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George Petrou, BACP

George Petrou is a counsellor who uses a relational, integrative way of working.

About George

George Petrou is a counsellor who uses a relational, integrative way of working. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he brings three years of clinical experience to his practice. He aims to build an accepting, empathic relationship where people can speak openly and feel understood.

He focuses on issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and grief. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting stress, career worries and compassion fatigue.

Background and approach

Additional areas he supports include attachment difficulties, body image, chronic illness and codependency. Sessions centre on an attuned therapeutic relationship. He listens closely and works collaboratively to help people make sense of painful experiences.

Practical skills and emotion-focused work are offered when useful, alongside exploration of past wounds that still cause distress today. George uses techniques from attachment-based and client-centred approaches, and draws on trauma-focused work and EMDR when appropriate. He also incorporates elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy to help with emotional regulation and coping skills.

People who come to him often want a calm, non-judgemental space to process difficult events and plan steps forward. He accepts international clients and holds sessions in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then book sessions that fit their schedule.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	389817	January 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything George lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Addictions
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Co-morbidity
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Eating and food-related issues
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counselling
Immigration issues
Impulsivity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Paranoia
Personality disorders
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Smoking / vaping cessation
Social anxiety and phobia
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Ways of working George names

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How these approaches work online

Attachment-Based Therapy helps people notice patterns in close relationships and how early bonds affect current reactions; online sessions let clients reflect on these patterns with steady, attuned support. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, acceptance and helping the person find their own solutions; it works well online through calm, focused conversation that gives space for reflection. Trauma-Focused Therapy and EMDR aim to reduce the hold of traumatic memories and their emotional charge; adapted online, they combine careful pacing with practical grounding strategies to help manage flashbacks and strong emotions.

Finding the right method is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and suggest approaches that fit. Together you can try techniques and adjust the plan as you learn what feels most helpful.

Online sessions offer flexibility and practical benefits. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that matters, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging provide shorter check-ins or ongoing written reflection between sessions. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around day-to-day life and to maintain progress when schedules change.

Frequently asked

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety, as well as relationship and intimacy-related issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

He works in a relational, integrative way that emphasises acceptance and empathy and combines client-centred listening with techniques from attachment and trauma work.

What experience does he have?

He has three years of professional work in counselling and psychotherapy, supporting people through trauma, addiction, burnout and related issues.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts clients from other countries.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees handled?

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

How do I begin working with him?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.