- Person-centred approach
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Geraldine
Geraldine Theobald is a BACP counsellor with 16 years of practice in the United Kingdom. She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addiction, ADHD and life changes. Gerry also offers help around LGBT concerns and issues connected to adoption and foster care.
She trained to Master’s level in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy and has spent many years working in a university setting. That work gave her direct experience supporting students aged 18–25 and a wide range of university staff with workplace stress and boundaries.
Her core approach is grounded in Carl Rogers' person-centred ideas. She aims to offer empathy, genuineness and acceptance as a platform for change. Gerry also draws on mindfulness practices to help people notice and manage difficult thoughts and feelings.
Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small practical steps and build on the client’s strengths. Sessions are collaborative and aim to set realistic, short-term goals alongside deeper personal work when needed.
Gerry describes her style as warm and non-judgemental. She tailors conversations and planning to each person’s needs and respects individual differences. The emphasis is on helping people understand their thoughts and behaviour and on supporting them to make changes that feel achievable.
How her approaches translate to online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship in the room. The counsellor offers empathy, openness and acceptance so people feel able to talk honestly and explore what matters. This helps with low mood, self-esteem and making sense of life changes.Mindfulness Therapy teaches practical noticing skills. Short exercises and guided attention work can help reduce worry and improve focus for people with anxiety or ADHD. These techniques are usually short and can be practised between sessions.
Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, achievable steps. It helps people identify what is already working and build on that progress to solve current problems or reach practical goals.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and help choose or combine approaches that suit each person. This decision is collaborative and may change as work progresses.
Please confirm the session formats available before you book, as the biography does not list them. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counselling around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Registered or accredited professionals can often adapt exercises for remote sessions so progress continues even when meeting remotely.
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Experience
16+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Geraldine help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, addiction, ADHD and coping with life changes. She also works with LGBT issues and has a focus on adoption and foster care.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, non-judgemental and collaborative. She emphasises empathy, genuineness and acceptance while working towards practical change.
What experience does she bring?
She has 16 years of clinical practice and long experience in a university counselling role supporting students and staff. That background informs her understanding of transitions and workplace stress.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is BACP registered and works in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking as the biography does not specify which formats are used.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.