Geraldine Houston, BACP

Geraldine Houston helps people dealing with addiction, trauma, grief and low self-esteem. She supports those facing depression, anxiety, stress and relationship or intimacy-related problems. She also works with issues such as eating concerns, parenting strain, anger and career uncertainty. Geraldine has eight years of experience and holds BACP accreditation. Geraldine uses a tailored, straightforward style in sessions. She listens first, then works with each person to set simple, practical goals. Conversations are paced to suit the client, and plans are adjusted as progress is made. Her practice covers a wide range of problems including bipolar and other mood disorders, ADHD, and compassion fatigue. She also pays attention to life events like bereavement, divorce, fertility challenges and serious illness. Everyday difficulties such as isolation, jealousy, hoarding and control issues are included too. People can expect a respectful and sensitive approach. Geraldine aims to empower clients to make choices that feel right for them. She focuses on developing coping strategies and clearer self-understanding so daily life becomes more manageable. Sessions are offered in English and Geraldine sees clients in the United Kingdom as well as international clients. She adapts the way she works to match each person’s needs, rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

Therapeutic approaches and online support

Geraldine draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide her work. One common approach she uses focuses on building coping strategies and practical problem-solving; this helps when anxiety, stress, or day-to-day mood problems make functioning hard. Another approach emphasises exploring past events and their impact on current feelings and behaviour, which can be useful for trauma, grief and relationship difficulties. Finding the right approach is part of the work. Geraldine collaborates with each person to identify which techniques feel most helpful. She reviews progress and adjusts the plan so therapy matches changing needs and personal goals. Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexible access. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions are useful when lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer writing or need asynchronous support. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.