George Petrou

• Addictions
• Attachment issues
• EMDR and DBT

About George

George Petrou helps people address a wide range of difficulties using relational and integrative approaches. He works with issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem and relationship and intimacy concerns. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience.

He tends to work by building an attuned therapeutic relationship that emphasises acceptance and empathy. Sessions focus on understanding how past attachment patterns affect current feelings and behaviour. Conversations look at practical ways to manage mood, stress and impulses while also discussing painful events and losses.

George draws on client-centred ways of working alongside approaches that address trauma and strong emotions. He uses techniques from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) to help with emotional regulation and from Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) when trauma processing is appropriate. This mix aims to support both immediate coping and deeper change.

In sessions he encourages people to speak openly about what they feel and to test new ways of relating. He also addresses specific practical problems such as communication difficulties, codependency, body image and coping with chronic illness.

People who choose him are offered straightforward, conversational sessions that balance emotional exploration with skills and practical steps.

How his approaches translate to online work

George often uses Attachment-Based and Trauma-Focused approaches together. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns of relating and helps people understand how early connections shape current feelings. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on processing painful events and reducing their ongoing impact on daily life.

He also draws on Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) techniques to teach practical skills for managing overwhelming emotions and improving distress tolerance. DBT skills are useful when someone needs concrete tools to cope between sessions. Choosing which approach to use is a collaborative process and George will work with each person to decide what fits their needs and goals.

If you are considering online sessions, check the available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study or caregiving commitments and can allow shorter check-ins or sessions without needing to travel. Therapists and registered or accredited professionals commonly adapt trauma-focused and skills-based methods for remote work, combining emotional work with practical exercises that can be used between appointments.

Topics George lists

• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Stress and anxiety
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Compassion fatigue
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Blended family issues
• Body image
• Cancer
• Chronic pain, illness, and disability
• Co-morbidity
• Codependency
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Dependent personality
• Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
• Dissociation
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Eating and food-related issues
• Emptiness
• Family of origin issues
• Family problems
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Gender dysphoria
• Guilt and shame
• HIV and AIDS
• Hoarding
• Hospice and end-of-life counselling
• Immigration issues
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Money and financial issues
• Mood disorders
• Multicultural concerns
• Narcissism
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Personality disorders
• Phobias
• Postpartum depression
• Post-traumatic stress
• Pregnancy and childbirth
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Women's issues
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Attachment-Based Therapy
• Client-Centred Therapy
• Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Trauma-Focused Therapy

Questions about George

Does he work with anxiety and depression?

Yes. He supports people with anxiety, depression, stress and low mood using relational and skills-based approaches.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers relational, integrative work with client-centred foundations and uses trauma-focused methods when needed.

How much experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience as a counsellor and is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

Where is he based and what does that mean?

He is based in the United Kingdom and works with clients in the UK; he also accepts international clients.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify formats.

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.