- Person centred
- CBT techniques
- Solution focused
About Peter
Peter Thompson is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has practised for 14 years in the United Kingdom. He works with stress, anxiety, grief and relationship problems, and supports people dealing with anger, self‑esteem, addictions and other life pressures.
He trained to a Diploma level in Therapeutic Counselling and has combined volunteer and paid practice since 2011. He uses a person‑centred way of working, so the client’s preferences and choices guide sessions. He emphasises three core ideas in his work - choice, responsibility and autonomy - and aims to help people take those back in their lives.
Sessions are conversational and down‑to‑earth. He will listen to what matters to the client and use a mix of approaches to suit the situation. Practical techniques from cognitive behavioural work sit alongside longer conversations about patterns and history when that seems useful.
Peter says he keeps a sense of humour in his work when appropriate and aims to be equal with the person in the room. He invites straightforward talk about problems such as anger, intimacy issues, parenting strain, addiction, trauma and career stress.
He will check messages a couple of times a day and asks clients to follow the site’s guidance about emergency contacts if they need urgent help. Outside therapy, he writes and performs spoken‑word poetry, which informs his interest in people’s stories.
How his approaches work for remote therapy
Peter uses person‑centred work to put the client’s priorities first. That means sessions begin with listening and clarifying what the person wants to change, then shaping the work around those aims. This approach helps with concerns like anger, relationship strain and low self‑esteem.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and introduces practical strategies to test and change unhelpful patterns. Solution‑Focused Therapy is used for short‑term goals and builds small, achievable steps to move things forward quickly.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and he will collaborate with the client to pick what fits best. He discusses goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then adjusts methods as progress is made.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and make it easier to have regular check‑ins. Some formats also make shorter or more frequent appointments simpler to arrange, which can suit people managing intense feelings or busy schedules.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and grief issues and lists anger, self‑esteem, addictions and trauma among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works in a person‑centred way and uses an eclectic mix of approaches to suit the client, including cognitive behavioural and solution‑focused ideas.
How long has he been practising?
He has 14 years of practice experience and has worked in both volunteer and professional roles since gaining a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current session options before booking.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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