George Petrou, BACP

George Petrou is a BACP counsellor who focuses on building a trusting therapeutic relationship. He aims to offer a calm, accepting space where people can speak honestly about painful experiences and start to heal.

George has three years of professional experience working with issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. He also supports people facing career strain, compassion fatigue and the emotional consequences of illness or chronic pain. His additional interests include attachment issues, body image, codependency and complex mood concerns.

In sessions he emphasises empathy and attunement. That means listening closely to what someone says and responding in a way that helps them feel understood. He works together with people to explore difficult feelings, notices unhelpful patterns, and finds practical next steps that fit everyday life.

George uses a blend of approaches drawn from attachment-based work, client-centred practice, dialectical behaviour therapy, EMDR and trauma-focused therapy. He adapts methods to each person rather than following one fixed plan. This helps tailor support to the specific problem and goal.

People who choose to meet with him can expect prompt, straightforward conversations about what to focus on and why. He encourages manageable goals, gentle challenge where helpful, and a steady focus on recovery and self-understanding.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Attachment-based therapy helps people understand how early relationships affect current patterns. It focuses on building a more secure way of relating to others and to oneself, which can ease anxiety and problems with closeness. Client-centred therapy puts the person's experience at the heart of the work; the counsellor listens without judgement and supports people to find their own answers. Dialectical behaviour therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving communication in stressful moments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through different methods and help choose what fits a person's needs, goals and preferences. That decision is collaborative and can change as progress is made.

The biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online counselling because it can make fitting sessions into a busy life easier, reduce travel time and allow a quicker check-in when needed. Online work can also support continuity during times of change and lets therapists use approaches such as EMDR or DBT skills training adapted for remote sessions. Registered or accredited professionals can discuss practical arrangements and help plan sessions that suit someone's routine.