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Geraldine Costello, BACP

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Grief Self esteem, Motivation
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About me

I am a qualified, Person-Centred, Drugs/Alcohol Counsellor. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem and confidence. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process. I have over ten years professional experience in working in Pregnancy Care issues, losses and Post-Abortion Counselling. I am passionate about my role and grief and loss issues are close to my heart. As an empathic, caring Therapist, I use Motivational Interviewing when dealing with addictions and I also use the Cycle of Change, Solution Focused Therapy alongside Person Centred approach. I believe that a warm, empathic, real and trusting relationship where acceptance and a non judgemental approach is key in any recovery. We respond best when we feel safe enough to be ourselves, warts and all. I am a member of the BACP and I abide by their code of ethics. This means I am accountable in my work and am continually updating my professional training and personal development. I am an active listener who prides myself in allowing space for clients to feel heard and honoured. I look forward to connecting with you and consider it an honour to journey with you for as little or as long as you choose.

Professional experience

10 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Family conflicts Grief Self esteem, Motivation

Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Depression, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Control issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, HIV / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Narcissism, Pregnancy and childbirth, Self-love

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing

Services offered

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Credentials information

BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #393480

Reviews

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Very engaging therapist I highly recommend her

Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Geraldine for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, and coaching

I am deeply grateful for Geri’s support and guidance. She is a great listener and has an exceptional ability to understand what lies behind my words—helping me uncover my emotions and thoughts. With this keen insight and the right questions, she gently steers me in the right direction, guiding me toward healing.
I especially appreciate her encouragement to keep journaling, which has become an invaluable tool for my emotional healing.
I couldn’t have wished for a better person to help me navigate a difficult life situation.

Written on Mar 04, 2025 after therapy with Geraldine for 2 weeks on issues concerning self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Lovely supportive and willing to listen and support you

Written on Mar 03, 2025 after therapy with Geraldine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd

Great person, supportive, understanding, experienced and calming.

Written on Feb 15, 2025 after therapy with Geraldine for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching

She is amazing and she looks at what we talk about from all aspects and I appreciate that.

Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Geraldine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd

She is very patient and understanding. I leave my sessions feeling emotionally stable and confident.

Written on Jan 17, 2025 after therapy with Geraldine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd