- Client-centred listening
- Psychodynamic reflection
- Solution-focused goals
About Peter
Peter Saunders is a counsellor registered with NCPS and has worked in the UK for around 20 years. He helps people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, self-esteem and confidence. He also supports people with depression, grief, trauma and a wide range of related difficulties.
Peter uses an approachable style that puts the client's experience first. He treats people as the experts on their own lives and helps them notice the strengths they already have. Sessions are straightforward and focused on practical steps as well as understanding what has led to current struggles.
His training began with a diploma in 2002 and continued with a degree in integrative counselling completed in 2009. Over two decades he has worked with many common difficulties including sleep problems, parenting stress, anger and burnout related to caregiving and compassion fatigue.
Peter also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, issues connected to adoption and foster care, body image and identity questions, and relationship challenges such as communication or commitment worries. He has experience addressing trauma, dissociation and the effects of chronic illness and pain.
In sessions he draws on a mix of client-centred listening, psychodynamic reflection, existential questions about values and meaning, and brief solution-focused work to set small practical goals. This combination is used to help people make changes they can carry into daily life.
Approaches used in online counselling and what to expect
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and helping the client lead the conversation. It supports people who need acceptance and clarity about their own feelings and choices. Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and life. It can help when past experiences keep affecting current behaviour and intimacy.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences and how different methods might help. Decisions about how to work are made collaboratively and can be adjusted as things develop.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also allow people to attend from locations that suit their routine and to choose whether to use video or not depending on what feels most manageable.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, LGBT issues, relationship concerns, low self-esteem and confidence, depression, grief and trauma among other areas.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred approach that combines listening with practical steps, drawing on psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has around 20 years of experience, beginning with a diploma in 2002 and a degree in integrative counselling completed in 2009.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.