Georgios Drakos, BACP

Georgios Drakos is a UK-based therapist with seven years of experience supporting people through relationship difficulties, grief and loss, trauma, anxiety and depression, and a wide range of life transitions. He works with individuals facing issues such as addiction, compassion fatigue, self-esteem struggles, intimacy concerns, eating and career challenges, bipolar disorder and family problems, and offers focused help for attachment and abandonment issues, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family dynamics, and first responder challenges.

He practises an integrative style that blends techniques from multiple therapeutic traditions to meet each client where they are. Georgios draws on training in several approaches and tailors his work to both short-term and longer-term goals, combining practical strategies with space for deeper exploration. He has experience providing one-off helpline and crisis sessions as well as ongoing psychotherapy.

Georgios values the role of close relationships and family systems in shaping wellbeing and approaches each person with sensitivity, respect and empathy. He aims to create a non-judgemental therapeutic environment in which clients can express themselves at their own pace, explore feelings and thoughts, and work toward their personal goals.

He holds the BACP credential, which indicates membership in the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and offers therapy in English and Greek. Georgios is based in the United Kingdom and accepts international clients, providing flexible options to support people in different locations.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Georgios commonly integrates Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when working with clients. Attachment-Based Therapy explores how early relationship patterns influence current bonds and can be helpful for abandonment, intimacy and family-related difficulties. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a non-judgemental, empathetic stance in which the client’s pace and perspective guide the work, supporting self-esteem, identity and personal growth. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns and is often used for anxiety, stress, cravings and mood symptoms.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Georgios works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so the plan remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and circumstances. These formats make it possible to access consistent support from registered professionals without travelling, and can suit those who prefer more frequent shorter contacts or traditional session lengths depending on what works best for the individual.