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George Coles, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 3 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteem Depression Coping with life changes

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George Coles is a counsellor who uses attachment-based and client-centred approaches alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and mindfulness. He holds BACP accreditation and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He aims to make first steps into therapy straightforward and manageable for people who are worried or unsure.

He helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He also supports those facing relationship strains, self-esteem concerns, and major life changes.

Background and approach

Sessions are practical and down to earth, focusing on what matters to the person in front of him. George works to build a calm, non-judgemental space where thoughts and feelings can be talked through. He listens for patterns in relationships and daily habits, then helps people try small, manageable changes.

Conversations are honest and paced to the individual’s needs. He also pays attention to issues such as grief, intimacy-related concerns and challenges linked to chronic illness or pain. Topics like fatherhood, guilt, shame and feelings of emptiness are included in his practice when they arise.

He draws on motivational interviewing to help people find personal reasons to change. George blends short-term, goal-focused tools from CBT with longer-term, relational work from attachment perspectives. Mindfulness exercises are used when helpful to reduce reactivity and improve focus.

Overall, he aims to help people feel steadier and more able to handle life’s daily demands.

How George’s approach fits online therapy

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and how early bonds shape current responses. Online sessions can be used to notice these patterns in day-to-day life and to try new ways of relating within the safety of regular meetings. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and behaviours and helps people try small experiments to change unhelpful cycles. That structure transfers well to video or phone sessions and can be supported with worksheets or short exercises between meetings.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. George will work collaboratively to identify goals and try different methods to see what helps most. He listens to preferences about pace and style and adapts the work as needed so the approach fits the person's situation.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client see each other's expressions, which helps relational and attachment work. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or for quieter check-ins. Live chat and text messaging suit brief reflections, ongoing check-ins and people who prefer typing over talking. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week and keep momentum between sessions.

What issues does George commonly address?

He works with stress, anxiety, low mood and relationship concerns, and also supports people dealing with self-esteem, grief and life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

George combines attachment-based and client-centred approaches with CBT and mindfulness to offer practical, conversational therapy that focuses on everyday problems.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom and draws on that background to support a range of emotional and relational difficulties.

Where is this counsellor based and how is he credentialed?

He practises in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation as listed in his professional details.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available with him?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.

How are fees handled for therapy?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with George?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 3 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English

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George Coles, BACP

Background and approach

How George’s approach fits online therapy

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety