About Me
If you’ve found your way here, there’s a good chance something’s been feeling off. You might be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or disconnected from yourself. And you’re looking for someone to talk to who will really listen.
That’s where I come in.
I'm Georgina Sturmer, a qualified BACP-registered online counsellor, and a lecturer in counselling. I offer professional, compassionate support to women across the UK. I absolutely love what I do: helping women feel heard, build resilience, and reconnect with their confidence and sense of self.
I specialise in online counselling for women, creating a safe, supportive space where you can talk openly—without fear of judgement. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, relationship struggles, fertility challenges, or the impact of past trauma, I’m here to help you make sense of what’s going on and feel more like yourself again.
Through our work, we’ll explore the thoughts, emotions, and patterns that are holding you back - so you can build confidence, reconnect with your self-worth, and begin to move forward with greater clarity and strength.
Clients often describe me as warm, compassionate, and relatable. I’ve experienced counselling myself, so I understand how powerful it can be to feel truly heard and supported—and how much courage it takes to reach out in the first place.
As you explore my site, I hope you’ll get a clear sense of who I am and how I work. You’ll find information about the issues I support clients with, as well as details of my training and approach.
But most importantly, I see every client as a whole person - not a problem to solve. We are all more than the sum of our experiences. I’ll meet you with curiosity, compassion, and respect for your story.
Outside of my client work, I’m also a Lecturer in Counselling, where I share my passion for this field with the next generation of therapists. I’m a School Governor, and have previously served as a Trustee for a counselling charity, as well as a crisis volunteer for the SHOUT text support service. These roles reflect my ongoing commitment to mental health—and to making a difference both within and beyond the therapy room.
My Approach
There's lots of research about counselling and how it helps us heal, grow and move forward in our lives. But time and time again, studies point to the same powerful conclusion. The most important factor in counselling isn't the specific method or technique. It's the relationship you build with your counsellor.
The real 'magic ingredient' is finding a counsellor you connect with. Someone you genuinely like and trust. When you feel safe, supported and understood, you're more likely to open up, reflect deeply, explore emotions, and make meaningful changes.
I am not here to advise you or tell you what to do. Instead, I may offer tools or techniques that can support you in everyday life - but only if they feel right for you.
That doesn't mean I'll sit silently and leave you feeling alone or uncomfortable. It means I'll be actively listening, engaging with you, and working collaboratively to help you understand yourself better and find your own solutions.
Therapy can bring up a wide range of emotions. Sometimes it’s hard, and sometimes it’s surprisingly light. I aim to create a space where you feel grounded enough to be fully yourself - wherever you are in your journey.
And while sessions last fifty minutes, I don't believe that therapy begins and ends here. Our conversations act as a springboard. Sessions offer new ways of thinking, moments of reflection, and opportunities to notice and shift patterns in everyday life. Our work together is about more than just talking. It's about creating real, lasting change.
I’m a fully qualified, BACP-registered integrative counsellor with a person-centred foundation and specialist training in attachment-based therapy. In practice, this means I draw on a range of evidence-based psychological theories and therapeutic models, adapting my approach to suit your individual needs.
There’s no one-size-fits-all in therapy. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, relationship difficulties, past trauma, or just a sense of feeling stuck, I’ll meet you where you are. We’ll work together at your pace, in a way that feels safe, thoughtful, and right for you.
Qualifications & Experience
Training
L4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling
L3 Cert. Counselling Studies
L2 Cert. Counselling Skills
Foundation Course in Fertility Counselling (BICA)
Supporting Parents Following Baby Loss Stages 1 & 2 (Petals charity)
Safeguarding training (children & adults)
Membership
Registered Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)
Experience
Counsellor for Home-Start
Counsellor for Watford Women's Centre
Crisis Volunteer for SHOUT
Lecturer in Counselling at West Herts College