Counsellor profile
Despina Andreou, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationship support
See online counselling options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practices
About Despina
Despina Andreou is a counsellor and a member of the BACP with three years' experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. She also lists addictions, intimacy-related issues, anger, self-esteem, career worries and depression among her areas of practice.
Despina uses practical, structured approaches in sessions. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy methods to help people notice patterns, try different responses, and practise new skills. Mindfulness techniques are used to help with focus and grounding, and trauma-focused work is offered for those affected by past harm.
Sessions are conversational and goal-oriented. Clients can expect to talk about what is happening now, what has been tried already, and small steps to try between sessions. Work may include learning coping skills, developing clearer communication, and looking at attachment and family of origin influences.
She offers support in English and Greek and accepts international clients. Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Practical arrangements and session formats should be confirmed before booking.
To begin, users select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Despina aims to make the first steps clear and straightforward for people in the United Kingdom and beyond.
Therapeutic approaches and online counselling
Despina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy as core parts of her work. CBT looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and helps people test new ways of responding to problems. Mindfulness practices focus on attention and awareness to reduce reactivity and improve concentration.She also offers elements of Trauma-Focused Therapy when past events are affecting day-to-day life. That work involves careful attention to what happened and learning ways to manage strong reactions so daily functioning can improve. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative decision made together, based on current needs, goals and preferences.
Practical benefits of online counselling include easier fitting of sessions into a busy week and removing travel time. Online work can allow shorter check-ins when needed and options that suit quieter surroundings or reduced screen time. The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available options before booking to see what will fit your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief and life changes. Her listed areas also include addictions, anger, self-esteem and depression.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and trauma-focused approaches. Sessions are described as practical and skills-based.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a counsellor. That period covers the range of topics listed in her profile.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP. This is the credential listed in her profile.
Can I have sessions in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek. International clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and are managed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the chosen arrangement.
How do I begin a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session. That process starts the practical steps needed to meet.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.