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Despina Andreou, BACP

Despina Andreou welcomes people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure about their next step.

About Despina

Despina Andreou welcomes people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or unsure about their next step. She listens without judgement and focuses on clear, practical ways to make life more manageable. Sessions are calm and straightforward, aimed at helping people feel steadier and more able to cope.

Despina uses everyday language and simple tools in sessions. She draws on cognitive behavioural therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact, and dialectical behaviour therapy, which supports emotional regulation and coping skills.

Background and approach

She also uses mindfulness techniques and trauma-focused work when these approaches fit someone’s needs. Her style is collaborative. She helps people set achievable goals and chooses techniques together with them.

That can mean short exercises to reduce anxiety, strategies to handle difficult conversations, or paced work on painful past events. Despina has three years of experience and is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. She offers work in English and Greek and is based in the United Kingdom.

Sessions can suit people managing grief, relationship strain, low mood, addictions, anger, self-esteem concerns, life changes, or workplace stress. She also helps with attachment, communication problems, obsessive thoughts, panic, phobias, and issues related to pregnancy and childbirth. People start by describing what matters most to them.

From there she helps plan a clear, step-by-step way forward that fits practical life demands and personal goals.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	409090	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Despina names

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How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling

Despina commonly uses cognitive behavioural therapy and trauma-focused therapy in online work. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses simple exercises to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. Trauma-focused therapy helps people process difficult past events at a pace that feels manageable, using grounding and structured techniques to reduce distress.

Choosing the right approach is something she does together with each person. Early sessions focus on what feels most pressing, what goals matter and what methods match an individual's rhythm and needs. She will talk through options and adapt the plan as progress is made so the work stays relevant and achievable.

Online formats offer everyday flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues for deeper conversations, phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be good for shorter check-ins, and live chat or text-based messaging suit those who prefer writing or need quick, on-the-go support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family life and other commitments while keeping the focus on practical progress and emotional support.

Frequently asked

What sorts of problems does Despina help with?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions and self-esteem problems.

How would she approach my therapy?

She uses practical approaches such as cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour techniques, mindfulness and trauma-focused methods, tailoring sessions to what helps each person most.

What is her background and experience?

Despina has three years of clinical experience supporting people through emotional and life challenges and applies that experience in her one-to-one sessions.

What credentials and location should I know about?

She is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.

Can I have sessions in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English and Greek, and she can work with people from other countries as she accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available online?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions billed and what do they cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin if I want to try therapy?

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