Warm, experienced therapist helping you navigate life’s pressures with authenticity, balance, and compassion.
Hello, I’m Gerry, a BACP Accredited Therapist with over 16 years of clinical experience.
I hold a Master’s degree in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, and my approach is deeply rooted in Carl Rogers’ Core Conditions — empathy, congruence, and unconditional positive regard. I offer a safe, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can explore whatever is happening in your life and begin to make meaningful change.
For the past 18 years, I’ve worked in a university setting, supporting students aged 18–25 as they navigate major life transitions — from leaving home, developing independence, balancing study demands, to managing friendships, relationships, and finances. I also work with postgraduate and research students (PGR/PGT) facing academic pressure, perfectionism, and self-doubt.
Alongside this, I have extensive experience counselling university staff at all levels — from academics and administrators to cleaners and security officers. I understand how workplace stress, unclear boundaries, and competing demands can impact emotional wellbeing, and I help clients find balance, resilience, and fulfillment in their work and personal lives.
My approach is person-centred at its core, but I also integrate Mindfulness and Solution-Focused Therapy to support emotional regulation and practical change. I have experience working with individuals with ASD and ADHD, and I aim to tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs and pace.
Research shows the therapeutic relationship is key to progress, so I work collaboratively — helping you recognise your strengths, move through blocks, and reconnect with what truly matters to you.
Taking the first step toward therapy takes courage. I’ll meet you with empathy, respect, and warmth, and together we’ll work toward a more balanced and satisfying life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Hoarding, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP (Accred) #73568
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Geraldine Theobald. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Geraldine is a patient and understanding therapist with a wealth of knowledge. I feel comfortable and trusting in Geraldine and this is after 2 sessions.
Written on Jun 04, 2026 after therapy with Geraldine for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Geraldine has been genuinely great at supporting me and teaching me techniques that allow me to become more independent with managing my mental health. She is very helpful and understands how my autistic tendencies impact me. I would highly recommend her and she is simply a lovely person.
Written on Jun 29, 2025 after therapy with Geraldine for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
A very intuitive and supportive therapist.
Written on Sep 19, 2024 after therapy with Geraldine for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have been to a number of therapists over the years. Spent lots of money and many months seeing them and not one of them has moved me forward through my issues to the extent that Geraldine has in just 3 sessions. I felt immediately understood and seen and now understand how I can manage my issues when they occur. I simply can't recommend or praise Geraldine enough.
Written on Apr 27, 2024 after therapy with Geraldine for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and adhd