- Client-Centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
About George
George Coles is a counsellor registered with the BACP and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He holds a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Relational Counselling and works with adults facing common early-adult pressures such as stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and depression.
He focuses on practical talks about what’s happening now and what small steps can change daily life. Sessions look at how thoughts and behaviours connect, and how relationships and attachment patterns shape feelings. He also supports people coping with life changes, grief and intimacy-related concerns.
George uses a mix of client-centred and cognitive behavioural ideas to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding. He also draws on attachment-based work to understand how past relationships can affect current ones. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing tools are used when they suit a person’s goals.
In a session he listens, reflects, and offers straightforward strategies to practice between meetings. Conversations aim to build clarity around values, goals and small experiments to change how someone thinks or acts. He can help with issues like panic attacks, phobias, chronic illness impacts, fatherhood concerns and feelings of emptiness.
People meet him to talk through big choices, get past feeling stuck after study or early jobs, or to manage anxiety that interferes with daily life. To start, he asks clients to describe what they want to change and what feels most urgent, and then they plan the next steps together.
How George’s approaches work in online sessions
George blends client-centred work with cognitive behavioural methods and attachment-based ideas. Client-centred work means the therapist listens closely and follows what matters most to the person, helping them clarify goals and identify what's getting in the way. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical exercises to test new behaviours. Attachment-based work explores patterns in close relationships and how those early patterns can show up in current friendships or partnerships.Finding the right mix of these approaches is part of the process. George will discuss goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which methods to try and adapt them as progress unfolds so sessions stay relevant to the person’s life and concerns.
If you want online sessions, please confirm the available formats before booking as session types are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around study, shifts or busy schedules. It can also allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or sessions without a commute when managing chronic illness or tight timetables. Registered or accredited professionals like George aim to help people use therapy in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem and depression, and also supports people facing life changes, grief and intimacy-related issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centred listening alongside cognitive behavioural techniques and attachment-based ideas to help people spot patterns and try practical changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has three years of professional counselling experience in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the BACP and practices in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if English is not my first language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept clients from outside the UK?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions charged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
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