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Peter Garston, BACP

Peter Garston is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma.

About Peter

Peter Garston is a BACP counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction and trauma. He works with depression, grief, self-esteem and intimacy-related concerns. He also supports people dealing with relationship strain, ADHD, and life changes.

He accepts clients internationally and conducts sessions in English. Peter uses a straightforward, person-focused style. He listens first, then helps people set small, practical steps.

Sessions are paced to suit the individual and aim to make thinking and choices clearer.

Background and approach

He blends client-centred listening with cognitive tools and solution-focused planning. In practice he draws on Client-Centred Therapy to understand each person's values and priorities. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and test new habits.

Solution-Focused Therapy helps set short-term goals and measure small wins. Peter has four years of professional experience and holds BACP membership. He has worked with issues including drug and alcohol addiction, cancer-related concerns, fatherhood matters and self-love work.

His background gives him a range of approaches to match different needs. Sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. Cost varies by location and is charged through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a suitable time.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392984	March 2026

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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

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Ways of working Peter names

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How these approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their concerns at the heart of sessions. In practice this means the counsellor listens attentively, reflects what matters to you and helps you find your own solutions. It is useful for people who want time to talk things through and to feel understood.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting thoughts and behaviours that cause distress. It offers simple experiments and exercises to try between sessions, which can help with anxiety, low mood and many stress-related problems. This approach fits well with online sessions because worksheets and short practices can be shared and reviewed digitally.

Solution-Focused Therapy is brief and goal-directed. It helps people identify small, achievable steps and track progress. That can be especially good when someone wants quick clarity or practical ways to manage a specific problem.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and then agree a way forward together. Sometimes approaches are combined and adjusted over time to suit how you respond.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls let you use visual cues and share materials. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a hands-free check-in is needed. Live chat or text-based messaging supports short check-ins, written reflection and ongoing coaching between appointments. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus relationship and intimacy issues.

What is his therapeutic style?

He adopts a client-centred style combined with practical tools from CBT and solution-focused work to set clear steps and goals.

How much experience does he have?

He has four years of professional experience working with issues such as addiction, anxiety and bereavement.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging.

How do fees and subscriptions work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.