Counsellor profile
Peter Thompson, NCPS
Based in United Kingdom ยท 14 years of experience
Person-centred counsellor for broad life issues
Continue with PeterAt a glance
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom (PT00P01)
- Qualifications
- NCPS
- Experience
- 14 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Peter supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationships and intimacy
- Addictions and trauma
About Peter
Peter Thompson NCPS. He has 14 years of counselling experience and works from the United Kingdom. He helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief and loss, low self-esteem and motivation, and a broad range of other life difficulties.
Peter trained to Diploma level in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011 and has combined voluntary and professional roles since then. He describes his approach as person-centred, placing the client at the heart of sessions, and he also draws on other methods such as cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas as needed.
In practice he aims for an open, non-judgemental atmosphere where thoughts and feelings can be talked about frankly. He emphasises choice, responsibility and autonomy and works to help people reclaim those things in their lives. He also notes a relaxed, down-to-earth manner and a timely sense of humour when appropriate.
His additional focus areas include trauma and abuse, addictions, intimacy-related and kink issues, ADHD, compassion fatigue and first responder concerns. He also lists specific topics such as abandonment, attachment issues, communication problems, domestic violence, divorce and separation, cancer and coping with disasters.
Peter says he checks messages a couple of times each day and aims to respond without long delays. He is a writer and spoken word performer alongside his counselling work. For international arrangements he accepts clients from outside the UK, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
To begin, a person chooses the See online counselling options button, completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session.
How his approaches work for online counselling
Peter uses person-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused ideas. Person-centred counselling focuses on listening, acceptance and helping people pick their own path, which supports issues like self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact and offers practical steps to change patterns that maintain anxiety or depression. Solution-focused work concentrates on identifying small, practical changes and building on what already works for someone. Choosing the right approach is collaborative. He will discuss goals, preferences and what has helped before, and then suggest ways of working that fit the client's needs. That plan can be adjusted as work proceeds so the method stays useful and relevant. Confirm which session formats he currently offers before booking. Many people find online counselling helps fit sessions around work, family and travel commitments, or makes it easier to join from different locations. Online work can also allow shorter check-ins, sessions without video if needed, or scheduling at times that suit the day-to-day routine. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt exercises, thought records and brief interventions for remote sessions so practical approaches like CBT and solution-focused techniques still apply online.Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
14+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, addictions and many other life problems listed on his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He works primarily in a person-centred way and draws on cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and solution-focused methods when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has 14 years of counselling experience and gained a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the credential NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions for people outside the UK.
Which session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current options before booking.
How are sessions charged?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first session.
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