Despina Andreou, BACP

Despina Andreou is a compassionate therapist who welcomes people taking their first step toward seeking support. She listens attentively and aims to walk alongside individuals as they navigate stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and other life changes. With a warm, nonjudgmental approach she creates a space where people can explore their feelings and develop greater understanding of themselves and their relationships.

Despina works from practical, evidence-informed methods while tailoring sessions to each person’s needs, drawing on skills that help with emotion regulation, coping strategies, and communication. She is BACP registered - BACP stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and brings three years of professional experience to her practice. Despina offers therapy in English and Greek and is based in the United Kingdom, while also accepting international clients.

Her work supports a wide range of concerns including stress, depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, attachment and family matters, panic and phobias, and recovery after abuse or loss. She approaches each therapeutic relationship with empathy and respect, aiming to help people make meaningful changes and find clearer paths forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Sessions with Despina Andreou

Despina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. CBT is practical and skills-focused, often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and problems with stress and obsessions.

She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting current wellbeing. This approach helps people process distressing experiences and rebuild a sense of safety and control, supporting recovery from abuse, post-traumatic stress, and related difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Despina works collaboratively to select methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. She discusses options openly and tailors sessions to what feels most helpful for each individual.

Online therapy with Despina is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different lifestyles and schedules. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into work, family, or travel commitments, and they allow people to access support whether they are in the United Kingdom or abroad.