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George Petrou
Experience
3 years
Based in
United Kingdom
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

Therapist or counsellor · United Kingdom

George Petrou

BACP

Compassionate relational therapist for trauma recovery

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Registration on record

BACP
United Kingdom · 389817

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  • Attachment-focused
  • Trauma-informed
  • Practical skills

About George

George Petrou is a counsellor and relational integrative therapist who works from a person-centred stance. He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and has three years of professional experience. He aims to build an open, accepting space where people can speak honestly and start to feel more like themselves.

He focuses on helping people deal with trauma, addictions and the effects of abuse. He also supports those facing anxiety, depression, grief and low self-esteem. Narcissism and experiences described as narcissistic abuse are among the concerns he has worked with alongside attachment-related difficulties.

George uses attachment-based ideas to understand how early relationships affect current patterns. He blends client-centred practice with skills from dialectical behaviour therapy to help people manage strong emotions and improve day-to-day coping. He also uses trauma-focused methods including EMDR when appropriate for working through distressing memories.

Sessions are grounded in empathy and acceptance. George aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try different ways of relating, and build small practical skills for calmer moods and clearer thinking. He invites clients to set the pace and priorities for therapy.

He offers sessions in English and works with people in the United Kingdom and internationally. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyDialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Trauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

BACP · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How George’s approaches translate to online work

George draws on attachment-based work and client-centred practice to put relationships at the heart of therapy. Attachment-based therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and helps people recognise and change those patterns. Client-centred therapy prioritises the individual's experience and uses empathy and acceptance to help people speak honestly and explore what matters to them.

He also uses elements of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy or DBT to teach practical skills for regulating emotion and managing stress. DBT skills can be helpful for strong mood swings, overwhelming feelings or difficulties with anger and impulsivity.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their needs, goals and preferences. That choice is reviewed as therapy progresses so the work stays relevant and practical.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available session options before booking since formats are not specified in the profile. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments around work or family commitments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Many people find the convenience helps them maintain a steady rhythm of sessions and use skills in daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety and relationship or intimacy-related problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His approach is relational and integrative, combining attachment-based and client-centred work with practical DBT skills and trauma-focused methods to help people manage emotions and process difficult memories.

What experience does he bring to sessions?

He has three years of professional practice working with people on trauma, addiction, mood disorders and compassion fatigue, among other concerns.

What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?

He is a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and practises in the United Kingdom.

Can people who live outside the UK work with him?

Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions in English.

Which session formats are available?

Please confirm the current session options with the service before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile and may vary.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What should I do to start therapy?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

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