Geraldine Costello, BACP

Geraldine Costello is a qualified person-centred drugs and alcohol counsellor who brings warmth and practical support to people facing addiction, grief, low self-esteem and challenges with motivation. She creates an accepting space where thoughts and feelings can be voiced without fear of judgement, helping people take that courageous first step toward a more fulfilling life.

With over ten years of professional experience, Geraldine has specialised work in pregnancy care, losses and post-abortion counselling, areas she describes as especially close to her heart. She blends an empathic, caring presence with evidence-informed methods, using Motivational Interviewing when addressing addictions and drawing on the Cycle of Change and Solution-Focused approaches alongside her person-centred foundation.

Geraldine believes a warm, genuine and trusting therapeutic relationship - grounded in acceptance and a non-judgemental stance - is central to recovery and growth. She listens actively and makes space for clients to feel heard and honoured as they explore difficult emotions and life changes. Geraldine is a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - and follows its professional code of ethics, maintaining ongoing professional development and accountability in her practice.

She welcomes the chance to connect and to support people for as short or as long a period as they choose.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support with Geraldine Costello

Geraldine integrates approaches that focus on the person and on practical change. Client-centred therapy emphasises empathy, active listening and unconditional acceptance - it helps people explore their feelings, build self-esteem and find their own solutions to relationship and life challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression and to develop coping strategies for everyday stressors. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative, goal-focused method that supports people who are ambivalent about change - it is particularly useful for addictions and behaviour change.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Geraldine works collaboratively with each person to identify the best fit based on individual needs, goals and preferences. She adapts methods over time as progress and circumstances evolve, involving the client in decisions about direction and pace.

Online therapy with Geraldine offers flexible access through video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives, support clients who live far away or travel frequently, and enable ongoing contact where face-to-face meetings are difficult, all while allowing registered professionals and therapists to provide consistent, focused care.