- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Despina
Despina Andreou is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with three years' experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, grief and other life changes. Sessions are offered in English and Greek and she accepts international clients.
Despina uses clear, practical approaches in sessions. She explains tools and practices in plain terms. People can expect to talk through what’s causing distress and try techniques to reduce symptoms and improve coping.
Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy ideas alongside mindfulness and trauma-focused methods. This means sessions may include noticing thought patterns, learning grounding and breathing techniques, and practising new ways of responding to difficult moments.
Despina also pays attention to relationship and attachment concerns. She helps people notice communication patterns, set boundaries, and work through issues linked to family of origin or separation. Conversations cover both immediate problems and how past experiences shape current responses.
Practical matters such as cost and scheduling are handled through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To start, users complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule their first appointment using the online booking flow.
How her approaches translate to online work
Despina uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try small behavioural changes that reduce anxiety and stress. CBT sessions often include exercises to practise between meetings and simple steps to test new ways of thinking.She also works with Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach skills such as emotion regulation, distress tolerance and clearer communication. DBT-style work can be useful when emotions feel overwhelming or relationships are strained.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and choices are made together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what methods feel manageable, then adapt exercises to fit the client's needs in ongoing sessions.
The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around daily life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep continuity of care when people are in different places.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Greek
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationships, trauma and abuse, grief, and related life changes such as career strain and health events.
What is her therapeutic style?
Sessions are practical and down-to-earth, using techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness and trauma-focused work to address thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
How much experience does she have?
Despina has three years of experience working with people on a range of concerns including anxiety, depression and relationship issues.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and Greek, and she also accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.