Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli, BACP
Supportive person-centred counselling for parents
Book with Maria-Christina- Years in practice
- 10
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English, Greek
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Maria-Christina
Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli uses a person-centred, client-focused approach that helps people make sense of difficult moments. She is a BACP counsellor with a PhD in Psychology and around ten years of practice.
Her style is calm and straightforward, suitable for parents feeling overwhelmed by change or loss. She combines Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address stress, anxiety and low mood. Sessions aim to identify unhelpful thinking and build simple coping skills.
Background and approach
The work is practical and paced to each person’s needs. She has experience across university settings, chronic care clinics, prevention services, and with athletic teams. This background supports an ability to help with relationship strain, grief, self-esteem and life direction.
She also focuses on parenting concerns and pregnancy-related difficulties such as miscarriage and fertility struggles. Her tools include stress-management techniques like progressive muscle relaxation and mental skills such as visualisation. These are taught in short exercises people can use between sessions.
The emphasis is on small, useful changes rather than complex programmes. Sessions are offered online in the evenings to fit around work and family life. Maria-Christina speaks English and Greek and is comfortable working with people from different places.
She aims to help those who feel overwhelmed find clearer ways forward.
What Maria-Christina works with
Everything Maria-Christina lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Maria-Christina helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Coping with life changes
- Eating disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Body image
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Fertility issues
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Pregnancy and childbirth
Approaches Maria-Christina lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Approaches that suit online parenting and life challenges
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and creating a supportive space where the person sets the pace. It helps people clarify values, feel heard, and build confidence in their choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviours that keep stress and anxiety going and teaches practical steps to change them. This approach is useful for managing worry, anger and low mood. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people understand and name emotional patterns that affect relationships and personal wellbeing. It is often useful when grief, relationship strain or loss are involved.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that fit. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress is reviewed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets people see non-verbal cues and practise skills in real time. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief conversations, reflections between meetings, or people who prefer typed communication. These options help fitting therapy around work and family life, and make it simpler for people in different places to access support.
Questions people ask about Maria-Christina
What issues can Maria-Christina help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, parenting concerns, eating and anger issues, and low self-esteem. Additional areas include fertility and pregnancy-related problems, body image and life purpose.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach blends Client-Centred Therapy with Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Therapy elements. The work focuses on listening, exploring thoughts and trying practical coping techniques.
What is her professional background?
She holds a PhD in Psychology and an MSc in Counselling Psychology, and has around ten years of experience in clinics, universities and prevention services. She also teaches as an associate professor of Psychology.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She practises from the United Kingdom and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek. She is also able to work with international clients.
What formats are used for therapy sessions?
Therapy is available by video call, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies depending on 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?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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