Geraldine Theobald

Geraldine Theobald is a BACP counsellor with 16 years of clinical practice based in the United Kingdom. She offers a calm, non-judgemental space where people can talk through stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes. Gerry is experienced supporting issues such as ADHD, addictions and LGBT concerns, and she also works with people facing illness, caring responsibilities and ageing issues.

Gerry draws on person-centred principles first described by Carl Rogers. That means she focuses on empathy, honesty and unconditional positive regard while following the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ethical framework. She also uses mindfulness exercises to help with emotional regulation and short-term solution-focused techniques to set practical steps.

In practice she helps clients identify strengths, notice unhelpful patterns and try small changes that can make day-to-day life easier. Sessions are collaborative and shaped around each person’s needs and pace. Gerry aims to make therapy straightforward and usable in everyday life.

Her background includes long experience in higher education, where she supported students and university staff with transition, study pressures and workplace stress. This work gave her insight into balancing responsibilities, setting boundaries and handling role-related strain.

Gerry adapts conversations and plans for people who have neurodiverse needs such as autism spectrum conditions and ADHD. She emphasises respect, sensitivity and compassion, and works with each person to tailor the approach to their situation.

Approaches that guide online work

Person-Centred Therapy focuses on the relationship in the room. The counsellor offers empathy, genuineness and acceptance to help people feel heard and to build self-understanding. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices that reduce overwhelm and help manage anxious thoughts. Solution-Focused Therapy looks at small, practical steps and uses short-term goals to move a person towards clearer day-to-day changes.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Gerry will talk with clients about what feels helpful and adapt the mix of person-centred listening, mindfulness exercises and solution-focused tasks to fit personal goals. This is a collaborative process that aims to match approach to need and preference.

Confirm the available session formats before booking, as this profile does not list specific options. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow brief check-ins when a full session is not needed. It also helps maintain continuity through life transitions and can be tailored to quieter timings or shorter slots to suit work or caring responsibilities.