I am a relational integrative therapist, licensed in the UK, with three years of professional work experience and am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy. I have experience of helping clients to cope with the impacts of abuse, addictions/dependency issues, anxiety, attachment trauma, depression, grief, low self-esteem, lack of motivation, narcissistic abuse, personal growth, shame, suicidal ideation/self-harm, trauma and burnout/compassion fatigue/vicarious trauma.
The core of my practice, is developing an attuned therapeutic relationship with you based upon acceptance and empathy. I work with you to create a safe environment wherein you can feel what you need to feel, speak your mind and become your truest innermost self without fear of judgment.
Taking this most important first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage and now that you have done so, I would like you to know that, I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, 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, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, 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 / AIDS, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / 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 addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #389817
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Very caring and very fast to reply
Written on Dec 06, 2024 after therapy with George for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
George has listened, helped me find more structure in my thoughts. I am eager to keep on learning from him.
Written on Nov 26, 2024 after therapy with George for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
George has a way of making me feel understood and validated in how I’m feeling. He listens with genuine care and doesn’t jump into wanting to just fix things straight away, but tries to teach me things about myself as well.
Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with George for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I’ve been working with George since December 22 and it’s no become a massive part of my weekly routine. Absolutely brilliant.
Written on Oct 19, 2023 after therapy with George for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, compassion fatigue, and adhd
George is very intelligent, practical and kind. He has a breadth of knowledge that instills confidence, and he is attuned to my needs.
Written on Sep 08, 2023 after therapy with George for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
George is very open and thorough and a great listener. We got some results extremely quickly an I am happy to work with him.
Would recommend for addiction, trauma, aca, etc
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with George for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and anger management