Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli, BACP
Supportive person-centred counsellor
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At a glance
- Listed location
- United Kingdom
- Experience
- 10+ years
- Credentials
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Greek
- Registration (United Kingdom)
- BACP · No. 391184
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- Person-centred approach
- CBT strategies
- Evening online sessions
About Maria-Christina
She combines a person-centred attitude with cognitive-behavioural methods to tackle unhelpful thoughts and patterns. Sessions often include straightforward strategies such as stress management techniques and mental skills like visualisation. These tools are offered alongside space to reflect on grief, low mood, life purpose and self-esteem.
Her background includes a PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham and an MSc in Counselling Psychology from Springfield College, USA. Maria-Christina also holds BACP registration, and she has around ten years of clinical experience in settings such as universities, clinics for chronic conditions and prevention centres.
She has particular experience supporting people through pregnancy-related issues including miscarriage and baby loss, and she works with couples facing fertility struggles. Maria-Christina also focuses on concerns around eating, body image, divorce and isolation, and ageing and geriatric issues.
In practical terms she uses relaxation exercises such as progressive muscle relaxation when helpful. Her sessions aim to be clear and manageable, helping people make small but steady changes to feel less overwhelmed.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
How person-centred and CBT work online
Maria-Christina uses a person-centred approach that puts the person's experience at the heart of sessions, offering acceptance and careful listening to help people find their own direction. Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is used alongside this and focuses on spotting patterns in thoughts and actions, then testing small changes to reduce anxiety and improve mood.Deciding which method to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to match approaches to their goals, needs and preferences, and may blend techniques across sessions as situations change.
If you are considering online work, confirm the available session options when you book so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel, and it can allow evening appointments for people who need them. It also supports ongoing use of tools such as relaxation exercises and visualisation between meetings to help build steady progress.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can I bring to therapy?
Maria-Christina works with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship problems, plus issues such as low self-esteem, eating concerns and anger. She also has a focus on ageing and geriatric issues and pregnancy-related difficulties.
How would she approach my problem in sessions?
She uses a person-centred way of working alongside cognitive-behavioural tools and emotionally-focused ideas. This means conversations aim to be supportive while offering practical strategies to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviours.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has about ten years of clinical experience in universities, clinics for chronic conditions, prevention centres and private settings. She also teaches as an associate professor of psychology.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds a PhD in Psychology and an MSc in Counselling Psychology, and is registered with BACP. Her practice is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages can sessions be held in?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Can I take sessions from outside the UK?
International clients are accepted. Check session options and scheduling when you arrange a first appointment.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.