George Coles, BACP

George Coles is a counsellor registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, low self-esteem, depression and perinatal mood difficulties. He also helps those coping with life changes and questions about life purpose.

George trained with a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Relational Counselling. He uses practical conversations to help clients name what feels stuck and to notice patterns that maintain distress. Sessions focus on what is happening now and what small, realistic steps might feel doable between meetings.

His style draws on client-centred listening alongside approaches such as attachment-based thinking, cognitive behavioural techniques and mindfulness. He uses motivational interviewing to help people clarify priorities and to strengthen motivation when change feels difficult. The mix aims to be straightforward and practical rather than theoretical.

In appointments George encourages clear communication about goals and progress. He works with people to identify relational patterns, emotional triggers and unhelpful thinking, then tries out different ways of responding. This can include short exercises in session and small behavioural tasks between sessions.

People who come to George often want help deciding what matters next after a change in work, relationships or health. He supports them to sort through options, manage difficult feelings and build steadier ways of coping while they make decisions about next steps.

How George uses proven approaches in online sessions