Genevieve Walters, BACP

Genevieve Walters offers counselling grounded in nearly two decades of practice. She holds a Master of Social Sciences in Counselling Psychology and is registered with the BACP, and she frames work around what each person wants to change. Genevieve writes plainly and listens carefully so people can talk through what is worrying them and begin to make different choices.

Her approach is integrative, with a strong emphasis on Narrative Therapy. She treats stories and the ways people explain themselves as starting points for change. She also draws on Client-Centred and Existential ideas to help people find clearer meaning and stronger self-direction.

Genevieve has wide-ranging experience across bereavement services, hospice settings, schools and emergency response work. She has supported teachers, nurses, firefighters and government staff through vicarious trauma and burnout, and has worked with people facing major loss, sudden change and long-term stress.

In sessions she uses reflective and creative methods alongside practical strategies for acute stress and trauma responses. The work is conversational and collaborative - she listens, reflects back, and helps people try small, manageable steps between meetings.

Her practice emphasises compassion and clarity. She helps people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strains, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns and career pressure. People who want a thoughtful, steady counsellor who values practical next steps often find her style helpful.

How Genevieve's approaches translate to online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship so people feel understood and accepted; it helps with low self-esteem, anxiety and feeling stuck. Narrative Therapy treats personal stories as a way to make sense of experience, helping people separate themselves from problems and notice strengths and choices. Existential Therapy invites conversations about meaning, values and how to face life changes, which can be useful for grief, major transitions and feelings of emptiness.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Genevieve will discuss the different ways of working and help decide which fits best with a person's goals, values and day-to-day needs. This is a collaborative process and can change as needs shift.

If you are considering online therapy, check the available session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, caring duties or travel, and they can reduce time spent on commuting. They also allow for flexible check-ins and can suit people who prefer shorter or more frequent meetings without needing to travel.