- Years in practice
- 8
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Grief
About Geraldine
Geraldine Houston is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who supports people facing a wide range of concerns. She works with issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem and parenting. Geraldine brings eight years of professional experience and holds BACP accreditation, which guides her practice.
She aims for respectful, sensitive conversations that focus on each person’s needs. Geraldine adapts the pace and tone of sessions so people can feel understood and move at a pace that suits them.
Background and approach
She helps clients set practical steps between meetings and reflect on what is working. Geraldine often supports people through big life changes, relationship strain, and challenges linked to trauma or loss. She also addresses concerns like anger, work stress, mood disorders and issues connected to identity and intimacy.
Her approach is straightforward and centred on what matters to the individual. Sessions are collaborative and down to earth. Geraldine listens, asks clear questions, and helps people find tools that fit their everyday life.
She emphasises small, achievable changes rather than overwhelming plans. People choose Geraldine when they want a calm, consistent presence while they make changes. Her experience includes helping those dealing with compulsive behaviours, bereavement, fertility worries, caregiver strain and long-term illness.
She welcomes conversations about goals and practical next steps.
What Geraldine works with
Everything Geraldine lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Geraldine helps people with.
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Cancer
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Guilt and shame
- Hoarding
- Hospice and end-of-life counselling
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-harm
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How practical approaches translate to online therapy
Evidence-based therapeutic techniques Geraldine uses focus on talking, reflection and practical tasks. One common method involves structured conversations to identify unhelpful patterns and test small changes in daily life; this helps with anxiety, low mood and stress. Another approach emphasises working through loss and trauma at a measured pace, allowing space to process emotions while building coping strategies for grief or past abuse.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative step. Geraldine works with each person to find what fits their goals, needs and preferences. She will discuss options, try things out, and adjust methods if something does not feel helpful.
Online therapy here is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging so people can pick what suits them. Video calls are useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for shorter check-ins, more frequent support and fitting therapy into a busy day. These formats give flexibility for people juggling work, family or different time zones and make it simpler to maintain continuity of care with a regular counsellor.
Questions people ask about Geraldine
What sorts of problems can be brought to sessions?
Geraldine works with many concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, self-esteem, parenting and relationship strain. She also supports people facing trauma, bipolar mood issues, ADHD and stress-related problems.
How would she approach therapy sessions?
Sessions focus on respectful, sensitive dialogue and practical steps. Geraldine listens, helps set manageable goals and adapts the process to each person.
What is her professional background?
She has eight years of professional experience working in counselling roles. That experience shapes a practical, person-centred style.
What credentials and location are associated with her practice?
Geraldine is BACP accredited and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with her if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered to international clients as well as those in the UK. All sessions are conducted in English.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with Geraldine?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.
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