Peter Parknas, BACP
Peter Parknas is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on trauma-focused and attachment-based approaches to help people regain direction.
About Peter
Peter Parknas is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who draws on trauma-focused and attachment-based approaches to help people regain direction. He aims to help individuals find and use their own resources again. Sessions focus on practical steps that make everyday life feel more manageable.
Peter spends time listening to what matters to each person. He helps people untangle stress, anxiety and depression so they can feel calmer day to day.
Background and approach
Relationship and family concerns are addressed by looking at patterns of communication and attachment that keep problems repeating. Trauma and abuse are part of his practice focus. He works to identify how past events still affect thinking, behaviour and relationships, and to reduce their ongoing influence.
This is done in a paced way that follows the client’s lead. He uses a mix of methods, including client-centred work and cognitive behavioural techniques. That mix is shaped around what the person needs, not a fixed recipe.
Sessions are practical and conversational rather than technical. With seven years of clinical experience and BACP registration, Peter supports people through grief, anger, identity concerns and life transitions. He also helps with questions about intimacy, parenting pressures, ADHD-related struggles and cultural or LGBT issues.
People can expect a calm, non-judgemental space to talk about hard things. The focus is on small, steady changes that improve daily functioning and rebuild a sense of control and purpose.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 152624 | April 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
Everything Peter lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Domestic violence
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Workplace issues
Ways of working Peter names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor lists and does not check training records.
How his approaches work online and what to expect
Peter draws on trauma-focused therapy to help people identify how past harm continues to affect them. This approach aims to reduce the ongoing impact of traumatic memories and to build better emotional management in day-to-day life. Attachment-based therapy is used to look at how early relationship patterns shape current connections and communication; it helps people change repeating patterns and feel more supported in relationships.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then try different methods to see what helps most. That decision is collaborative and may change as progress is made.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy easier to fit into busy lives. Video is useful when people want face-to-face interaction, phone calls can work when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits brief check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options provide flexibility so therapy can continue around work, family commitments and travel.
Frequently asked
What concerns does Peter help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and trauma. He also supports work on relationships, family problems, grief and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and client-centred, combining attachment-based ideas and cognitive behavioural tools. Sessions focus on practical steps and on understanding how past experiences shape current patterns.
What experience does he bring?
He has seven years of clinical practice. That time has included supporting people through trauma, relationship difficulties and life changes.
What credentials and location are shown?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish for those who prefer either language.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. These options let people choose whichever format suits their routine and needs.
How is cost handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.