- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused work
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. Geraldine also names additional focus areas such as attachment issues, body image and caregiver stress.
Geraldine trained to Master's level in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy and has long experience as a university counsellor. She spent many years supporting students aged 18-25 and postgraduate researchers, so she knows the pressures of study, moving away from home and managing academic and financial demands. She has also worked with university staff across many roles and understands work-related stress.
Her practice is based on Carl Rogers' core conditions of person-centred therapy - empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard - and she works within the BACP Ethical Framework. In sessions she combines person-centred listening with mindfulness techniques and solution-focused ideas to help people manage difficult feelings and try small, practical changes.
Geraldine describes her approach as collaborative. She aims to help people recognise strengths and identify blocks that stop them moving forward. Conversations focus on what is happening now, what matters to the client, and small steps that may shift daily life.
Practical concerns such as setting clearer boundaries at work, coping with transitions, managing attention differences, or addressing addictive behaviours are included in her stated areas of work. She asks people to consider which issues they want to prioritise when they first meet.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Geraldine draws on person-centred (Client-Centred) therapy, which centres on careful listening and on helping people clarify what matters to them. This approach suits those who want a conversational, non-directive way to understand feelings and choices.She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and bodily responses in the moment. Mindfulness can be useful for managing anxiety, low mood and stress by building practical attention skills.
Solution-focused work is part of her practice too. That method looks at small, achievable steps and practical changes that can reduce problems in day-to-day life, and it suits people who want concrete actions to try between sessions.
Choosing the right mix is collaborative. Geraldine will discuss what feels most useful and adapt the approach to the client's needs, goals and preferences. The first meetings often focus on identifying priorities and deciding which methods to try.
The biography does not specify session formats here, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Registered or accredited professionals can use a mix of approaches to help people work through transitions and everyday stresses.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
16+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What sorts of issues does she help with?
Geraldine lists stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions and LGBT concerns among the main areas she works with.
How does she approach feeling stuck?
She uses a person-centred way of working combined with mindfulness and solution-focused ideas, focusing on listening, identifying strengths and trying small practical steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 16 years of clinical practice, including many years as a university counsellor supporting students and staff.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients; confirm any cross-border details when arranging sessions.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current online and in-person options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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