- Client-centred focus
- Stress and anxiety
- Evening online sessions
About Maria-Christina
Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli works from a person-centred viewpoint that puts the client at the heart of therapy. She uses a warm, listening stance to help people find their own solutions. Maria-Christina aims to create calm, focused sessions for those feeling overwhelmed by life.
She trained at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology from Springfield College in the United States. She also completed a PhD in Psychology at the University of Birmingham and is a BACP registered counsellor. Her background includes work in university settings, clinics for chronic conditions, prevention centres, athletic teams and private practice.
Her day-to-day practice blends Client-Centred Therapy with cognitive approaches. That means time is spent understanding what matters to the person first, then trying practical ways to change unhelpful thoughts and habits. Maria-Christina also uses techniques for stress management such as progressive muscle relaxation and visualisation.
She has ten years of experience supporting people with anxiety, stress, relationship difficulties, grief and low mood. She also works with concerns around self-esteem, body image, eating and fertility-related distress. Pregnancy and childbirth issues, including miscarriage and baby loss, are listed as areas she particularly focuses on.
Sessions are offered in English and Greek and she provides evening online counselling. Her aim is to help people regain steadiness and clearer direction so they can cope better day to day.
Person-centred and practical approaches for online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on understanding the person first. The counsellor listens without judgement and helps people find their own path forward; this approach is useful for feelings of low mood, loss of purpose and relationship strain.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It uses straightforward exercises to test unhelpful beliefs and build new patterns, which can help with anxiety, stress and eating-related concerns.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment in close relationships. It can help people notice and shift patterns that cause conflict or distance.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about needs, goals and preferences and then agree on techniques together. This is a collaborative process where adjustments can be made as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online counselling include easier scheduling and fitting sessions into busy evenings, which this counsellor offers. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins, audio-only options where helpful, or exercises to practise between sessions. Confirm the current session options before booking so arrangements match your everyday routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief and low mood, plus concerns like eating, anger and self-esteem.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The core approach is Client-Centred Therapy, combined with cognitive techniques and elements of Emotionally-Focused Therapy to suit each person.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has around 10 years of clinical experience across universities, clinics for chronic conditions, prevention centres, athletic teams and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology, a PhD in Psychology and is BACP registered; she practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages can I use in therapy?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
International clients are accepted; check time differences when arranging sessions.
How are fees and payments handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.