George Petrou, BACP
Relational integrative therapist in the United Kingdom
- Attachment-focused care
- Trauma and addiction support
- Accepts international clients
About George Petrou
George Petrou is a relational integrative therapist practicing in the United Kingdom with three years of professional experience and registration with the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP), a national body for counsellors and psychotherapists. He works from a relational perspective, blending approaches to meet each person's needs while emphasising acceptance and empathy as the foundation for change.
He has supported people facing the impacts of abuse, addictions and dependency, anxiety, attachment trauma, depression, grief, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, narcissistic abuse, shame, suicidal ideation and self-harm, as well as burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. Central to his work is developing an attuned therapeutic relationship that allows clients to express difficult feelings, explore their inner experience and discover their truest sense of self without judgment.
George aims to create a calm, empathic space where people can face painful material and build new ways of coping. He recognises that reaching out takes courage and stands ready to support individuals through the process of healing, growth and finding a more fulfilling life.
He has supported people facing the impacts of abuse, addictions and dependency, anxiety, attachment trauma, depression, grief, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, narcissistic abuse, shame, suicidal ideation and self-harm, as well as burnout, compassion fatigue and vicarious trauma. Central to his work is developing an attuned therapeutic relationship that allows clients to express difficult feelings, explore their inner experience and discover their truest sense of self without judgment.
George aims to create a calm, empathic space where people can face painful material and build new ways of coping. He recognises that reaching out takes courage and stands ready to support individuals through the process of healing, growth and finding a more fulfilling life.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Stress, AnxietyLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCancerChronic 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 problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does George Petrou have?
George Petrou has three years of professional experience.
Is George Petrou a registered therapist?
Yes. He is a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP).
In which languages does George Petrou provide therapy?
George provides therapy in English.
Where is George Petrou located?
He is based in the United Kingdom.
How can I work with George Petrou as my therapist?
You can work with George through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does George Petrou work with international clients?
Yes. George works with international clients.
How much does therapy with George Petrou cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic approaches and online support
George draws on client-centered principles to offer a warm, non-judgmental stance that prioritises the person’s experience and supports exploration of personal values and goals. This approach helps people who are working through low self-esteem, relationship concerns, or life transitions by focusing on understanding and validation.He also uses attachment-based methods that look at how early relationships shape current patterns of relating. These interventions aim to address issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds and intimacy difficulties by fostering safer, more attuned ways of connecting with others.
In addition, trauma-focused work is available for those processing abuse, trauma or prolonged stress. This involves helping individuals make sense of traumatic experiences and develop practical coping strategies to manage overwhelming memories and emotions.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. George will work with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences, adjusting the plan as therapy progresses.
Online sessions - whether by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging - offer flexibility for people juggling work, family or mobility constraints. These options make it easier to attend regularly, access support from different locations and maintain continuity of care with registered professionals and therapists.