Peter Thompson, NCPS
Peter Thompson is a counsellor who works in a person-centred way.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- +17 more
About Peter
Peter Thompson is a counsellor who works in a person-centred way. He places the client at the heart of sessions and emphasises choice, responsibility and autonomy. He communicates plainly and aims to make conversations feel down to earth and approachable.
He trained to Diploma level in Therapeutic Counselling and has 14 years of experience. That background includes both voluntary and professional work across a range of common life difficulties. He uses his experience to help people talk through stress, anxiety and low mood in practical, straightforward ways.
Background and approach
Sessions often focus on improving self-esteem, motivation and confidence. He also supports people navigating grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, and challenges linked to addiction or trauma and abuse. Additional areas he helps with include parenting stresses, career questions, sleeping problems and coping with major life changes.
Peter draws on a mix of therapeutic methods rather than a single fixed style. He commonly uses client-centred work alongside cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic ideas, plus solution-focused techniques when a shorter plan feels right. Each plan is agreed with the person in front of him.
He aims to keep a relaxed tone in sessions and uses humour when helpful. He checks messages a couple of times a day and prefers clear, respectful collaboration. Outside therapy he writes and performs spoken word poetry, which he says informs his creative approach to conversation.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | PT00P01 | December 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
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Focus areas and approaches
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, 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 / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Peter lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and recommend a mix of techniques that suit the situation. That choice is collaborative so the person can steer the pace and emphasis of therapy as comfort and needs change.
Online sessions give practical flexibility. Video calls let people use visual cues and more natural conversation. Phone sessions suit those with lower bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief check-ins, short coaching-style exchanges or when writing feels easier than speaking. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, parenting and other commitments while keeping the focus on progress.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Other areas include grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, addictions and self-esteem.
What style of therapy does he use?
Work is primarily person-centred with the client at the heart of each session. He also draws on cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and solution-focused approaches as needed.
How long has he been practising?
He has 14 years of experience, including both volunteer and professional roles since gaining his Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as listed in his profile.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he is able to work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging according to client preference.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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