Counsellor profile
George Petrou, BACP
Counsellor - trauma and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment-based work
- Client-centred approach
- DBT skills and EMDR
About George
Counsellor and member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years' experience working in the United Kingdom. George Petrou helps people cope with anxiety, depression, trauma, addiction and a range of relationship and self-esteem concerns.
He works in a relational, integrative way. That means sessions focus on the therapeutic relationship and draw on different methods to meet immediate needs. George uses attachment-based ideas, client-centred ways of listening, and trauma-informed tools to support people through difficult events.
Sessions often begin by mapping what feels most urgent. George then works with each person to build emotional safety and clearer understanding of patterns such as avoidance, codependency or attachment difficulties. He also supports people dealing with grief, chronic illness, eating concerns and the effects of abuse.
Practical skills are used where helpful. For example, elements of dialectical behaviour work can help with emotion regulation and managing distress. Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing methods are available as a trauma-focused option when suitable for the person.
George works in English and is able to accept clients from outside the UK. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
How George uses therapeutic approaches online
George draws on attachment-based ideas to help people understand how early patterns affect current relationships. This approach looks at how emotional bonds form and how they shape reactions to stress or closeness, which can be useful for attachment issues, abandonment concerns and relationship patterns.He also uses a client-centred approach that places the person's account at the centre of sessions. This involves careful listening and reflecting back what the person says so they can clarify feelings and priorities. It suits people who want to be heard and to make sense of their experience without a directive style.
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) elements are used to teach practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. These skills are often helpful for anger, stress, intense mood swings and self-regulation difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. George will discuss options with each person and decide together which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts the mix of approaches as the work progresses, keeping decisions collaborative.
The original profile does not list which online session formats are used, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work or caring duties, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often offer a range of ways to meet; check the session choices when you arrange the first appointment.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He helps people with anxiety, depression, trauma and addiction. He also works with relationship and self-esteem problems.
What style of counselling does he use?
He works relationally and integratively. That means he focuses on the therapeutic relationship and uses different methods as needed.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working as a counsellor in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he a member of?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes. He accepts international clients and conducts work with people outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model. The subscription can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select 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.