Dr. George Baldwin

Dr. George Baldwin helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief and depression. He also supports those coping with life changes, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, sleeping problems, parenting strain and low self-esteem. His practice includes work around bipolar presentations and compassion fatigue. Dr. Baldwin is registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC).

He trained at the University of East Anglia Medical School and completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology. Over six years he has worked in primary and secondary care mental health services, inpatient psychiatric units and physical health clinics. His caseload has included a wide range of difficulties such as panic, obsessive compulsive behaviours, eating difficulties, emotional dysregulation and complex trauma. He has experience adapting approaches for neurodiversity, including Autism spectrum conditions, attention differences and dyslexia.

In sessions he begins with a focused assessment and then builds a visual formulation together with the person. The formulation highlights patterns in thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships and helps set clear targets for therapy. Regular 45 minute sessions are used to notice patterns, develop new strategies and practise alternative responses outside sessions.

Dr. Baldwin uses evidence-based approaches and favours Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Systemic therapy, while also drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused work, Compassion Focused approaches and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy skills. He offers clinical supervision to other psychological professionals alongside his practice.

His style is warm and non-judgemental, and he adapts methods to the individual's pace and needs. People who need practical ways to manage daily difficulties often find his structured, collaborative way of working helpful.

Practical therapeutic approaches and online care

Dr George Baldwin commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Systemic therapy as central tools. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns, which is useful for anxiety, low mood and sleep problems. Systemic therapy looks at interaction patterns in relationships and can help when difficulties are linked to family and relational dynamics.

He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas to support values-driven action and on Dialectical Behavioural Therapy skills for emotion regulation when needed. These approaches are explained in straightforward terms and adapted to the person’s situation rather than applied in a rigid way. Deciding which combination to use is a collaborative process between therapist and client, based on presenting needs, goals and personal preferences.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking as the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when that suits. The therapist will discuss practical arrangements and help choose approaches that fit day-to-day life and the goals you want to work on.