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Geraldine Costello, BACP

Geraldine Costello is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through grief, addiction-related issues, anxiety and low self-esteem.

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About Geraldine

Geraldine Costello is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through grief, addiction-related issues, anxiety and low self-esteem. She aims to make the first step feel manageable and non-intimidating. Geraldine offers a listening presence and supports people who want clearer direction and more confidence in their day-to-day lives.

She uses a person-centred approach that places the client’s experience at the centre of the work. That means conversations shape where sessions go, and Geraldine follows the client’s pace while offering gentle challenge when helpful.

Background and approach

She also draws on motivational interviewing to support change and sustained effort in areas like substance use and life transitions. Her background includes more than ten years of experience working with pregnancy care issues, losses and post-abortion counselling. This has given Geraldine practical experience with complex grief and related emotional responses.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, often abbreviated as BACP, and follows their code of ethics. Sessions tend to focus on helping people make small, achievable changes. Geraldine uses straightforward conversational techniques to build trust and clarity.

Many clients work on improving self-worth, managing stress, or coping with major life changes. She welcomes people who prefer a calm, honest therapeutic relationship. Geraldine aims to create a non-judgemental atmosphere so worries can be spoken about openly.

The pace and goals are set together so progress feels realistic and steady.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393480	December 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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How Geraldine’s approaches work online

Geraldine uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client’s experience central. In practice this means sessions start with what matters most to the person, and the counsellor follows their pace while reflecting and summarising to bring clarity.

She also uses motivational interviewing to help people find their own reasons for change and to build motivation step by step. This approach is especially useful for addictions, lifestyle changes and any situation where making a steady plan matters.

Cognitive behavioural ideas are used to spot unhelpful patterns and try practical alternatives. That can help with anxiety, low mood and coping with life changes by introducing small experiments and new ways of thinking.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Geraldine will discuss options with each person and agree which methods to try based on their goals and preferences. She adapts the style as needed so therapy remains relevant and workable.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video is useful for fuller conversations, phone can be better when bandwidth is limited, and text chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins or people who prefer not to be on camera. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving or busy schedules.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Geraldine help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, addiction-related issues, low self-esteem and depression, among other concerns such as fertility issues, caregiving stress and hoarding.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Geraldine takes a person-centred approach and uses motivational interviewing and cognitive behavioural ideas where useful. Sessions are conversational and focused on what the client finds most important.

How much experience does she have?

She has over 10 years of professional experience, including extensive work with pregnancy care, losses and post-abortion counselling.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and Geraldine accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Work can be done by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on the client’s preference.

How does pricing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.