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Dr. George Baldwin

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Dr. George Baldwin, HCPC

United Kingdom

Clinical Psychologist - Relationships and Codependency

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Where George stands

Credentials
HCPC
Registration
HCPC, United Kingdom / PYL041747
Experience
6 years
Languages
English
Location
United Kingdom

About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Relationship patterns
  • Formulation approach

About George

Dr. George Baldwin is a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) in the United Kingdom. He has six years of clinical experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, and patterns related to codependency.

He uses evidence-based approaches in his work and often begins with a focused assessment. Sessions are typically 45 minutes and start by gathering relevant background and current concerns. Together with the person, he builds a visual formulation that maps patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships.

That formulation becomes a working plan. Sessions focus on noticing and testing cognitive, behavioural and relational patterns. Practical tasks between sessions are common, such as trying out alternative responses or keeping brief notes of what changes and what does not.

Dr. Baldwin has worked across primary and secondary care, inpatient settings and specialist services including physical health clinics and fostering services. He has experience adapting approaches for neurodiversity and complex presentations where multiple diagnoses affect daily life.

He also provides clinical supervision to other psychological professionals. If someone prefers to discuss their situation and possible next steps, the matching questionnaire and booking route on the site is the way to request a first session.

How sessions work

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Dr Baldwin commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people notice and test links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. CBT gives clear, practical tasks to try between sessions and is often used for anxiety, depression and relationship patterns.

He also uses Systemic therapy ideas to look at how relationships and family dynamics shape behaviour. This approach helps map interaction patterns and identify where small changes can alter recurring problems in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will work with a person to match methods to their goals and preferences, and adapt plans as progress is reviewed. The formulation developed early on guides which techniques are prioritised.

The practical benefits of online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life. Confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online sessions can reduce travel time and make it simpler to have shorter check-ins or evening appointments when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can help arrange a session rhythm that fits day-to-day routines while focusing on concrete steps to change unhelpful patterns.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic 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 problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

6+ years

Listed in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can he help with people-pleasing and setting boundaries?

Yes. He works with patterns like putting others first and helps identify behaviours to try differently in daily life.

What style of therapy does he use?

He uses evidence-based techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and systemic ideas, often combined into a practical plan.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of clinical experience in a range of services including community mental health and inpatient units.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

International clients are accepted.

How are sessions charged?

Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

What do I need to do to start?

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 you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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