- Attachment-based work
- DBT skills
- EMDR informed practice
About George
George Petrou is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and anger. Sessions are presented in straightforward, relational terms so people can discuss difficult feelings without judgement.
He describes his practice as relational and integrative, focusing on building an attuned therapeutic relationship. That relationship is the foundation for exploring attachment issues, shame, communication problems, and patterns that repeat in close connections. George aims to help people recognise unhelpful cycles and learn different ways of responding to them.
George uses several clinical approaches to guide sessions. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections affect present behaviour. He uses client-centred ways of listening and reflecting so people can name what matters most to them. Elements of dialectical behaviour therapy support practical skills for managing strong emotions and impulsive responses.
He also incorporates trauma-focused work when past events keep disrupting daily life. Techniques linked to eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) may be used alongside talk-based work where appropriate. The focus remains on what the person wants to work on and how changes fit into everyday life.
People are invited to speak openly about stress, relationship strain, parenting pressures, career worries and persistent resentment. George asks for a short initial process to match goals and decide next steps, then works collaboratively on clear, practical ways to reduce reactivity and increase choice in how someone responds.
How his approaches translate to online work
Attachment-based work focuses on how past relationships shape present feelings and reactions. Online sessions use conversation to map these patterns and help someone try different ways of connecting and responding in daily life.Client-centred practice means the therapist listens and reflects what matters most to the person. In an online setting this often looks like regular check-ins, open-ended talk and collaborative goal-setting to keep sessions relevant and practical.
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) offers skills for handling strong emotions, improving distress tolerance and reducing impulsive reactions. These skills can be practised in sessions and then used between meetings to manage anger, work stress or intense moments.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the person about their needs, goals and preferences, and together they will decide which methods to use. That collaborative decision can change as progress is made.
Session formats are not specified in the profile, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, require less travel and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Many people find this helps them practise new responses in the contexts where they live and work.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety and anger among other areas listed in his profile.
What is his therapy style like?
He practises a relational integrative approach that emphasises an attuned therapeutic relationship and listening in a client-led way.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients as noted in his profile.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.