Counsellor profile
George Petrou, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anger and Trauma work
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- CredentialsBACP
- RegistrationBACP, United Kingdom / 389817
- Experience3 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUnited Kingdom
About
- Attachment based
- DBT skills
- Trauma focused
About George
George Petrou is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience. He works with people facing anger as well as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and relationship concerns. Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients within his practice framework.
George favours a relational, integrative style. He focuses on building an attuned therapeutic relationship based on acceptance and listening. He aims to help people speak openly about what they feel and to notice patterns that keep problems alive. That includes work on attachment wounds, shame and responses to trauma.
In practical terms he uses methods drawn from attachment-based approaches, client-centred practice, dialectical behaviour therapy and trauma-focused work. Those tools are used to develop emotional regulation, clearer communication and ways to cope with strong feelings such as anger. EMDR is also listed among his approaches and may be used for trauma-related material where appropriate.
George also supports people with issues such as low self-esteem, burnout and compassion fatigue. He talks through coping strategies for chronic pain, illness and life changes, and addresses difficulties around intimacy, commitment and codependency. The focus is on steady, straightforward work to reduce stress and unhelpful patterns.
To begin he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. He uses a subscription model for sessions that can be cancelled at any time, with fees that vary by location.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
George commonly draws on attachment-based and trauma-focused approaches alongside dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT). Attachment-based work looks at how early relational patterns affect feelings and reactions now and can help people understand why anger or withdrawal shows up. Trauma-focused therapy concentrates on processing distressing events and reducing their hold on daily life, particularly where anger or hypervigilance are linked to past hurt. DBT emphasises skills for emotional regulation, tolerating distress and improving communication, useful for managing intense moments.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the therapy process. He works collaboratively with clients to agree what methods to try, adjusting tools and pace according to the client's needs, goals and preferences. That means starting with what matters most to the person and reviewing progress together as therapy continues.
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit appointments around work and family by removing travel time, allowing a quicker check-in or making it easier to schedule shorter sessions when needed. Whether someone wants to practise DBT skills between sessions, address trauma work, or explore attachment patterns, online sessions can support steady, practical work that fits into everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with anger alongside anxiety, depression, addictions, grief and relationship concerns, plus related issues such as attachment wounds and shame.
What is his general approach in sessions?
He works relationally and integratively, emphasising an attuned therapeutic relationship, acceptance and listening while using practical strategies from several approaches.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional work experience supporting people with trauma, addiction issues, burnout and strong emotional reactions.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Which session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Costs vary with location and are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and then 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 unsafe, use the crisis numbers.