Peter Thompson, NCPS

Peter Thompson offers a person-centred way of working that keeps the client at the heart of therapy. He draws on conversational, down-to-earth practice to help people talk through anxiety, stress and low mood. He is straightforward and approachable in sessions and uses humour when it helps the conversation.

He has 14 years of experience and holds NCPS, which appears on his credentials. Over the years he has supported people with grief, relationship and intimacy issues, anger, self-esteem and motivation struggles. He also helps with addiction-related concerns, sleep problems and work or career stress.

Peter adapts his approach to each person. He commonly uses Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychodynamic ideas alongside Solution-Focused techniques. That means sessions can include exploring emotions, spotting unhelpful thinking patterns and working on practical steps for change.

People can expect a respectful, equal working relationship. He emphasises choice, responsibility and autonomy, and aims to help clients regain control in their lives. Sessions are grounded and plainspoken rather than clinical or academic.

Outside his counselling work he writes and performs spoken word poetry. He checks messages a couple of times a day and aims to respond without long delays. To begin a course of sessions, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a time that suits them.

How Peter’s approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening with respect and following the client’s pace. It helps people feel heard and supports work on self-esteem, grief and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and helps people try practical steps to reduce anxiety, manage sleep or change unhelpful habits.

Picking the right approach is part of the work together. He will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, then adapt techniques as therapy progresses. The process is collaborative and paced according to what the client wants to achieve.

Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation across distance. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a quicker check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging support brief check-ins, ongoing reflection and flexible contact between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family or travel commitments and to maintain continuity when life gets busy.