- Empathic listener
- Goal focused
- BACP member
About Geraldine
Geraldine Costello is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief and relationship struggles. She uses a welcoming, non-judgemental style to make it easier to talk about hard things. Geraldine is a member of the BACP, which she follows in her day-to-day work. She brings ten years of professional experience to sessions and aims to meet people where they are.
Geraldine works from a person-centred stance, which means she focuses on the person's experience and builds a trusting relationship first. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing tools to help with motivation, coping and unhelpful thinking patterns. These methods are used alongside a practical focus on change and goals.
Her background includes extensive work around pregnancy care, losses and post-abortion counselling, and she has supported people dealing with addictions, self-esteem and confidence. Geraldine mentions grief and loss as areas she feels especially passionate about.
In a typical session she listens actively and gives space for clients to be heard. Conversations aim to identify small steps forward and to strengthen the skills people already have. Geraldine emphasises acceptance and a non-judgemental attitude as central to recovery.
People who choose her often want practical support for life changes, coping skills for anxiety or help with intimate and relationship issues. She views therapy as a collaborative process and offers steady support for as long as it is needed.
How Geraldine’s approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's own experience and on building a trusting relationship. It helps when someone needs a space to be heard and accepted without judgement.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and uses simple exercises to change patterns that cause distress. It is helpful for anxiety, low mood and unhelpful thinking habits.
Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It is often used when motivation is low or when making life changes feels difficult.
Finding the right approach is usually a joint effort. The therapist will listen to a person's goals and preferences and suggest ways to try different methods in session. That shared planning helps make therapy practical and relevant to everyday life.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week and to maintain continuity during life changes. Practical benefits include fewer travel needs, more flexibility in scheduling and options for shorter check-ins when that suits a client's routine. Because the original biography does not specify session formats, confirm the current online options before booking to ensure they fit your needs.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
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Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Geraldine help with?
Her practice covers stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Additional areas listed include ADHD, codependency and caregiver stress.
What is Geraldine's therapeutic style?
She works in a person-centred way, offering a warm and non-judgemental space, and uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing techniques to help with thinking patterns and motivation.
How much experience does she have?
Geraldine has ten years of professional experience working in counselling roles and supporting people with grief, addiction-related issues and pregnancy care matters.
What credentials and region does she represent?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Geraldine accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Geraldine?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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