Geraldine Theobald, BACP

Geraldine Theobald is a BACP counsellor with 16 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions and LGBT issues. Her manner is warm and non-judgemental, and she aims to create a supportive space where people can talk about what matters to them.

Geraldine's work follows the core conditions of Person-Centred Therapy described by Carl Rogers - empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. She combines that with mindfulness techniques to help with emotional regulation and solution-focused methods to identify practical next steps. Sessions are shaped around each person's needs and pace.

She has spent many years working in a higher education setting and understands the pressures students and university staff face, including balancing study, work and life changes. This experience informs how she helps people set boundaries and manage work-related stress.

Geraldine also brings experience with neurodiversity and supporting people with autism spectrum conditions and ADHD. She adapts her style to suit different ways of processing and communicating, aiming to make sessions clear and useful.

The approach is collaborative: Geraldine works alongside people to spot strengths, identify blocks and plan small, achievable changes. The focus is on practical ways to feel steadier and more capable in day-to-day life.

How Geraldine’s approaches fit online therapy

Geraldine draws on Person-Centred (Client-Centred) Therapy, mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to guide online work. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and a non-judgemental stance so people can talk through what matters and make sense of their feelings. Mindfulness practices teach simple attention and breathing exercises to manage stress and overwhelm. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical changes and next steps to move things forward.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Geraldine will collaborate with each person to decide which methods feel most helpful, and she will adapt the style as needs and goals evolve. The therapist and client work together to set priorities and try different ways of working until something fits.

The practical benefits of online therapy can include fitting sessions around study or work, shorter check-ins when time is limited, and taking part without travel. The therapist's profile does not list specific session formats here, so please confirm the current options before booking. Overall, online work can make it easier to keep continuity of care and to schedule therapy alongside everyday responsibilities.