Geraldine Theobald, BACP

Geraldine Theobald is a BACP counsellor with 16 years of practice based in the United Kingdom. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions and LGBT issues. Gerry offers a warm, non-judgemental space to talk through what feels hard and to find practical next steps.

Her approach is built on Person-Centred values - empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard. That means conversations are shaped around the person's experience rather than a set script. She draws on mindfulness techniques for staying present and solution-focused ideas to identify small workable changes.

Gerry has long experience in a higher education setting and has worked with a wide range of university staff and students. That background gives her practical insight into academic pressures, workplace stress and life transitions. She uses that knowledge to help people set boundaries and manage daily demands.

Sessions aim to help people notice strengths, spot unhelpful patterns and try new ways of coping. Gerry adjusts the pace and language to the person's needs, including when someone is neurodivergent. She works within the Ethical Framework of the BACP and uses collaborative discussion to shape goals.

People often come to explore difficult emotions, tackle commitment or control issues, or to get support after abandonment or adoption-related concerns. Gerry focuses on respectful, tailored conversations that help people move towards clearer choices and calmer routines.

How Geraldine's approaches work for online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship in the room and on listening carefully to what matters to you. It helps when someone needs acceptance, clearer thinking and support to make their own decisions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and feelings without getting swept away by them, which can help with anxiety, stress and low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy looks for small, practical steps and exceptions to problems so you can try things that move you towards your goals.

Finding the right approach is something to do together. Geraldine uses collaborative conversation to match methods to your needs, goals and preferences. She will check in about what helps and change the focus if something is not working for you.

The original profile does not list which online or in-person session formats are offered, so please confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people keep continuity during life changes and makes it easier to involve mindfulness exercises between sessions.