- Attachment-based approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical coping skills
About George
George Petrou is a counsellor who focuses on building an attuned, accepting relationship. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with three years of professional experience. He aims to help people feel heard and to make steady changes that matter to their daily lives.
His work centres on offering a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about painful experiences. He listens for patterns that affect relationships and self-worth, and helps people name what they are feeling. George uses that understanding to guide simple, practical steps people can try between sessions.
He brings several therapeutic approaches into his practice, including attachment-based work, client-centred methods, trauma-focused therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and EMDR. These approaches are used to help with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people facing body image problems, chronic illness, codependency and workplace strain.
George works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. His practice is suited to people who want a compassionate, steady presence while they process loss, stress or change. He aims to help clients build clearer boundaries, improve communication and regain a sense of agency in everyday life.
To begin, he invites people to take a small step - share where they are now and what they hope to change. From there he collaborates with each person to shape goals and practical strategies that fit their life.
His work centres on offering a calm, non-judgemental space where clients can talk about painful experiences. He listens for patterns that affect relationships and self-worth, and helps people name what they are feeling. George uses that understanding to guide simple, practical steps people can try between sessions.
He brings several therapeutic approaches into his practice, including attachment-based work, client-centred methods, trauma-focused therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and EMDR. These approaches are used to help with issues such as anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people facing body image problems, chronic illness, codependency and workplace strain.
George works in English and is based in the United Kingdom. His practice is suited to people who want a compassionate, steady presence while they process loss, stress or change. He aims to help clients build clearer boundaries, improve communication and regain a sense of agency in everyday life.
To begin, he invites people to take a small step - share where they are now and what they hope to change. From there he collaborates with each person to shape goals and practical strategies that fit their life.
How his approaches translate to online work
George brings attachment-based work and trauma-focused therapy into online sessions. Attachment-based work looks at how past relationships shape current ways of relating and helps people try new ways of connecting. Trauma-focused therapy helps people process distressing memories and reduce their impact on daily life.He also uses client-centred principles, which means sessions begin with listening and reflecting so the person feels understood. That approach helps set collaborative goals and decide which methods might fit best. Choosing an approach is a shared process and he works with each person to find what feels most useful for their situation.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, cut travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also be useful for people who live far from in-person services. Confirm which session formats are offered before booking, as the biography does not specify particular formats. Registered or accredited professionals will then agree a suitable plan based on the person’s needs and preferences.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
See below
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does George commonly help with?
He helps people with anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and addictions, among other concerns such as low self-esteem and relationship difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a relational, client-centred style that emphasises acceptance and empathy while helping clients identify practical steps to try between sessions.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has three years of professional experience working with issues including trauma, addiction, burnout and mood difficulties.
Where is he based and how is he credentialed?
He practises in the United Kingdom and is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients and is able to work with people outside the UK.
How are fees and payment handled?
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 him?
Use the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.