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Peter Saunders, NCPS

Peter Saunders is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
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About Peter

Peter Saunders is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, grief and trauma. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related concerns, self-esteem and confidence, and LGBT issues. He brings 20 years of experience to his work and holds NCPS as a listed credential.

Peter works in a straightforward, respectful way. He treats each person as the expert on their own life. Sessions focus on what matters now and on small steps that can make everyday life easier.

Background and approach

His approach draws on client-centred ways of working that listen closely to the person in front of him. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that may run beneath current difficulties. In practical terms he uses solution-focused techniques to set clear goals and spot progress.

Existential ideas are used when people want to talk about meaning, change, and life transitions. Over two decades he has helped people with a wide range of issues including parenting strain, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, ADHD, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment difficulties, body image and sexual culture topics such as BDSM and kink.

Sessions aim to be workable, clear and rooted in the client's everyday concerns.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS22-01973	June 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

Everything Peter lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Depression
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dependent personality
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Emptiness
Fatherhood issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Hoarding
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Intellectual disability
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Post-traumatic stress
Pregnancy and childbirth
Self-harm
Self-love
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues

Ways of working Peter names

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Approaches online and how they help

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and building a trusting relationship. The therapist follows the person's lead, helping them find their own solutions and build confidence in daily life. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at recurring patterns and links between past experiences and present problems, which can help when someone wants to understand why certain issues keep returning.

Finding the best approach is part of the work. Peter will discuss options and try methods that match the person's goals and preferences. This is a collaborative process and adjustments are made as progress and new needs emerge.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for richer conversation, while phone can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed. Live chat and messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing. These formats give flexibility for fitting therapy around work, caregiving and other commitments.

Frequently asked

What kinds of difficulties does Peter help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem concerns, sleeping problems and parenting strain.

How would he describe his therapy style?

His style is straightforward and respectful. He listens closely, treats people as experts in their own lives and focuses on practical steps that help day-to-day.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 20 years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and life changes.

What credentials and location are listed?

Peter lists NCPS as his credential and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

What formats are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and getting started handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and services are delivered via a cancellable subscription. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.