- Relational approach
- Attachment focus
- Addictions and trauma
About George
George Petrou is a counsellor who works from a relational, integrative perspective. He holds BACP registration with three years of professional experience and aims to build a warm, attuned connection with each person he meets. Sessions begin with listening closely to what matters to the client and shaping therapy around individual needs.
George focuses on the emotional impact of addiction, trauma and abuse, grief, depression and anxiety. He also helps people dealing with low self-esteem, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting stress and career concerns. Codependency and attachment issues are part of the wider concerns he addresses in sessions.
He uses approaches that place the therapeutic relationship at the centre. That means working in a supportive, accepting way while also offering practical skills when useful. Clients can expect a mix of reflective conversation and hands-on techniques to manage emotion and behaviour.
George has experience supporting people through burnout, compassion fatigue and the effects of chronic illness or serious health challenges. He also works with mood conditions, eating concerns and complex presentations where more than one difficulty is present.
People who choose to work with him are asked to take the first step by completing a short questionnaire to match with his practice. From there they can arrange sessions that fit their circumstances and goals.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationships. Online sessions using this approach help people notice patterns in how they relate and practise new ways of connecting. Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of sessions, offering acceptance and empathic listening so clients can find their own answers and build self-trust.Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. George will discuss your goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then the two of you will decide together which methods to use. Collaboration is used to adjust the plan as needs change.
Please confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments or letting people join from different locations. It can also make some therapeutic tasks simpler to arrange, such as following up between sessions or sharing resources electronically. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often find these practical benefits helpful when arranging ongoing care.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Listed on profile
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does George help with?
He supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, among other concerns such as codependency and attachment issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a relational, integrative way that centres an attuned, accepting therapeutic relationship while using practical techniques when needed.
How much clinical experience does he have?
George has three years of professional practice supporting people with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
International clients are accepted; please check time zones and scheduling when arranging sessions.
How are session formats arranged?
Please confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are available and suitable for your needs.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.