- Relational focus
- Trauma-informed care
- Men's wellbeing
About George
George Petrou is a counsellor who focuses on building a warm, attuned relationship with each person he meets. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. He aims to offer a space where people can speak openly and begin making changes at their own pace.
He uses a relational, integrative approach that blends several methods to suit individual needs. Sessions often centre on understanding attachment patterns and how past relationships shape present feelings and behaviour. Practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy can be used alongside trauma-focused work when someone is coping with overwhelming emotions or distressing memories.
His background includes supporting people with addiction and dependency issues, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and trauma from abuse. He also helps people facing relationship and intimacy-related concerns, parenting strains, eating struggles, chronic illness, and career-related stress. Men’s wellbeing is listed among his areas of focus, and he works with issues that commonly affect men’s mental health.
George describes the therapeutic relationship as central. He aims to listen without judgement and to help people feel accepted while they talk through painful or difficult feelings. Sessions are shaped around what the person wants to address next.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability. The process is collaborative and paced to each person’s needs.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns from early relationships and how they affect current connections; it helps people understand trust, closeness and emotional responses. Client-Centred Therapy centres on acceptance and empathy, giving people space to speak freely while the counsellor reflects back what they hear. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical strategies for managing intense emotions and improving distress tolerance and interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss what feels most useful, try different techniques as needed, and adapt the work to a person’s goals and preferences. That way the approach can shift as progress is made.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions around work, caregiving or travel, and it can reduce time spent travelling. Some people find that video sessions allow clearer non-verbal communication, while others prefer shorter check-ins by phone when bandwidth or a quiet moment is limited. Registered or accredited professionals can help decide which format best suits daily life and therapeutic aims.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people facing addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and stress, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a relational, integrative way that emphasises acceptance and empathy and adapts methods to each person’s needs.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
What credentials and location are associated with this counsellor?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients book sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.