- Client-centred focus
- ACT and CBT methods
- Supports life changes
About Peter
Peter McDermott is a counsellor who works from a client-centred approach. He focuses on listening and responding to each person's experience, and aims to create a calm space where people can talk about stress, anxiety, depression and life changes. He uses plain language and practical steps so conversations stay clear and useful.
With nine years of experience, he combines client-centred work with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. This mix helps people understand unhelpful thoughts, build valued goals, and practice actions that match what matters to them. Sessions often focus on small, realistic steps that fit into everyday life.
Peter supports people facing relationship and family strain, parenting pressures, workplace issues and grief. He also helps with self-esteem, body image, guilt and shame, and anger. Coaching-style conversations are available for those wanting focused goals around career or life transitions.
He is registered with the BACP, which is shown as BACP in his credentials. Sessions are conducted in English and he accepts international clients. The practice works with differing needs and tailors plans to each person’s situation.
Taking the first step can feel daunting, and Peter encourages people to approach therapy at their own pace. He will work collaboratively to set aims and check progress over time.
How his approaches work for online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding each person's experience. It aims to create a respectful, collaborative relationship so people feel heard and can explore what matters to them. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and life changes.Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods feel most helpful. That choice is guided by the person’s goals, daily life and preferences, and can change over time as progress is made.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow short check-ins between appointments. It can also allow sessions without being on camera if that helps someone engage more comfortably. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online work to maintain continuity of support when schedules or locations make in-person meetings difficult.
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Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can I bring to sessions?
Peter helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. He also focuses on relationship and family strain, parenting, grief, workplace issues and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a client-centred way, listening first and tailoring sessions to each person. He also uses ACT and CBT techniques to help with thoughts, values and practical actions.
What experience does he bring to this work?
He has nine years of experience supporting people through a range of life and work stresses. That experience informs a practical, straightforward approach in sessions.
What professional credential does he hold and where is he based?
His credential is listed as BACP and he practices in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How do fees and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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