- Person-centred approach
- Practical tools
- 14 years experience
About Peter
Peter Thompson is a counsellor who uses a Client-Centred Therapy approach. He focuses on helping people feel heard and respected so they can make choices that suit their lives. He aims to be down to earth and approachable while helping clients talk through difficult feelings.
He began formal training with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011 and has worked in both volunteer and professional roles since then. Over 14 years he has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief and loss, low self-esteem, motivation problems and depression. He also works with concerns such as addiction, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and sleep difficulties.
His style draws on a mix of approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas alongside Solution-Focused techniques. In practice this means sessions can include talking through feelings, spotting patterns of thought, and trying small, practical steps between meetings. He emphasises the client’s choice, responsibility and autonomy throughout the work.
Peter accepts international clients and offers sessions in English. He monitors messages regularly and aims to respond promptly. Outside of counselling he writes and performs spoken word poetry, which he says informs his way of listening and responding to people.
If someone feels unsure about starting, he asks them to consider what they want to change and use that as a starting point for discussion.
How his approaches work in online therapy
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people feel accepted so they can explore what matters to them. It is useful for emotional concerns such as grief, low self-esteem, relationship worries and life transitions.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. This can help with anxiety, depression, sleeping problems and coping with stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences with the client and adapt methods together. This collaborative planning makes it easier to try different ways of working until the best fit emerges.
The main practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into day-to-day life without major travel. Online sessions can make it easier to attend during a lunch break, manage appointments around childcare or continue therapy when moving between locations. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are offered before booking. Registered or accredited professionals commonly use online work to maintain continuity and flexibility while working through stress, relationships, trauma and other concerns.
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Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem and motivation issues, plus relationship and intimacy-related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He works in a person-centred way that keeps the client at the heart of sessions and draws on CBT, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques as needed.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 14 years of volunteer and professional experience since completing a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in his profile.
In which languages can I work with him?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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