Despina Andreou, BACP

Despina Andreou is a BACP-registered therapist based in the United Kingdom who offers supportive, person-centered therapy for people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, and major life changes. With three years of professional experience, she works collaboratively with clients to explore their concerns with empathy and respect, helping them find practical ways to cope and build greater self-understanding.

She draws on a range of clinical approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy, tailoring methods to each person’s needs and preferences. Her practice also addresses issues such as addictions, intimacy-related concerns, anger, self-esteem, career and financial stress, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, panic and phobias, and challenges around pregnancy and childbirth.

Despina speaks English and Greek and accepts international clients, providing flexible options for connecting by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. As a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP - she follows professional standards for counselling and psychotherapy and aims to create a nonjudgmental space where people can be heard and begin to make meaningful changes.

Therapeutic Approaches and Remote Sessions

Despina commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy, and also draws on Mindfulness Therapy when helpful. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic and obsessive-compulsive difficulties. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing and integrating traumatic experiences to reduce their ongoing impact and support recovery from post-traumatic stress and abuse-related issues. Mindfulness Therapy teaches present-moment awareness and gentle self-observation, which can help with stress, emotional regulation, and rumination.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work itself. Despina collaborates with each person to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the approach as therapy progresses so it remains practical and aligned with the client’s priorities.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or to connect from another country. These options allow therapists and registered professionals to maintain continuity of care, adapt to different communication styles, and make scheduling more accessible for people with varied commitments.