Counsellor profile
Dr. Cindy George, BACP
Counsellor - relationships and anxiety
See online counselling options- CBT approaches
- Client-centred work
- DBT skills
About Cindy
Counsellor and BACP member Dr. Cindy George has 25 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She offers help for a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addiction, trauma and grief. She also lists work around parenting, body image, self-esteem and career matters.
Dr George uses a mix of talking approaches. She draws on client-centred principles to keep discussions focused on the person's experience. She also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to look at thinking patterns and dialectical behaviour techniques for strong emotional moments. Narrative and existential perspectives shape how life stories and meaning are discussed.
Her background includes work in private practice, community mental health, substance misuse services, psychiatric settings, schools and corporate workplaces. That variety informs how she adapts conversations to everyday life and different kinds of pressure. She reports training and academic qualifications in counselling and psychology.
In sessions she focuses on practical skills and clearer understanding. That may mean spotting unhelpful thinking, trying small behaviour changes, or practising new ways of talking in relationships. She also offers space to look at trauma, grief and complex emotional responses.
People who contact her normally start by describing the immediate concern and a few goals. Dr George then suggests approaches that fit the issue and the person's preferences. International clients may be accepted, and sessions are conducted in English.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person says. Online sessions using this approach let the counsellor follow a person's lead and respond to feelings and priorities in the moment. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at thoughts and behaviours and usually involves practical exercises and homework. Online CBT can include discussing thought patterns, planning small behaviour changes and reviewing progress between sessions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss options and agree what to try first based on the person's goals and preferences. That means the method can change as needs become clearer, and the person helps decide what fits best.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit counselling into a busy week, let them make shorter check-ins, or avoid travel time. Online work can also make it easier to continue with therapy when life or work makes attending in person difficult.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, trauma, grief and related concerns such as body image and parenting.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her work combines client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and dialectical behaviour approaches, plus narrative and existential ideas where relevant.
How much experience does she have?
She has 25 years of experience working in counselling and related mental health settings.
Which professional body is she a member of?
She is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Which languages and countries does she work with?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.