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George Coles

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George Coles

United Kingdom

Men's wellbeing-focused counsellor

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  • Relationship help
  • Stress and anxiety
  • Practical steps

About George

George Coles is a counsellor who focuses on supporting men's wellbeing through practical, person-focused work. He holds a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Relational Counselling and has three years of professional experience in the United Kingdom. He aims to make the first appointment feel manageable and straightforward for people who are worried or unsure about therapy.

He works with stress and anxiety in everyday life. He also helps people dealing with relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, loss and grief, and changes around parenthood. Sessions explore what matters to the client and look for small, usable steps forward.

George uses approaches that help people understand how they relate to others and to themselves. He draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections affect current relationships. He also uses cognitive behavioural ideas to spot patterns of thinking that add to distress, and client-centred listening to follow what the person brings to the session.

In practical terms, sessions are a space to talk, try new responses, and plan realistic experiments between meetings. He encourages clear goals and ongoing review so people can see change as it happens. The work is collaborative and paced to the individual’s needs.

George works in English and his practice is based in the United Kingdom. He is registered with the BACP, which is listed as his professional credential. If someone is unsure about therapy, he advises taking the first small step and arranging a short matching conversation to see how it feels.

How his approaches suit online work

George often uses attachment-based ideas to look at how early relationships shape current interactions and emotional responses; this can help when people want to improve intimacy, manage trust issues, or understand repetitive patterns. He also draws on cognitive behavioural therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavioural changes that reduce anxiety or low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. George treats this as a collaboration and will help clients decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He checks in regularly and adjusts pacing and techniques together as needs change.

Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so it is best to confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around everyday life, for example by avoiding travel, allowing shorter check-ins during a break, or removing the need to be on camera when energy is low. These practical benefits often help people keep momentum between sessions while they try new ways of coping.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

Family conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issues

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsControl issuesEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family SystemsSystemic Therapy

Experience

3+ years

Credentials

United Kingdom

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What issues does George commonly work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, grief and changes around parenthood, among other related concerns.

What is his therapeutic style like?

He emphasises listening and follows a client-centred style while blending attachment-based and cognitive behavioural ideas to address patterns and relationships.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has three years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom after completing a BA (Hons) in Contemporary Relational Counselling.

What professional credential does he hold?

He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.

In which languages can sessions be held?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He is not accepting international clients at this time and works with people based in the United Kingdom.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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