Counsellor profile
George Petrou, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Addiction and Trauma focus
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- Credentials
- BACP
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom / 389817
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Attachment work
- Trauma-focused methods
- Client-centred care
About George
George Petrou is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) with three years of professional experience. He works with adults on issues such as addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression, grief and self-esteem, and he includes codependency among his focus areas.
George emphasises a relational approach. He aims to build an attuned therapeutic relationship based on acceptance and open communication. Sessions are framed around clear, direct conversation about what is happening in someone’s life and what they want to change.
In practice he uses client-centred listening alongside approaches that address trauma and difficult emotional patterns. That means sessions often involve reflecting on how past relationships affect current choices, learning practical skills to manage intense emotions, and working through distressing memories when appropriate.
People who struggle with people-pleasing, trouble saying no, or getting lost in another person’s needs will find a focus on attachment and boundaries in his work. George also supports those coping with burnout, grief and complex reactions to loss and illness.
He offers straightforward conversations about what is going on and what might help next. New clients complete a short questionnaire to match with him, then schedule a first session. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, and international clients may be accepted. Please confirm session formats before booking.
How sessions work
How attachment and trauma approaches work online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape the way someone connects now. Online sessions can help people notice repeating patterns, learn healthier boundaries and practise different ways of relating in everyday life. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on careful listening and reflection. It gives space to speak frankly about difficult feelings while the counsellor follows the client's concerns and priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions and reducing reactive behaviour. It is useful for people who struggle with strong mood shifts or impulsive responses.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with the client about their needs, goals and what feels manageable, and together they decide which methods to try and when to review progress. That makes the process collaborative rather than fixed.
Session formats are not detailed in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit around work and family commitments, avoid travel time and can be easier to attend from different locations. Other practical benefits include the option of shorter check-ins when time is limited and the ability to connect with a registered or accredited professional even if they live elsewhere.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Can he help with people-pleasing and codependency?
Yes. He lists codependency and related issues such as attachment and boundary problems among his focus areas and works with people who struggle to put others first.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a relational, client-centred style alongside trauma-focused and skills-based methods. Sessions emphasise listening, reflection and practical strategies for emotional regulation.
How much experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience supporting adults with addiction, trauma, anxiety, depression and related concerns.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he work with international clients?
Yes. He accepts international clients, though practical arrangements should be confirmed before booking.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription and region.
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 you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.