- Client-centred approach
- Cognitive behavioural work
- Mindfulness practices
About Peter
Peter Waters is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has 17 years of experience in the United Kingdom. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, addictions, grief, sleep and eating issues, anger, and self-esteem. Sessions address practical problems people bring from work and home.
He takes a straightforward, talk-based approach. He listens to what matters to the client and uses clear ways to help them understand patterns that keep causing trouble. He draws on client-centred work to put the client’s experience first and on cognitive behavioural ideas to spot unhelpful thoughts and habits.
Peter also uses elements of existential therapy when people are confronting big life decisions or feeling a loss of direction. Mindfulness techniques are introduced to help with stress, sleeping problems and managing strong emotions. He mixes these approaches to fit what each person says they need.
Sessions focus on practical steps a person can try between meetings. That might include small experiments to test new ways of reacting, breathing or attention exercises, and clearer ways to talk about relationship issues. He explains each step plainly so it is easy to follow.
People who come to him often want less reactivity, fewer arguments, or better control over frustration. He encourages steady progress and checks in about what is working. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and book a first session.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a clear picture of what matters to the client. It is helpful when someone needs someone to reflect their experience back and clarify priorities. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, actions and feelings, and uses short practical exercises to test different responses. It often helps with anxiety, anger and sleep problems.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Peter will discuss goals and preferences with each person and decide together which methods to try first. That collaborative process aims to match practical techniques to the issues a person brings and to adjust as progress is made.
The profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people try mindfulness or CBT exercises during a break from work, or use breathing and grounding practices without needing to plan extra time. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt materials and homework for remote sessions so the work continues between meetings.
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Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he address related to anger?
He works with anger alongside stress, relationship strain, trauma, and issues that affect self-esteem and sleep. Anger is framed as a response to other problems and discussed with those wider concerns in mind.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred listening with practical cognitive behavioural exercises and mindfulness. The style is direct and focused on understanding patterns and testing small changes.
What is his professional background?
He has 17 years of professional experience working in the United Kingdom. That experience includes helping people with anxiety, trauma, addictions and relationship problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile lists NCPS as the credential and the counsellor is based in the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
Yes, international clients are accepted according to the profile.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the region chosen.
How do I start working with him?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.