Counsellor profile
Geraldine Houston, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 8 years of experience
Counsellor for mood, trauma and addiction
Continue with GeraldineAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (386217)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 8 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Geraldine supplied to BetterHelp.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief and loss
About Geraldine
BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). 8 years' experience. Geraldine Houston works with people on a wide range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety. She also supports those dealing with relationship and intimacy issues, eating concerns, parenting pressures, anger, career difficulties, bipolar and ADHD related issues.
Geraldine aims to adapt sessions to the person in front of her. She describes using evidence-based therapeutic techniques and will shape conversation and the therapeutic plan around each individual's circumstances. Sessions involve practical discussion, reflecting on patterns, and trying different ways to cope with distress.
Clients may bring complex problems such as domestic violence, divorce and separation, bereavement linked to hospice or end-of-life care, fertility challenges, or substance misuse. She also notes work around abandonment, autism and Asperger syndrome, hoarding, shame and guilt, and isolation or loneliness. These matters are addressed through focused psychological work and coping strategies.
Geraldine offers support for people experiencing mood disorders, compassion fatigue and major life changes. Her approach is pragmatic and direct, with short-term goals where appropriate and longer-term work when needed. She places emphasis on building practical skills to manage symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning.
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients follow the platform questionnaire and schedule a first session using the online counselling options button.
How Geraldine uses evidence-based approaches online
Geraldine describes her work as grounded in evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Cognitive approaches focus on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing more balanced thoughts; these can help with anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Behavioural techniques involve setting small practical tasks and routines to change responses to stress and cravings, which can be helpful for addictions and mood regulation.Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. The counsellor will discuss goals and preferences with the client and try methods that fit the presenting problem, adjusting the plan if something is not working. This means the choice of technique evolves from conversation rather than being fixed at the start.
Confirm the offered session formats before booking, as the biography does not state them. Online work can make it simpler to fit sessions into a busy week, for example by removing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins around a work break. It can also let people join from a location that reduces background noise or uses less bandwidth when video is not needed. Registered or accredited professionals often use these options to help sessions fit everyday life.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with a wide range of issues including addictions, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, self-esteem, relationship and intimacy concerns, parenting and anger.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques and adapts conversations and plans to the individuals needs, focusing on practical coping strategies and pattern awareness.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of professional experience working in counselling and psychotherapy settings.
Is she registered with a professional body in the UK?
She is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, as stated in her details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with her?
Yes, international clients are accepted.
What are the session formats available?
The original biography did not specify formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and getting started handled?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; begin by selecting the See online counselling options button and completing the short matching questionnaire.
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