George Coles, BACP

George Coles is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who uses a relational, client-centred approach. He holds a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Relational Counselling and is registered with the BACP. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk honestly about the issues that matter to them.

He often helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety and depression. He also supports those facing relationship strain, struggles with self-esteem, and parents navigating prenatal or postpartum changes. George works with people living with chronic pain, illness or disability and with those who feel isolated or low in motivation.

In sessions he draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current patterns. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and to try small, practical changes. Mindfulness and motivational interviewing are used to build awareness and strengthen commitment to chosen goals.

His style is straightforward and respectful. He focuses on listening first, then helping people map out manageable next steps. The emphasis is on building understanding, reducing overwhelm, and finding clearer ways to cope with life changes.

People who choose to work with him start by describing what matters most to them. From there George and the person agree on short-term goals and simple strategies to test between sessions. He encourages small, steady progress rather than quick fixes.

How George’s approaches translate to online working

George often combines attachment-based ideas and client-centred listening to help people understand relationship patterns and their emotional reactions. Attachment-based work looks at how early bonds influence current behaviour and helps people spot repeating cycles in relationships.

He also uses client-centred methods that focus on hearing the person's experience without judgement and on building a collaborative plan. Cognitive behavioural techniques are added when helpful to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical changes that reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. George will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences. That collaboration helps shape what happens in sessions and which techniques are used between meetings.

If you are considering online therapy, check the platform's current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals, including therapists, can adapt these approaches to work well in remote settings, and the focus stays on practical steps that fit everyday life.