Peter Spanton

• Stress and anxiety
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• CBT and psychodynamic

About Peter

Peter Spanton works on stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship concerns and anger using straightforward talking therapy. He is a BACP member and has five years of professional experience.

Peter uses practical conversation to help people reduce distress and make changes they want in life. He draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, and psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. Sessions are conversational and aim to make problems easier to understand.

He has experience supporting people with drug and alcohol addiction and process addictions such as gambling, exercise or porn. He also works with those affected by sexual assault and abuse, and with people struggling with guilt, shame or a sense of emptiness.

Before training as a counsellor he worked in the restaurant sector and ran a drinks company. That background gave him direct experience of workplace stress and the pressure of running a small business. He uses that practical knowledge when discussing work-related strain.

Peter offers a clear, down-to-earth approach. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on small steps forward. People who prefer a reflective style as well as a practical one may find this mix useful.

How his approaches work for online counselling

Peter uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help identify patterns of thought and behaviour that keep problems going; CBT is practical and often focuses on testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce symptoms such as anxiety or low mood.

He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at longer-term patterns and relationships that influence current feelings. This approach can help when the same difficulties keep recurring or when early experiences affect present behaviour.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels useful, and then decide together whether a more CBT-focused or more psychodynamic approach fits best.

Confirm the session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow a shorter check-in when needed. Registered or accredited professionals often offer online appointments to help clients access therapy from different locations.

Topics Peter lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Addictions
• Trauma and abuse
• Depression
• Relationship issues
• Anger management
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Guilt and shame
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Mood disorders
• Process addictions
• Sex addiction
• Sexual assault and abuse
• Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy

Questions about Peter

Does he work with anxiety?

He supports people with anxiety and related concerns such as social anxiety and phobia.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic approaches in sessions.

How much experience does he have?

He has five years of professional experience as a counsellor.

Is he accredited with a professional body in the UK?

He is registered with the BACP, as listed in his credentials.

Can I work with him from outside the UK?

He accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the United Kingdom.

What session formats are available?

Please confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Select the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.