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Geraldine Costello, BACP

Geraldine Costello is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

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About Geraldine

Geraldine Costello is a counsellor who focuses on helping people through stress, anxiety, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She works with clients on self-esteem, changes in life, and ADHD-related challenges. Geraldine aims to make the first step feel manageable and supportive rather than overwhelming.

She builds sessions around an accepting, empathic stance. Geraldine listens actively and gives people space to say what matters to them.

Background and approach

She uses person-centred principles to create an environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without judgement. Geraldine also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and elements of solution-focused work when useful. These approaches help people identify thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and try small, practical changes between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is often brought in when clients are working on substance use, motivation or behavioural change. Her background includes more than ten years of professional experience in pregnancy care, losses, and post-abortion counselling. She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works in line with its code of ethics.

Sessions are conversational and paced to each person. Geraldine aims to work collaboratively so clients set the goals and decide how long to continue. She describes counselling as a shared process where openness and honesty guide progress.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393480	December 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

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How Geraldine's approaches work online

Geraldine draws on person-centred practice to prioritise listening and acceptance. This approach means the conversation is guided by what the client brings, helping people feel heard and understood before moving on to tasks or techniques.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help identify unhelpful thoughts and habits. CBT in sessions usually involves noticing patterns, testing new ways of thinking, and trying small behavioural experiments between meetings to see what changes.

Motivational Interviewing is used when someone needs to build motivation for change. It focuses on exploring ambivalence, highlighting personal reasons for change, and supporting steps that feel doable for the individual.

Finding the right blend of approaches is a collaborative process. Geraldine will work with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. They set the pace together and review what is most helpful as therapy progresses.

Online work can be flexible and practical. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation from different locations, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier on busy days, and live chat or text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family or travel commitments while keeping therapy consistent.

Frequently asked

What kinds of concerns does Geraldine help with?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include ADHD, self-esteem and fertility related struggles.

What is Geraldine's therapeutic style like?

Sessions are warm and person-centred with a strong focus on listening. Practical techniques from CBT and motivational interviewing are added when they suit the client's goals.

How long has she been working in this field?

Geraldine has ten years of professional experience, including work in pregnancy care, loss and post-abortion counselling.

What professional credentials does she hold and where does she practise?

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?

International clients are accepted, so people outside the United Kingdom can arrange sessions as long as regional regulations allow.

What formats are available for sessions?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and scheduling handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To start, select the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling.