- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Self-esteem and anxiety
About Geraldine
Geraldine Davenport is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with 20 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression and relationship problems, and she often supports those dealing with trauma, grief and issues around self-esteem and intimacy.
Geraldine focuses on practical ways to manage day-to-day difficulties. She helps people find clearer perspectives and build coping strategies for work strain, parenting pressures and anger. She also addresses worries linked to identity and LGBT concerns, and problems that arise from family conflict and separation.
Her approach blends Client-Centred Therapy with Psychodynamic Therapy. That means sessions pay attention to what a person needs now, while also looking at repeated patterns that come from earlier experiences. Geraldine uses this mix to explore how past events shape current feelings and relationships.
People who have been hurt by trauma or painful relationships are a common focus. Geraldine works with them to examine old wounds and the ways those wounds affect trust and closeness. She aims to help clients build steadier relationships with themselves and others over time.
Her style is straightforward and supportive. Sessions centre on developing concrete coping skills and gaining useful insights. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the online therapy options button.
How her therapeutic approaches work for online sessions
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's present experience. The counsellor listens carefully, reflects what is said and supports the client's own efforts to make changes. This approach can help with low self-esteem, anxiety and difficulties in close relationships.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns that come from earlier relationships and events. It helps uncover how past experiences shape current feelings and reactions, which can be useful for trauma, abandonment and attachment issues.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Geraldine will discuss what feels most helpful and adapt sessions based on a client's needs, goals and preferences. The decision about which method to use is made together rather than assumed.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online appointments can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited and remove the need to travel to appointments. Registered or accredited professionals can offer this flexibility while helping people address stress, shame and relationship patterns in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma and grief, plus intimacy, parenting and career issues.
How does she approach shame and guilt?
She uses a mix of Client-Centred and Psychodynamic approaches to look at current feelings and the patterns behind them.
How much experience does she have?
Geraldine has 20 years of experience working in the United Kingdom with a wide range of problems.
What professional credential does she hold?
She is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP.
Can I have sessions in another language?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What formats are available for sessions?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the profile.
How are fees and the first steps arranged?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, use the See online therapy options button, fill in the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.