Peter Thompson, NCPS

Peter Thompson practises in a person-centred way, keeping choice, responsibility and autonomy at the heart of his work. He presents himself plainly and invites people to talk about what matters to them. Peter gained a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011 and has 14 years of experience supporting people through hard times.

He helps with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with major life changes. He also works with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief and loss, anger, self-esteem and addiction issues. His additional interests include attachment and abandonment, communication and commitment issues, and matters relating to kink and alternative sex culture.

Peter draws on a mix of approaches to suit the person in front of him. That often means using Client-Centred Therapy to build a trusting space and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to address unhelpful thinking and behaviour. He also uses Psychodynamic ideas and Solution-Focused techniques when they fit the client's goals.

He describes his style as down to earth and straightforward, with a well timed sense of humour when appropriate. He aims to treat people as equals and to make sessions a place for honest reflection and practical change. Peter also writes and performs spoken word poetry, which informs his interest in creative expression.

Peter is registered with NCPS. Sessions are offered in English and he works with international clients. He asks people to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Approaches used in online counselling and how they help

Peter draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which focuses on listening and creating a non-judgemental space so people can find their own solutions; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and working through grief. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviours to break patterns that maintain anxiety, low mood or unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process rather than a one-off choice. Peter will work collaboratively to identify goals and try methods that suit the person's needs and preferences. He adapts what he uses as the work progresses to focus on what helps most.

The practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around daily life and making it easier to attend from different locations. Because session formats are not listed in the original biography, please confirm which options are available before booking. Registered or accredited professionals commonly offer ways to meet that reduce travel, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and help therapy fit into work and family schedules.