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- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural therapy
- Evening online counselling
About Maria-Christina
Dr Maria-Christina Kosteli is a BACP counsellor with 10 years' experience based in the United Kingdom. She focuses on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, parenting and eating concerns. She works in English and Greek and accepts international clients.
She uses a person-centred approach in counselling, described in her materials as focusing on self-development and self-actualisation. She also integrates elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and draws on emotionally-focused ideas when relationships are central. Sessions involve talking through what is most pressing and developing practical ways to cope.
Her background includes an MSc in Counselling Psychology from Springfield College in the USA and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham. She has worked across settings such as universities, clinics for chronic conditions, prevention centres, athletic teams and private practice. This range informs how she matches methods to everyday concerns.
She has particular experience with pregnancy-related issues including miscarriage and baby loss, and with couples facing fertility struggles. She also has work in stress management techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and mental skills such as visualisation.
Sessions are described as evening online counselling. Before booking, people should confirm the current session formats and scheduling details. To begin, the service asks people to use the platform button, complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange a first appointment.
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How her approaches work in online counselling
Dr Kosteli uses a person-centred approach which focuses on listening, clarifying what matters to the client and supporting self-development. This helps when someone is feeling overwhelmed or unclear about life direction.She also integrates Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at patterns of thought and behaviour and teaches practical strategies to manage anxiety, mood and eating-related difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy ideas are used when relationship issues are central, helping people track emotions and respond differently to each other.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. She will discuss goals, try methods, and adjust what they do based on what helps. That discussion is collaborative and can change over time as needs shift.
Before booking, confirm which session formats are currently offered through the platform. Online counselling can make it easier to fit appointments into evenings and busy schedules. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or phone audio when less bandwidth is available. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use these practical options so sessions can fit everyday life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
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Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting challenges and eating-related issues. Additional focus areas include fertility, pregnancy-related loss, body image and ageing concerns.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
Her main approach is person-centred counselling. She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy techniques and draws on emotionally-focused ideas for relationship work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has around 10 years of clinical experience working across universities, clinics for chronic conditions, prevention centres, athletic teams and private practice settings.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with an MSc in Counselling Psychology and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are accepted. People should confirm time zone arrangements when scheduling evening sessions.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Confirm pricing for your region before booking.
How do I begin the process?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session through the platform.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.