Peter Plaistowe, BACP

Peter Plaistowe is an integrative counsellor who blends different evidence-based techniques to meet each person’s needs. He centres relationships and respectful listening at the heart of his work. Peter aims to create a calm space where people can talk through their thoughts and feelings. He has been practising since 2017 and holds BACP accreditation.

Peter has spent much of his career supporting people with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. He also helps those facing bereavement, including losses related to substance misuse, and people dealing with work stress or lack of motivation. He pays attention to how past experiences shape present feelings and choices.

His integrative way of working means he draws on person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioural and transactional analysis ideas. He chooses methods that suit the person in front of him rather than following a single rigid model. That makes sessions practical and tailored.

Peter offers both shorter-term and longer-term therapy depending on what each situation needs. Shorter work can help with a specific problem or crisis. Longer work can look at deeper patterns and recurring difficulties.

People can expect a supportive, non-judgemental presence and practical conversation about next steps. Peter can arrange a 20-minute initial phone call to discuss needs and whether his way of working feels like a fit.

Integrative techniques and online therapy options

Peter works integratively, which means he uses different approaches depending on what helps a person most. Person-centred work focuses on listening and supporting you to find your own answers; it suits people who need a safe, non-judgemental space to reflect. Psychodynamic ideas look at how past experiences and patterns influence current feelings and behaviour, useful for those wanting to understand recurring issues. Cognitive-behavioural techniques involve looking at thoughts and actions and trying small practical changes, often helpful for anxiety, low mood and stress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter and the client will talk about goals, preferences and what feels helpful in early sessions. He adjusts methods as understanding grows so the therapy fits the person rather than forcing one style.

Online therapy here includes video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual connection matters. Phone sessions can be a good choice when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging offer flexibility for brief reflections between sessions or for people who prefer writing. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel commitments while keeping therapy practical and approachable.