George Petrou, BACP
George Petrou offers a warm, relational approach to therapy.
About George
George Petrou offers a warm, relational approach to therapy. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and he draws on three years of professional experience. He meets people where they are and listens without judgement.
His work focuses on understanding how past relationships and life events shape current feelings and behaviour. In sessions he aims to build an attuned, accepting connection so clients can speak openly.
Background and approach
His style is client-centred and collaborative, helping people name difficult feelings and make practical changes. He supports people coping with addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression and grief, and other struggles such as low self-esteem, shame and burnout. George also works with relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting stress, body image and issues around attachment or abandonment.
He uses approaches that include Attachment-Based Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing to address painful memories and patterns that repeat in relationships. Sessions are tailored to each person and focus on small, achievable steps. Expect an emphasis on listening, empathy and exploring what you value most in life.
Practical tools from DBT-style skills can be mixed with deeper processing where needed. People who choose him often want a steady, non-judgemental space to make sense of difficult experiences. He works with adults across a wide range of concerns and supports clients coming from different places and backgrounds.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 389817 | January 2027 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What George works with
Everything George lists, in their own terms.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- HIV / AIDS
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches George lists
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. George will talk with each client about goals, preferences and what feels most helpful. That collaborative process guides whether sessions lean more towards skills teaching, trauma processing or relational exploration.
Online formats make therapy more flexible. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation when a visual connection helps. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing, want brief check-ins, or need support without scheduling a full call. These options help fit therapy around work, caregiving and travel, while letting therapists and registered or accredited professionals maintain continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What concerns does George help address?
He helps with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety and low self-esteem, among many other concerns listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is relational and client-centred, emphasising acceptance and empathy while offering practical skills when helpful.
What professional background does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working in therapeutic settings and supports people with a range of difficulties.
What credentials and region are associated with this counsellor?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international work are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and the subscription plan used; the service works on a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions based on therapist availability.
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