Constantino Costi , BACP

Constantino Costi offers calm, practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, loss and life changes. He understands how hard it can feel when questions outnumber answers. His approach is warm and non-judgemental, aimed at helping people feel heard and understood.

He has worked in counselling for eight years and holds BACP accreditation. That background includes private practice and charity work with MiND, which gave him experience with short-term Cognitive Behavioural Therapy within Improving Access to Psychological Therapy services.

In sessions he prioritises the relationship between counsellor and client. He adopts a humanistic, integrative stance that lets each person move at their own pace. Together they look at thoughts, feelings and behaviour in the here and now while making room to reflect on the past.

He draws on practical methods such as mindfulness and coaching alongside approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, attachment-focused work and Emotionally-Focused ideas. This mix supports people dealing with grief, addiction, low self-esteem, trauma, relationship difficulties and a wide range of other concerns.

Clients can expect attentive, organised sessions that aim to uncover patterns and discover options for change. He welcomes people who are new to counselling as well as those with previous therapy experience, and works collaboratively to find realistic next steps.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choosing actions that match personal values. It can help with anxiety, depression and difficulties with motivation or meaning. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early patterns affect current relationships and emotional responses, helping people understand closeness, trust and repeated interaction styles. It is useful for relationship strains and intimacy-related concerns.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to each person's goals and preferences, then suggest methods that fit those aims. Over the first few sessions they will check in and adjust the plan so the work stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy is offered by registered or accredited professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face work and guided exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit people who prefer written reflection or need flexible contact between calls. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family life and travel while keeping therapy consistent and accessible.