)
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Email: info@halojourney.com.au
Phone or Text: +61 485 042 221
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