Peter Thompson, NCPS
Peter Thompson is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people manage difficult emotions and life changes.
About Peter
Peter Thompson is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people manage difficult emotions and life changes. He has 14 years of experience and holds NCPS as a listed credential. Peter aims to create a straightforward, non-judgemental space so clients can talk about what matters to them.
He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression and trauma and abuse. He also helps people facing relationship strain, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, addictions and issues around intimacy or sexual culture.
Background and approach
Practical matters like sleep problems, career decisions and coping with major life changes are also within his focus. Peter combines person-centred work with practical techniques from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and solution-focused ideas. He also draws on psychodynamic thinking to help people understand recurring patterns.
Sessions tend to be conversational and rooted in everyday language rather than technical terms. He encourages clients to reclaim choice, responsibility and autonomy in their lives. That can mean trying short exercises between sessions, practising new ways of communicating, or looking at how past experiences shape current feelings.
He aims to keep the tone down to earth and occasionally uses measured humour when appropriate. Peter accepts international clients and runs online sessions by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. He checks messages a couple of times each day and asks people to use the Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.
Details from the counsellor's public professional profile · registration number listed
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| 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
Everything Peter lists on their public professional profile, 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
Ways of working Peter names
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-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 Peter’s approaches translate to online therapy
Peter draws on person-centred work to put the client at the heart of each session, offering space to speak and be heard without judgement. This approach helps with stress, grief, relationship concerns and issues that benefit from being listened to closely.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try practical exercises that change how people feel and act. CBT can be useful for anxiety, sleep problems, low mood and coping with life changes. Solution-focused techniques are used to identify small, achievable steps and build on strengths when clients want short-term change or specific goals.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then agree how to proceed. That means approaches may be blended and adjusted as work continues.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video mirrors in-person conversation for deeper discussion. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a simpler check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging suit shorter check-ins, reflective notes between sessions or people who prefer written contact. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel.
Frequently asked
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger and self-esteem concerns, among other topics.
How would you describe the counselling style?
The work is person-centred and conversational, with practical CBT and solution-focused techniques and some psychodynamic reflection when useful.
What experience does the counsellor have?
He has 14 years of experience working in volunteer and professional roles supporting people with a range of difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
Peter lists NCPS as a credential and is based in the United Kingdom.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be arranged by video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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