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Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli, BACP

Dr Maria-Christina Kosteli is a counsellor who blends person-centred listening with practical cognitive tools.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Maria-Christina

Dr Maria-Christina Kosteli is a counsellor who blends person-centred listening with practical cognitive tools. She works with people feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, relationship strain or low self-esteem. She sees clients in the evenings and offers online sessions in English and Greek.

She uses a person-centred approach to help people explore what matters to them and to build on personal strengths. That means the conversation is led by the client and the therapist offers understanding and non-judgemental support.

Background and approach

She brings in cognitive-behavioural techniques where useful to help change unhelpful thinking and behavioural patterns. Her background includes a PhD in Psychology and an MSc in Counselling Psychology, and she is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She has around ten years' experience working in universities, clinics for chronic conditions, prevention centres, athletic teams and independent practice.

This range gives her familiarity with many life challenges. Common areas she works on include stress, anxiety, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, coping with life changes, eating and body-image issues, anger and purpose. She also has a particular interest in fertility, pregnancy-related loss and support after miscarriage.

Sessions are aimed at helping people talk through their situation, try practical techniques such as relaxation and visualisation, and develop clearer ways of coping. People who prefer to work in English or Greek can arrange evening online appointments.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	391184	September 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 person-centred and cognitive approaches work online

Dr Kosteli combines person-centred counselling with cognitive-behavioural ideas to help people make sense of difficult feelings and try practical changes. Person-centred work focuses on listening, empathy and helping the person find their own direction; it is often helpful for issues like grief, low mood and questions about life purpose. Cognitive-behavioural methods look at thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offer concrete techniques to reduce anxiety or change unhelpful patterns; these are useful for stress, worry and eating-related concerns.

Deciding which approach to use is a shared process. The therapist talks with each person about what they want to achieve and what feels comfortable, and then suggests ways of working. That might mean mainly person-centred sessions at first, with CBT exercises introduced when the client is ready; the plan can change as therapy progresses.

Online therapy offers practical benefits for busy lives. Video calls let people see facial cues and work in real time, while phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit quick reflections, written processing or times when typed communication feels easier. These options help people fit counselling into evenings or other tight schedules and make it easier to continue work between sessions.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and low self-esteem. Other areas include parenting strain, eating and body-image concerns, anger and coping with life changes.

What therapy style does she use?

Her main approach is person-centred counselling, which focuses on listening and building on a person's own strengths. She also uses cognitive-behavioural techniques and emotionally-focused ideas when these suit the person's goals.

What experience does she bring to sessions?

She has around ten years' clinical experience across universities, clinics for chronic conditions, prevention centres, athletic teams and independent practice. She combines academic work with practical counselling practice.

What professional credentials and location are listed?

She holds a PhD in Psychology and an MSc in Counselling Psychology, and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). She practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Greek. International clients may be supported.

What session formats are offered online?

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

How are fees and payments handled?

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

How do I begin if I want to work together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.