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George Petrou, BACP

George Petrou is a counsellor who focuses on building a warm, attuned relationship with each person.

About George

George Petrou is a counsellor who focuses on building a warm, attuned relationship with each person. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has three years of professional experience. He aims to offer acceptance and empathy so people can speak honestly and feel what they need to feel.

He works with trauma and the effects of abuse, and also helps with addictions and dependency issues.

Background and approach

Other concerns he supports include anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and compassion fatigue. He also addresses relationship and intimacy difficulties, issues around attachment and abandonment, and challenges linked to chronic illness or body image. George uses a mix of approaches that centre the person in front of him.

He draws on trauma-focused methods, attachment-based ways of working and client-centred listening, alongside skills from dialectical behaviour therapy and EMDR when appropriate. Sessions tend to focus on what feels most helpful for the individual at that time. In practice he aims to make the room feel accepting and not judgmental.

Conversations are guided by empathy and curiosity rather than rigid rules. That gives space for emotional safety, gradual change and practical coping skills. People begin by sharing what brings them and then together agree on goals and steps.

George encourages small, manageable changes and continued reflection so progress can become part of everyday life.

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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.

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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 therapeutic approaches adapt to online work

George combines trauma-focused therapy, attachment-based therapy and client-centred work in his online practice. Trauma-focused therapy helps people process distressing memories and reactions so daily life becomes more manageable. Attachment-based therapy looks at patterns in relationships and helps people change unhelpful ways of relating. Client-centred therapy prioritises listening and acceptance so people can explore feelings at their own pace.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration means plans can change as trust and clarity grow during sessions.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a break. Live chat or text-based messaging supports shorter check-ins, written reflection and ongoing contact between longer sessions. These options make it easier to maintain regular work on trauma, attachment patterns and emotional regulation from different locations and routines.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?

He supports people dealing with trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. Additional areas include relationship and intimacy issues, attachment concerns, body image, chronic illness and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is relational and client-centred, focused on acceptance and empathy. He aims to build an attuned connection and work collaboratively on goals.

What experience does he have working with these issues?

He has three years of professional experience working with trauma, addiction and related concerns. That experience informs his mixture of trauma-focused and attachment-based work.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

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

Which languages are sessions offered in and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English, and he accepts international clients.

In what formats are sessions available?

Sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; the exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.

How does someone begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.