- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Works with trauma
About Geraldine
Geraldine Davenport is a BACP counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with 20 years of experience. She works with stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression and related concerns including grief and parenting. Geraldine also lists support for a range of relationship and identity matters such as LGBT issues, intimacy concerns and family problems.
Her approach combines Client-Centred Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy. Sessions focus on talking through current struggles and looking at patterns from the past that affect how people feel and relate now. She uses straightforward, practical ideas alongside reflective work to help people notice repeating habits and try different ways of coping.
Geraldine often supports people who have been hurt by painful relationships or trauma. She works with clients to understand how earlier experiences influence present behaviour and feelings. The aim is to reduce distress and help people make clearer choices about relationships and boundaries.
In practical terms she offers a calm, steady style that balances listening with gentle challenges. Conversations will cover coping strategies, communication skills and ways to rebuild confidence after loss or abuse. The emphasis is on small, doable steps rather than quick fixes.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
How Geraldine uses client-centred and psychodynamic approaches online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving the person space to describe their experience and to be heard without judgement. It helps people struggling with anxiety, low self-esteem and relationship worries to explore what matters to them and to build clearer self-understanding.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that started in earlier relationships and how those patterns affect feelings and behaviour now. This approach can be useful for people who want to understand recurring relationship difficulties, abandonment fears or long-standing emotional responses after trauma.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Geraldine will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, and together the client and therapist will choose which methods to use in sessions. That collaborative decision can change over time as needs evolve.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into work and family life, reduce travel, and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins. Some formats suit quieter conversations, others better for visual interaction or for shorter practical sessions, so discuss what will work best when arranging the first appointment.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, grief and related concerns such as parenting and family problems.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Geraldine uses a practical, supportive style combining Client-Centred and Psychodynamic approaches, with a focus on both coping strategies and understanding patterns from the past.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with people across a range of concerns in the United Kingdom.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is registered with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Costs vary with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.