- Person-centred
- Mindfulness
- Solution-focused
About Geraldine
Geraldine Theobald is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 16 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions and LGBT concerns, and she lists blended family issues among her focus areas.
Gerry trained to Master’s level in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy and has spent much of her career working in a university setting. She has experience supporting students aged 18–25 and postgraduate learners, and she has also supported a wide range of university staff with work-related stress and boundary-setting.
Her core approach draws on the person-centred principles of empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard, framed by the Ethical Framework of the BACP. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help with emotional regulation and solution-focused ideas to identify practical next steps and goals.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and straightforward. She helps people notice personal strengths, identify blocks, and try small changes that can make day-to-day life easier. This includes practical work on communication problems, commitment or control issues, and the stresses that come with changing household arrangements.
Gerry has worked with neurodivergent clients, including people with autism spectrum conditions and ADHD, and she understands how these challenges interact with stress and routine. Her background in higher education means she is used to supporting people dealing with transitions, study pressures and workplace strain.
To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How Geraldine’s approaches work in online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, genuine responses and giving people time to say what matters to them. It helps when someone needs to make sense of personal feelings, workplace stress or changes in household roles. Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple awareness exercises and breathing or attention practices to reduce reactivity and manage anxiety and mood swings. It can be useful for day-to-day stress and for managing strong emotions. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps that can change routines and relationships. It is goal-oriented and useful for addressing communication problems, boundary-setting and coping with blended household adjustments.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss the options and decide with the client which methods fit their needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process makes it easier to try techniques and adjust them if they do not feel helpful.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, study and family life. They can reduce travel time, allow a shorter check-in if needed, and give flexibility to choose a quieter time or avoid being on camera. Registered or accredited professionals can tailor session content to the practical demands of everyday life rather than promising a specific outcome.
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Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes, and also lists ADHD, addictions and LGBT concerns among her areas of work.
How would she approach my issue in sessions?
Her style is collaborative and person-centred, using empathy and honest feedback. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help manage emotions and set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical practice, including many years working in a university counselling role with students and staff.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK meet with her?
She accepts international clients.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.