Peter Saunders, NCPS

Peter Saunders helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression and relationship or intimacy concerns. He works with issues related to self-esteem, grief, trauma and abuse, ADHD and LGBT matters. He also supports people dealing with sleep problems, parenting strain, anger and major life changes.

Peter uses a straightforward, respectful style in sessions. He treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for the strengths they already have. Conversations are practical and focused on small, manageable steps forward. He aims to make the therapy room feel calm and unhurried.

His background includes two long-standing qualifications and around 20 years of clinical experience in the United Kingdom. He lists NCPS among his credentials. Over time he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including chronic illness, care-giver stress, abandonment and attachment difficulties.

In session Peter draws on client-centred ideas to build rapport and explore what matters most to the individual. He also uses psychodynamic thinking to look at patterns that repeat over time. Solution-focused techniques help shape short-term goals and concrete changes.

People come to Peter for help with complex issues such as dissociation, codependency and blended family pressures. He offers clear practical steps alongside space to reflect on longer-term patterns. The first step is a short online matching questionnaire and then arranging sessions at times that suit the client.

Approaches you can try online

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person and their experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor listens closely and helps you clarify what matters most, which can be useful for low mood, anxiety and self-esteem concerns.

Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat in relationships and feelings from the past that still shape daily life. It can help when people notice recurring difficulties such as attachment problems, codependency or long-standing emotional reactions.

Deciding which approach to use is a team effort. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, what has helped before and what feels comfortable. Together they will try ways of working and adjust the plan as needed so sessions stay relevant to the person's needs.

Online therapy offers practical benefits. Video calls let people see facial expression and tone, which helps conversations feel more natural. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins, quick reflections between sessions or when written communication feels more manageable.