Geraldine Costello, BACP
Geraldine Costello offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or major life changes.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- +9 more
About Geraldine
Geraldine Costello offers straightforward support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, low self-esteem or major life changes. She welcomes conversations about grief, relationship strain, addiction-related concerns and difficulties with intimacy. Geraldine writes in plain language and keeps sessions focused and practical to help people find clearer footing.
Geraldine practises from a client-centred viewpoint, which means she prioritises a warm, non-judgemental relationship and listens closely to what matters to each person.
Background and approach
She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect, and uses Motivational Interviewing when people want help with shifting habits or increasing motivation. She has a decade of professional experience and is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
That membership reflects ongoing professional development and following an ethical code of practice. Sessions often begin by identifying a few practical goals and simple steps to try between meetings. Geraldine focuses on what people want to change, and on building skills for coping with stress, loss, life transitions and challenges tied to attention differences or caregiving roles.
People who choose Geraldine can expect a calm, empathic presence and clear, collaborative planning. She aims to make each session feel like a place to be heard, to clarify priorities and to practise small, manageable changes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393480 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Geraldine works with
Everything Geraldine lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- ADHD
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Narcissism
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
Approaches Geraldine lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is usually a collaborative process. Geraldine will talk with each person about their goals, try different tools and adjust the plan to match preferences and progress. She works together with clients to choose what feels most useful rather than imposing a single method.
Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, live chat can suit short check-ins and text-based messaging helps keep a thread of support between appointments. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, caregiving or travel and to continue work when circumstances change.
Frequently asked
What issues does Geraldine help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship or intimacy-related issues, plus addiction-related concerns and coping with life changes.
What is Geraldine's therapeutic style?
Her work is client-centred, focusing on a warm, non-judgemental relationship while using practical Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Motivational Interviewing tools when helpful.
How much experience does she have?
Geraldine has ten years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including pregnancy and loss related issues and grief.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a member of the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English and Geraldine accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
Work is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to therapist availability.
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