Geraldine Theobald

BACP · United Kingdom

Helping people manage stress and life changes

Experience

16 years

Practising in

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Session type

Online only

About Geraldine

Geraldine Theobald helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. She also supports those facing life changes, ADHD concerns, addiction issues and LGBT matters. Gerry has 16 years of clinical experience and holds BACP accreditation.

She is based in the United Kingdom and offers sessions in English to clients internationally. Gerry keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. She draws on person-centred principles - empathy, genuineness and unconditional positive regard - to create an accepting space.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of her and on practical steps that can be taken between appointments. Mindfulness techniques are used to help people manage overwhelming thoughts and notice what is happening in the body and mind. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, achievable changes that move life in a better direction.

Gerry adapts these approaches to fit each person’s needs rather than using a one-size-fits-all plan. Her background includes many years working in higher education, where she supported students and university staff with study pressures, transitions and workplace stress. That experience shaped her awareness of everyday pressures and how they affect functioning at work and home.

Gerry aims to work collaboratively to spot strengths and barriers. She will tailor conversations and a plan to the individual’s circumstances. The emphasis is on practical support, clear priorities and steady progress over time.

What Geraldine works with

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How Geraldine works

Client-Centred Therapy

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Mindfulness Therapy

Listed by Geraldine among the ways they work.

Solution-Focused Therapy

Listed by Geraldine among the ways they work.

Sessions & fees

Therapeutic approaches and online sessions

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on a respectful, non-judgemental relationship where the person’s experience is listened to closely. It helps people gain clarity by being heard and understood without pressure to change immediately.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple practices to notice thoughts, feelings and bodily sensations. These techniques can reduce reactivity and give tools for managing anxiety, stress and overwhelming moments.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, practical steps and on what is already working. It helps people identify achievable goals and build on strengths to make steady progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic work. Gerry will collaborate with each person to decide which methods make most sense based on needs, goals and personal preference. Together they check what helps and adjust the approach as the work develops.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection is useful. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can be easier for short check-ins. Live chat or text-based messaging suits people who prefer typing or want to fit sessions around a busy day. Registered or accredited professionals can use these formats to make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into everyday life.

Session length	Typically 50 minutes
Client ages	Adults, 18 and over
Fees	Subscription via BetterHelp, cancel anytime
Insurance	Not billed directly

Questions people ask

What concerns does Gerry focus on?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, addictions and LGBT issues, plus a range of related concerns such as body image and caregiver stress.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She works in a warm, person-centred way that emphasises empathy and genuineness. Sessions aim to be practical and focused on what the client wants to change.

What is her professional background?

Gerry has 16 years of clinical practice and has worked extensively in higher education supporting students and university staff with study and workplace pressures.

What credentials and region are listed?

She is accredited with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international clients are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging depending on what suits the person.

How is cost handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.