Geraldine Costello, BACP

Geraldine Costello welcomes people who are nervous, overwhelmed or grieving and who want a kinder way forward. She writes plainly and listens closely, offering steady support as clients talk through hard moments. Geraldine aims to build a calm, non-judgemental space where people can say what they feel and start to notice small shifts.

Her approach is rooted in person-centred work, which means she follows the client's lead and focuses on genuine connection. She also uses cognitive tools from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot patterns that keep problems going. Motivational Interviewing is part of how she helps people find energy for change, especially around addiction and habit-related issues.

Geraldine has worked in related areas for over ten years. Her practice has included pregnancy care, post-abortion counselling and supporting people through bereavement and loss. She emphasises listening and making room for each person's story without judgement.

She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and follows their code of ethics. That means she keeps up with continuing professional development and professional standards. Geraldine describes herself as empathic, warm and straightforward in sessions.

People who meet her can expect conversations that are down-to-earth and paced to what they need. She offers help with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, ADHD and a wide range of related life issues. If someone prefers, she supports international clients in English.

How these approaches shape online therapy

Geraldine uses client-centred work to make sure each person is heard and treated as an individual. This approach focuses on building a trusting relationship and following the client's lead, which can help when people are processing grief or feeling stuck.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes in behaviour. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and many daily stresses because it breaks problems into manageable steps.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that supports people who feel ambivalent about change. It is often used when addressing addictions, lifestyle habits or motivation to move forward.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Geraldine discusses goals and preferences with each person and adapts methods as the relationship develops. The choice is collaborative and can evolve over time.

The original biography does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals offer online therapy to help people address mood, stress, grief and behaviour patterns without changing the core therapeutic process.