George Petrou, BACP
George Petrou is a counsellor who focuses on building a close, attuned relationship with each person he meets.
About George
George Petrou is a counsellor who focuses on building a close, attuned relationship with each person he meets. He aims to offer acceptance and empathy so people can talk about painful experiences and begin to feel steadier. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience.
George uses a relational approach to help people cope with the effects of trauma and abuse.
Background and approach
He also helps with anxiety, depression, addictions and grief. Sessions are intended to make it easier to speak honestly, feel difficult emotions and work toward more manageable day-to-day life. His work often centres on how relationships and attachment affect current difficulties.
That can include problems with trust, abandonment worries, codependency or feeling stuck in repeating patterns. He listens for the stories that keep causing pain and helps people try different ways of responding. Practical skills are part of sessions when they are useful.
That might include grounding techniques, emotion regulation skills drawn from dialectical approaches, or paced trauma work when the person is ready. He adapts the pace to what each person can tolerate. George welcomes people from diverse backgrounds and sexualities, including those identifying as LGBT.
He also supports people coping with chronic illness, bereavement, work stress and compassion fatigue. He works with individuals to set realistic goals and to notice small changes that add up over time.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 389817 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What George works with
Everything George lists, 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
Approaches George lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
He also uses client-centred principles that prioritise being heard and understood. Together these approaches mean the therapist and client collaborate to choose what feels most useful. Finding the right approach is part of the work and decisions are made together based on needs, goals and personal preferences.
Online sessions use video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different situations. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, while phone calls can be easier when bandwidth is low or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit brief check-ins, reflection between sessions or people who prefer typing. These options make therapy more flexible and easier to fit around work, caring commitments and daily life.
Frequently asked
What concerns does George help with?
He supports people with trauma and abuse, addictions, anxiety, depression and grief, plus relationship, eating and parenting-related worries.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a relational, client-centred way that emphasises acceptance and empathy while using practical skills when helpful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with a range of issues including trauma, burnout and self-esteem problems.
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.
Can sessions be in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He uses video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to meet different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.
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