Maria-Christina Kosteli

I am providing online sessions through zoom at the moment. Unfortunately, I do not offer face-to-face sessions.

About Me

I am a BACP-registered counsellor, BPS Chartered Psychologist and EuroPsy-registered psychologist, with a BSc in Psychology, MSc in Counselling Psychology and PhD in Psychology.

My approach is primarily person-centred, offering a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel heard and understood. I also integrate elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) where appropriate, tailoring therapy to your individual needs, experiences and goals.

Alongside my private practice, I work in higher education, teaching and training future counsellors and psychotherapists. I offer online counselling, including evening appointments.

Therapy can provide a safe and supportive space to explore difficult experiences, understand yourself more deeply and find ways of moving forward that feel right for you.

Areas of Expertise

I have particular experience supporting individuals and couples through **bereavement, grief, fertility and pregnancy-related difficulties, and reproductive loss**, including:

* infertility and difficulties conceiving

* fertility treatment and its emotional impact

* miscarriage and pregnancy complications

* baby loss and perinatal grief

* difficult pregnancy or birth experiences

* adjustment to parenthood and major life transitions

These experiences can bring grief, anxiety, guilt, anger, isolation and changes in your sense of identity. I offer a compassionate space where you can explore these feelings openly and at your own pace.

I also support clients experiencing anxiety, stress and low mood; eating and emotional eating concerns; body image and self-esteem difficulties; relationship problems; bereavement and loss; and feelings of being stuck or uncertain about their purpose or direction in life.

All my work is currently undertaken on Zoom. My online consultation sessions help clients get support from the comfort of their home. I understand it might be challenging to get out and get help. But if you are struggling and you need to speak to someone contact me today and let me help you find the best in yourself.

My Approach

Therapy is not a quick fix or a “magic solution.” It is a collaborative healing process that requires time, reflection, and engagement. In our work together, you will be met with empathy, warmth, understanding, and a non-judgemental environment grounded in unconditional positive regard.

My goal is to help you develop insight, strengthen resilience, and feel more confident in navigating life’s challenges — supporting you to move towards becoming the version of yourself that feels most authentic and fulfilled.

Additional Work

In addition to counselling, I deliver seminars and workshops in stress management and mental skills training, supporting individuals and organisations to enhance wellbeing and psychological resilience.

The first session is introductory and is to find out more about yourself and also let you know a little bit about me and how I work. You will get to give me background information about your emerging issue and we can set some therapy goals together.