- client-centred listening
- mindfulness practice
- solution-focused steps
About Peter
Peter Gratrix is a BACP-registered counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression and issues around motivation. Peter also lists support for anger, addictions, relationship difficulties and problems with sleep and eating among his areas of focus.
Peter prefers a straightforward, conversational way of working. He adapts sessions to what each person needs and keeps language simple. Sessions involve talking through what is happening now, noting what helps and what gets in the way, and trying small, practical steps between meetings.
His background includes work with people facing compassion fatigue, fatherhood questions, veteran and armed forces concerns, and trichotillomania. He also supports people dealing with intimacy-related issues, career changes, ADHD and bipolar-related coping. These are treated as practical problems to work on rather than labels to define a person.
Peter uses approaches that focus on the person in front of him and on present goals. He draws on client-centred listening, mindfulness practices to calm reactivity, motivational interviewing to find reasons to change, and solution-focused steps to move forward. Sessions aim to be clear, manageable and action-orientated.
Getting started involves a short sign-up and a first meeting to clarify priorities. People who contact him can expect a plainspoken style, practical strategies, and a focus on what can help in day-to-day life.
How his approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the centre of sessions. The therapist listens without judgement and helps the person name what matters and what they want to change. Mindfulness Therapy uses short attention and breathing exercises to reduce reactivity and to help with stress, sleep and intrusive thoughts. Motivational Interviewing focuses on finding personal reasons to make changes and on resolving mixed feelings about taking steps forward.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before. Together they will try methods and adjust them based on what the person finds useful, keeping the process collaborative and practical.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. For some people a session that does not require video can be less demanding, while a video meeting can let the therapist and client read non-verbal cues. Registered or accredited professionals can support the same practical approaches remotely, and sessions will focus on what fits into everyday life rather than on formal procedures.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, and lists anger, addictions and relationship issues among other concerns.
What is his style in sessions?
He uses a plain, conversational approach and adapts discussion to each person's needs, focusing on practical steps and simple strategies.
How many years has he practised?
Peter has seven years of professional experience working with adults on a range of issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm not in the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and he does accept international clients.
Which session formats does he offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.