About
- Attachment-based work
- DBT skills
- Trauma-focused care
About George
George Petrou is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with adults on issues such as addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, low self-esteem and parenting concerns.
George describes his practice as relational and integrative. He focuses on building an attuned therapeutic relationship based on acceptance and empathy. Sessions give people space to say what they need to say and to notice feelings without judgement.
He uses approaches that include attachment-based work, client-centred methods and elements of trauma-focused care. That mix is intended to help people make sense of painful past experiences and how those experiences affect present relationships and parenting roles.
In practical terms he aims to help people manage strong emotions, cope with loss or burnout, and work through patterns such as avoidance, codependency or commitment worries. He also supports people dealing with body image concerns, chronic illness or the impact of caregiving on their wellbeing.
George accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English. He asks people who are ready to take the next step to follow the site process to complete a short questionnaire and book an initial appointment.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Attachment-based work focuses on connection and how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice and change how they relate to partners, parents or children by talking through relationship history and current reactions.Client-centred therapy centres what matters to the person in the room. The therapist follows the client's concerns, reflects what comes up and helps people clarify choices about parenting, work and relationships.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills to manage intense emotions and improve communication. DBT skills can be used to handle anger, stress and recurring arguments with close relatives.
Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and try different ways of working until a suitable fit is found. This is a collaborative process that considers the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online formats. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life - they reduce travel, can be shorter check-ins when time is tight, and let people join from wherever they are. Talk with the therapist through the matching questionnaire and first session to agree on a practical plan that suits your routine.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with adults on addiction, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem, parenting concerns and related issues listed in his specialties.
What is his therapeutic style?
He describes a relational, integrative style that centres an attuned therapeutic relationship and uses acceptance and empathy as core ways of working.
How much professional experience does he have?
He has three years of professional experience working with adults across a range of concerns including trauma, burnout and dependency issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check the matching process for any regional details when you book.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is in danger, use the crisis numbers.