Geraldine Houston, BACP
Geraldine Houston is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing depression and related difficulties.
About Geraldine
Geraldine Houston is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing depression and related difficulties. She works with concerns such as anxiety, grief, addictions and relationship strain. Geraldine aims to create a respectful and compassionate space where people can begin to make changes that matter to them.
She keeps sessions straightforward and tailored to each person. Geraldine listens to what is troubling someone and then suggests practical steps to try between sessions.
Background and approach
Her approach is collaborative - she invites feedback and adjusts the plan as needs change. Geraldine has eight years of professional experience and holds BACP registration, which indicates membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. That background shapes how she works but she focuses on the person in front of her rather than labels.
Typical issues she helps with include low mood, stress, trauma, self-esteem, parenting stress, relationship difficulties, and addiction-related worries. She also supports people dealing with life transitions, grief, and complicated feelings like guilt or shame. Sessions are offered in English and can be held online or by phone.
Geraldine discusses goals and practical next steps in early sessions so people leave with clear ideas to work on between meetings.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 386217 | October 2026 |
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 Geraldine works with
Everything Geraldine 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
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Geraldine discusses goals and preferences at the start and adapts methods as sessions progress. She treats the choice of technique as collaborative, so clients help shape what is tried and what is adjusted later.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives or limited local options. Video calls let you have a face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is low, and live chat or text-based messaging can fit into a short break or provide a quick check-in between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while accommodating work, family and travel commitments.
Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does Geraldine address?
She supports people with depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, addictions and relationship difficulties, among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Geraldine works in a practical, collaborative way. She listens, sets clear goals and suggests actions to try between sessions.
What experience does she bring?
She has eight years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioural concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
Geraldine is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts clients internationally.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as session formats.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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