
Geraldine Theobald
BACP-accredited person-centred therapist
Start with Geraldine TheobaldLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime


BACP-accredited person-centred therapist
Start with Geraldine TheobaldLicensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime
Geraldine Theobald is a BACP Accredited therapist based in the United Kingdom with 16 years of clinical practice. She holds a Master’s degree in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy and draws on that training in her day-to-day work.
For 16 years Geraldine has worked within a Higher Education setting, supporting young people aged 18-25 and also working with PGR and PGT students. She has a clear understanding of common student concerns including transitions, homesickness, gaining independence, academic pressures and financial responsibilities.
In addition to student work, Geraldine has extensive experience supporting university staff across roles such as academics, cleaners, lecturers, administrators and security personnel. She understands how workplace stress affects daily functioning and can help clients establish healthier boundaries and identify practical changes to create a more satisfying working life.
Her practice is grounded in Carl Rogers' core conditions of Person-Centred Therapy - empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard - and she works within the Ethical Framework of the BACP. She also draws on Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people manage their emotional health and make constructive changes.
Believing that the therapeutic relationship is central to effective therapy, Geraldine works collaboratively to help clients recognise their strengths and any blocks that may be preventing them from reaching their potential. She offers a warm, professional and non-judgemental space to explore what is happening in life.
Therapy with Geraldine provides an opportunity to examine thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to develop a clearer understanding of oneself and others. She has experience of working with ASD and ADHD, and treats everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion, tailoring dialogue and treatment plans to meet each client’s specific needs. Geraldine supports and empowers people as they take the first steps toward a more fulfilling and happier life.
Many people ask whether online therapy can truly help. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and coping with life changes, research indicates that remote therapy is comparable in effectiveness to traditional face-to-face sessions.
One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can choose the format that suits them best - video calls, phone sessions, live chat or in-app messaging - which makes it simpler to fit therapy into a busy routine.
Each participating therapist is a licensed professional, and clients may change therapists at any time if they prefer a different fit. This flexibility and the variety of contact methods make online therapy a practical option for many people seeking support.