- CBT
- DBT
- Mindfulness
About Despina
Despina Andreou is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, and life changes. Despina also offers support for issues such as addictions, intimacy-related problems, anger, and low self-esteem.
Her approach is practical and grounded. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of reacting. Mindfulness techniques and trauma-focused work are used where appropriate to manage strong emotions and process difficult events.
Sessions are conversational and focused on what the person wants to change. Despina helps individuals name the problem, try small techniques in between sessions, and review what works. She speaks English and Greek, and can work with international clients.
Despina has particular interest in attachment issues, communication problems, divorce and separation, family of origin concerns, forgiveness, and guilt and shame. She also supports people dealing with panic, phobias, obsessive or compulsive thoughts, and pregnancy or childbirth changes.
Practical matters are handled plainly. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled through the platform's booking flow.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Despina uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and beliefs, test them out, and try small behavioural changes. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, panic and phobias.She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. These practical skills can help when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods in sessions, and adjust based on how things feel and what helps. That collaborative process guides which techniques are used over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the current options before booking. Online work can make sessions fit around everyday life, for example avoiding travel, fitting a short check-in during a break, or choosing a format that uses less bandwidth. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, homework and mindfulness practices to suit phone or video settings depending on the agreed format.
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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, plus related areas such as addictions and self-esteem.
How would she approach feelings of guilt or shame?
She uses evidence-based methods like CBT and trauma-focused techniques to help name the feelings, understand their roots, and try practical ways to respond differently.
What is her background and experience?
She has three years' experience as a counsellor and works in the United Kingdom with a range of emotional and relational concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, she accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what is the cost structure?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin sessions with her?
Begin by selecting the online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.