Genevieve Walters

Genevieve Walters is a counsellor with 18 years of experience who supports people facing grief, trauma, stress and major life changes. She holds a Master of Social Sciences in Counselling Psychology and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). Genevieve draws on narrative and client-centred ideas to help people make sense of hard experiences and find their own way forward.

Her approach is conversational and down-to-earth. Sessions are aimed at helping people tell the stories that shape their lives, notice unhelpful patterns, and try different ways of responding. She uses creative and reflective methods alongside practical tools for acute stress and trauma reactions.

Genevieve’s background includes managing bereavement services, hospice work, and national disaster response teams during the pandemic. She has supported people such as teachers, nurses, firefighters and government staff through vicarious trauma and burnout. That experience shapes a calm, steady way of working with sudden loss and long-term grief.

She also trains counselling students in theory and practice in higher education and brings that teaching perspective into sessions. Her style values listening, curiosity and collaborative problem solving rather than quick fixes.

People seeking help for anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, ADHD, addiction, or identity issues can expect practical and reflective support. Genevieve encourages small, manageable steps and helps clients build trust in their own decisions.

How her approaches shape online support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own answers. The counsellor offers empathetic presence and reflects what the client says so they can notice choices and new directions. It suits people who want a caring, non-judgemental space to talk about worries and life changes.

Narrative Therapy helps people look at the stories they tell about themselves and their lives. By separating the person from the problem, the work can reduce shame and open up new possibilities for coping with grief, trauma or relationship strain. This approach often uses creative ways of retelling experiences to shift perspective.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Genevieve will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then try methods that match those aims. The process is collaborative so the plan can change as needs evolve.

If you are considering online sessions, please confirm the specific formats offered before booking. Online counselling can make it easier to fit therapy around work, care responsibilities and daily life. It can also allow shorter check-ins, simpler access when travel is difficult, or less need to be on camera when that helps someone engage. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt the methods above to work with you remotely.