Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli
Person-centred counsellor blending CBT and practical skills
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About Maria-Christina
Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli uses a person-centred way of working to help people feel heard and understood. She combines that with cognitive-behavioural ideas to help people manage difficult thoughts and daily stresses.
Maria-Christina offers evening online counselling and speaks English and Greek. She trained in psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology from Springfield College, USA. She also completed a PhD in Psychology at the University of Birmingham and is a BACP registered counsellor.
Background and approach
She has around 10 years of experience across several settings. Her background includes roles in university services, clinics for long-term health conditions, prevention centres, athletic teams and independent practice. That variety shaped a practical focus on stress management and mental skills like progressive muscle relaxation and visualisation.
People can bring worries such as anxiety, relationships, grief, low mood and self-esteem concerns. She has a particular interest in pregnancy-related issues including miscarriage and baby loss, and in difficulties around fertility and conceiving. She also pays attention to eating and body-image issues and challenges linked to life changes and ageing.
In sessions she aims to listen closely and then use simple tools from cognitive-behavioural work to help change patterns that feel stuck. The aim is steady, manageable progress rather than quick fixes. Evening online counsellling is offered for those who need sessions outside standard hours.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 10
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 391184
- Languages
- English, Greek
- Approaches include
- Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
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What Maria-Christina works with
Everything Maria-Christina lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Fertility issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Pregnancy and childbirth
Approaches Maria-Christina lists
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How Maria-Christina works online
Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals and preferences and then suggest ways of using person-centred listening, CBT tools or emotion-focused ideas as needed. This is a collaborative process and plans can change as progress is made.
Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, such as in the evenings. It can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins and make it simpler to attend from different locations. Specific session formats are not listed here, so please confirm available options before booking. The focus is on practical help that fits around everyday life and on choosing the approach that best supports the person's goals.
Questions and answers
Which concerns does this counsellor help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, parenting strains, eating and body-image concerns, anger and low self-esteem among other life changes.
What style of therapy is used in sessions?
The approach is primarily person-centred, combined with cognitive-behavioural methods and elements of emotionally-focused work when helpful.
How long has she practised as a counsellor?
She has about 10 years of experience across university services, clinics for chronic conditions, prevention centres, athletic teams and independent practice.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
She holds a PhD in Psychology, an MSc in Counselling Psychology, trained at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is registered with the BACP in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are available and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek, and international clients are accepted.
What formats are offered for sessions?
Evening online counselling is offered; please confirm current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs.
How are fees handled for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
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