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Dr. George Baldwin

Therapist · United Kingdom

Dr. George Baldwin, HCPC

Experienced HCPC registered clinical psychologist

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  • Focus on everyday coping
  • Works with chronic health concerns
  • Practical therapy tasks

About George

Dr. George Baldwin helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship troubles, grief and depression. He also supports those coping with long-term health conditions, chronic pain, addiction and major life changes. He offers care that aims to make daily life feel more manageable.

George has six years of clinical experience and is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). He trained at the University of East Anglia Medical School and has worked in NHS and private settings. His work has included primary and secondary care, psychiatric inpatient units, paediatrics, diabetes clinics and chronic pain services.

He uses a straightforward assessment to get a clear picture of difficulties. Sessions usually start with a 45 minute assessment and a shared formulation that shows patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships. That formulation then guides practical steps to change what isn’t working.

Common tools in his room include cognitive and behavioural exercises, relational thinking for couples and families, and skills drawn from acceptance and compassion-based approaches. Clients may be asked to try short between-session tasks to make progress between meetings.

George adapts his way of working for neurodiversity and complex presentations, and he offers clinical supervision to other psychological professionals. To start, people follow the site process to match with him and then schedule sessions according to availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBlended family issuesBody imageCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHearing impairedHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexual dysfunctionSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryTrichotillomaniaVisually impairedWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

HCPC · United Kingdom

Languages

English

How evidence-based approaches work online

CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and practising small changes. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems and some long-term health coping strategies.

Systemic ideas - Systemic therapy looks at patterns in relationships and family dynamics. It helps when relationship difficulties or family roles are part of the problem and can guide changes in how people interact.

Acceptance and compassion approaches - These methods teach skills to accept difficult feelings and respond to oneself with kindness, which can reduce struggle around chronic illness, pain and stressful life events.

Finding the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will work with the person to decide which methods suit their needs, goals and preferences. That plan can be reviewed and adjusted as the work progresses.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around work or caregiving, saving travel time and making it easier to keep regular appointments. If you would like to know which session formats are offered, please confirm current options before booking so you can plan what fits your routine.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship problems, addictions and coping with life changes, including chronic health conditions and chronic pain.

What is his general style in therapy?

Sessions are described as warm and non-judgemental, with a focus on clear assessment and a shared formulation to guide practical steps.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has six years of clinical experience working in a range of NHS and private settings, including inpatient units and physical health clinics.

What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?

He is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and practises in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He accepts international clients, so people outside the UK can enquire about working together.

How are fees and payments handled?

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

What do I need to do to begin sessions?

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

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