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Geraldine Houston, BACP

Compassionate practical therapy for complex challenges

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About Geraldine

Geraldine Houston helps people facing addictions, trauma, grief, anxiety and depression. She works with issues around self-esteem, relationships, intimacy and parenting. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, bipolar and stress related to career or life changes.

Geraldine is identified by her BACP credential and practises from the United Kingdom. Geraldine keeps sessions straightforward and respectful. She listens first, then helps people set simple goals.

Conversations are shaped around each person's needs rather than a one-size plan.

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How Geraldine works

The therapist uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide work on mood, coping and relationships. Across eight years of professional work, Geraldine has supported people through bereavement, addiction and trauma. She also offers help with control issues, domestic violence after-effects, and isolation or loneliness.

Practical concerns such as hoarding, fertility and end-of-life matters are included in her focus areas. Sessions can address emotional pain, anger, jealousy and guilt. Geraldine will also work with career stress, compassion fatigue and coping after separation or divorce.

Her approach aims to build clearer thinking, steadier mood and better day-to-day coping. People can expect a collaborative tone in sessions. Geraldine tailors conversations and plans to the individual.

She frames change as a step-by-step process and offers steady support along the way. English-language therapy is available to clients in the UK and internationally.

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What Geraldine works with

The areas below are the ones Geraldine selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.

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Training and background

Register BACP
Years in practice 8
Languages English
Session format Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging
Country United Kingdom

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Online support options

How therapeutic approaches work online

Geraldine uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that help people tackle thoughts, feelings and behaviours. One common approach focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and testing them with practical exercises to reduce anxiety and low mood. This helps when worries, self-criticism or repetitive negative thoughts make daily life harder.

Another approach centres on skills for managing emotions and stress through small, repeatable strategies. This includes breathing and grounding techniques, activity planning and stepwise problem solving to handle anger, overwhelm or burnout. These methods are useful for coping with grief, trauma after-effects and chronic stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Geraldine will talk through what feels most relevant, try methods in session and adapt based on what helps you meet your goals. The choice of technique is collaborative and guided by your needs and preferences.

Online therapy offers flexibility in how people connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues matter. Phone sessions can fit into a short break and take less bandwidth. Live chat and text-based messaging suit brief check-ins or ongoing notes between longer sessions. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around busy lives.

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Common questions

What concerns does Geraldine address?
She supports people with addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression, stress and anxiety among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She takes a straightforward, respectful approach, listening first and then working collaboratively to set clear goals and practical steps.
What is her professional background?
Geraldine has eight years of professional work experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and Geraldine accepts international clients.
How are sessions delivered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences.
How is pricing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
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