Peter Thompson

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship and intimacy
• CBT and psychodynamic

About Peter

Peter Thompson works on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, anger and issues around self-esteem and motivation using a person-centred way of working. He is registered with NCPS and has 14 years of experience. He offers a direct, down-to-earth style and uses humour when appropriate.

He trained to Diploma level in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011 and has built experience in both volunteer and professional roles since then. His work covers a broad range of everyday problems, including addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related matters and sleep difficulties. He also helps people with career questions, parenting pressures and coping with life changes such as divorce or bereavement.

Sessions focus on helping people make choices and take responsibility in their lives. He draws on Client-Centred Therapy and on-task approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy when useful. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time.

Peter aims to create an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be spoken about without judgement. He describes his practice as eclectic but with a clear emphasis on person-centred values. Three words he keeps central are choice, responsibility and autonomy, and he works to help people regain control in those areas.

Outside counselling he writes and performs spoken-word poetry. He will check messages a couple of times each day and asks people to be aware of local emergency contacts if they are in crisis.

How his approaches are used in online counselling

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and supporting a person's own choices and goals; it helps when someone needs a non-directive space to speak things through. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and uses practical techniques to change them, which can help with anxiety, sleep and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss options and agree a plan based on the person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaboration means methods can change over time if something else seems more helpful.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to use quieter surroundings or switch off a camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.

Topics Peter lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Relationship issues
• Grief
• Anger management
• Self-esteem
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Career difficulties
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• Compassion fatigue
• ADHD
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
• Cancer
• Commitment issues
• Communication problems
• Control issues
• Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
• Divorce and separation
• Domestic violence
• Drug and alcohol addiction
• Emptiness
• Family problems
• First responder issues
• Forgiveness
• Guilt and shame
• Infidelity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Jealousy
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Midlife crisis
• Phobias
• Polyamory and non-monogamous relationships
• Prejudice and discrimination
• Process addictions
• Self-love
• Sex addiction
• Sexuality
• Quitting smoking or vaping
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Peter

Does he work with anxiety and stress?

Yes. He helps people with stress, anxiety and related worries such as sleep problems and coping strategies.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He works mainly in a person-centred way and uses approaches including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, psychodynamic ideas and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How much experience does he have?

He has 14 years of experience since gaining a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011.

Where is he based and what are his credentials?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with NCPS.

Can I work with him if I live abroad?

Yes. He accepts international clients and offers sessions to people outside the UK.

What session formats does he use?

The biography does not specify formats. Please confirm current session options with the service before booking.

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.