Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli, BACP

Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli is an experienced psychologist and counsellor who combines academic expertise with practical clinical work to support people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties and life transitions. She trained in Athens and holds an MSc in Counselling Psychology from Springfield College in the United States and a PhD in Psychology from the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom. Dr. Kosteli is recognised as a Chartered Psychologist by the British Psychological Society (BPS), is registered under the European psychologist framework (EuroPsy), and is a BACP registered counsellor - reflecting formal professional qualifications and membership of established bodies.

Her practice is grounded in the person-centred tradition, emphasising personal growth and self-actualisation, while also integrating cognitive-behavioural techniques to address patterns of thought and behaviour. She has broad clinical experience across universities, clinics for chronic conditions, prevention centres, athletic teams and private practice, and she offers evening online counselling to accommodate different schedules.

Dr. Kosteli works with a wide range of concerns including bereavement, parenting and pregnancy-related difficulties, fertility challenges, body image and eating issues, anger and low self-esteem. She also uses stress management methods such as progressive muscle relaxation and mental skills training like visualisation to help clients develop practical coping strategies.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Dr. Maria-Christina Kosteli draws on client-centred therapy, which focuses on creating an accepting environment where people can explore their feelings and develop greater self-understanding and personal growth. This approach is helpful for challenges like low self-esteem, life purpose questions and adjustment to change.

She also uses cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) to identify and work with unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, offering practical tools for managing anxiety, stress and mood difficulties. Emotionally-focused principles inform her work with relationships by helping partners and individuals understand and rework emotional patterns that affect connection and conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative process; Dr. Kosteli works with clients to choose and adapt methods based on individual needs, goals and preferences so therapy feels relevant and useful. She provides online appointments in the evenings to suit different schedules and life demands.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people who need to fit sessions around work, family or geographical constraints. These formats make it easier to access regular support and maintain continuity of care regardless of location.