Geraldine Theobald

Geraldine Theobald is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 16 years of clinical experience. She lists stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes among her core concerns, and also works with people facing ADHD, addictions and LGBT issues. Geraldine's practice draws on person-centred ideas alongside mindfulness and solution-focused techniques.

She trained to Master's level in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy and has spent much of her career in a higher education setting. That work included supporting students aged 18-25 and postgraduate researchers, so she is familiar with academic pressures, homesickness and the demands of managing study and finances.

Geraldine has also worked with university staff across many roles, giving her a practical view of how work stress affects everyday life. She supports people to identify boundaries and consider changes that can make daily routines and workplaces feel more manageable.

Her practice is grounded in Carl Rogers' core conditions: empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard, and she follows the BACP Ethical Framework. She uses mindfulness exercises and solution-focused tools to help people attend to emotions and try small, practical shifts.

Sessions are collaborative and aim to help people notice strengths and recognise barriers that may be holding them back. Geraldine notes that the relationship between counsellor and client matters, and she works together with people to decide what is helpful in each case.

How her approaches translate to online work

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding with empathy and authenticity. Online sessions using this approach centre the conversation on what matters to the client and help them explore feelings and choices in a direct way.

Mindfulness Therapy introduces simple attention and breathing practices to help manage distressing thoughts and bodily stress. These small exercises can be practised between sessions and support calmer responses to anxiety and overwhelm.

Solution-Focused Therapy looks for practical changes and next steps. The counsellor and client identify achievable goals and notice what already works, then build on those strengths with short, focused tasks.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the work. Geraldine will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and will adjust the way she works in response to the client's feedback. That collaborative process helps shape whether more reflective, mindful or action-oriented steps are taken.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around study, work or caring responsibilities, and they can reduce travel time and allow for shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed.