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George Petrou, BACP

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

Works with AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemDepression

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George Petrou is a counsellor who uses a relational and integrative approach to help people make sense of difficult experiences. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has three years of professional experience. He offers a calm, accepting presence so people can speak honestly and feel listened to.

He draws on Attachment-Based and Client-Centred ideas to focus on the relationship in the room.

Background and approach

That often means noticing patterns from early relationships and how they affect current feelings and choices. He also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy and Trauma-Focused work when people need practical skills for emotional regulation or focused support after traumatic events. People bring many kinds of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, stress and problems with self-esteem.

He also helps with intimacy-related concerns, relationship and communication problems, parenting strain, body image and coping with illness or long-term conditions. Additional focus areas listed include abandonment, attachment issues, codependency and chronic pain among others. Sessions aim to be straightforward and down to earth.

Conversations are guided by acceptance and empathy while also offering practical ways to manage strong emotions and rebuild routines. The goal is to help people feel steadier and clearer about their next steps. He works in English and accepts clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients.

Sessions are available through a range of online formats to fit different needs and schedules.

How relational and trauma approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on the quality of relationships and how early bonds shape current feelings and responses; online sessions can help people recognise repeating patterns and practise new ways of relating. Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's experience at the centre and relies on empathy and acceptance to help them feel heard and valued; this approach is useful for building trust and exploring difficult emotions. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, used selectively, teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive behaviour, which can be practised between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss needs, goals and preferences and then agree a plan that might blend relational exploration with practical skills or trauma-focused techniques. Decisions about approach are collaborative and reviewed as progress is made.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help the work. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a work break or a quick check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging let people write when that feels easier or keep a shorter contact between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around everyday life while still using attachment, client-centred and DBT-informed methods.
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He helps people with anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, stress and low self-esteem, among other concerns such as intimacy-related issues and coping with illness.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
Sessions centre on a relational, integrative style that emphasises acceptance and empathy and combines relationship-focused work with practical skills when needed.
What experience does the counsellor have?
The counsellor has three years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, burnout and addiction.
Where is the counsellor based and what credentials do they hold?
The counsellor is based in the United Kingdom and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Which languages are supported and can international clients access sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and the counsellor accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different preferences and routines.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and the therapist's availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with this counsellor?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
3 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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