- Client-centred approach
- CBT informed
- Solution focused
About Peter
Peter Garston works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and depression. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem, ADHD and life changes such as cancer or fatherhood issues. Peter introduces coaching elements when clients want practical steps alongside talking.
Peter is a BACP counsellor. He uses Client-Centred Therapy as a core way of working, alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy. Sessions aim to be paced by the client and focused on what matters right now.
In sessions Peter listens without judgement and follows the client’s lead. He helps people name difficult feelings, sort priorities and try small changes between meetings. When helpful he will offer practical strategies from CBT or set short, solution-focused goals to build momentum.
His background includes four years of professional practice supporting people with addiction and mental health concerns. That experience informs how he balances empathic listening with practical tools.
People meeting him can expect a calm approach that values personal beliefs and cultural background. He encourages simple, realistic steps and checks in about progress. To begin, clients are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions according to availability.
Approaches and working online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person rather than labels; the counsellor listens actively and follows what the client brings. This approach helps when someone wants space to talk without feeling directed and when building trust is the priority.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and introduces practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It can be helpful for anxiety, low mood, trauma reactions and addictive behaviours.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable steps and on what already works for the client. It suits people who want brief, goal-orientated sessions to make quick practical changes.
Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The counsellor will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s needs, goals and preferences. That choice can change over time as priorities shift.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking as these are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work or family life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when that suits. It also enables contact across time zones for international clients, while maintaining the same therapeutic methods discussed above.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does Peter help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, coping with life changes, coaching needs and ADHD. Additional focus areas include cancer, drug and alcohol addiction, fatherhood issues and self-love.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
Sessions are client-centred, paced by the individual and aimed at creating a non-judgemental space. Practical strategies from CBT and short, solution-focused tasks are used when they suit the person.
What experience does he have?
He has four years of professional experience working with people facing anxiety, depression, addiction, bereavement and related concerns. That time has shaped a balance of listening and practical support.
What credentials and location are listed?
Peter is a BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are used in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He accepts international clients; please check time differences when scheduling.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.