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Peter Waters, NCPS

Peter Waters is a counsellor with 17 years of experience working in the United Kingdom.

About Peter

Peter Waters is a counsellor with 17 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. He draws on long-term practice helping people with stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related concerns. He aims to offer steady, respectful support as people take steps towards change.

Peter keeps sessions grounded and practical. He listens first and adapts his approach to what each person needs. That might mean talking through thoughts and behaviours, practising mindfulness, or reflecting on life meaning and choices.

Background and approach

People come to him with a wide range of issues. He has supported clients with depression, addictions, sleep and eating concerns, grief, anger and self-esteem problems. He also works with matters such as bipolar mood swings, coping with life changes, and complex relationship patterns including attachment and abandonment worries.

He attends to less common or sensitive topics too, including adoption and foster care challenges, autism and Asperger syndrome, BDSM and kink, blended family strains, codependency, domestic violence, dissociation and control issues. His work also covers body image, dependent and avoidant personality patterns, and eating and food-related difficulties.

Peter uses a mix of client-centred conversation, cognitive behavioural ideas, existential reflection and mindfulness practice. He aims to help people notice patterns, try small changes and build clearer ways of living that feel more manageable.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
NCPS	NCS22-00112	February 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
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Depression
Addictions
LGBT
Family conflicts
Grief
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Anger management
Self esteem
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
Avoidant personality
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Blended family issues
Body image
Codependency
Control issues
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Eating and food-related issues
Family problems
Fatherhood issues
Guilt and shame
Impulsivity
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Narcissism
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Personality disorders
Phobias
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Post-traumatic stress
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sex addiction
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexual dysfunction
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia

Ways of working Peter names

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How his approaches translate to online counselling

Peter uses client-centred work and cognitive behavioural ideas in online sessions. Client-centred therapy focuses on listening closely, reflecting what matters to the person and supporting their own pace of change. It helps with emotional distress, relationship worries and decision-making. Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and uses practical exercises to try new behaviours or ways of thinking; this can help with anxiety, low mood and unhelpful routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. He will work with each person to choose methods that match their goals and preferences, and will adjust the plan as progress is made or needs change.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video sessions are useful for face-to-face conversation and exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging suit ongoing support, brief reflections or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options offer flexibility to fit therapy around work, travel and daily life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of issues does he help with?

He works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, depression and addictions.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is warm and client-centred, focusing first on listening and understanding before suggesting practical steps or exercises tailored to the person.

What is his background and experience?

He has 17 years of professional experience in the United Kingdom supporting people with emotional and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is listed with the credential NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

Work can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How does cost and billing work?

Cost varies with location and therapist arrangements; 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, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.