Geraldine Theobald, BACP

Geraldine Theobald (Gerry) is a BACP accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of clinical practice. She trained to Master's level in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, bringing an informed and reflective approach to work with individuals experiencing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, addictions, ADHD, and challenges related to identity and relationships. BACP refers to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Her long-standing role in a higher education setting has given her specialist experience supporting students aged 18 to 25, including those on postgraduate research (PGR) and postgraduate taught (PGT) courses. She understands common student concerns such as transitions, homesickness, independence, study pressures, and financial responsibilities. In addition, Geraldine has extensive experience working with university staff in a wide range of roles and can help address work stress, boundary setting, and changes needed to improve workplace wellbeing.

Geraldine’s practice is grounded in Carl Rogers' core conditions of person-centred therapy - empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard - and she operates within the Ethical Framework of the BACP. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help clients manage emotions and work toward practical change. With experience of supporting people with ASD and ADHD, she adapts her approach to each person’s needs, tailoring conversations and plans to individual strengths and challenges.

Clients can expect a warm, professional, and non-judgmental space in which Geraldine collaborates to identify blocks, recognise resources, and support steps toward a more fulfilling and balanced life. She welcomes clients from within the UK and internationally and works to empower people as they take steps toward change.

Therapeutic Approaches That Work Well Online

Geraldine uses client-centred therapy to create a respectful, non-directive space where the client’s own goals and insights guide the work. This approach is helpful for people wanting to explore identity, relationships, self-esteem, and emotional patterns while being met with empathy and acceptance.

She also integrates mindfulness therapy, teaching simple attention and breathing practices to help people become more aware of their thoughts and bodily responses. Mindfulness can support clients dealing with anxiety, stress, or persistent negative thinking by building present-moment awareness and self-regulation.

Solution-focused work complements these approaches by concentrating on practical steps and small, achievable changes. It is especially useful for clients who want goal-oriented sessions that identify strengths and build on what is already working.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Geraldine takes a collaborative stance, working with each person to find the best fit based on their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts methods over time as progress and priorities become clearer.

Online therapy with Geraldine is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for busy schedules, varied time zones, and different comfort levels with communication. These options allow clients to access consistent support without needing to travel, making it easier to maintain momentum between sessions.