Peter McDermott , BACP
Peter McDermott is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing depression, anxiety and stress.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Self Esteem
- Career difficulties
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About Peter
Peter McDermott is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who works with people facing depression, anxiety and stress. He brings nine years of professional experience and uses practical, person-centred methods to help people manage life changes and emotional pain. He aims to treat everyone with respect, sensitivity and compassion.
Sessions focus on what matters to each person and on small steps that lead to change. He encourages people to name what they want to change and to try doable actions between meetings.
Background and approach
Peter draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches. That means he helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, practise new behaviours and stay connected to personal values. He also uses existential ideas to help people find meaning when life feels uncertain.
People come to him for many issues, including low self-esteem, workplace stress, grief, relationship and parenting concerns, body image, guilt and shame. He also offers coaching for career difficulties and communication problems at work. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging.
He works with international clients and sessions are conducted in English. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to availability.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393877 | March 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Coaching
- Body image
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Approaches Peter lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Online support
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and how symptoms affect daily life, then suggest methods to try. Clients and the therapist review what helps and adapt the plan together over time.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video calls are good for face-to-face conversation and non-verbal cues. Phone sessions need less bandwidth and can fit a break at work. Live chat or messaging suits shorter check-ins, ongoing reflections and flexibility across the day.
These options aim to make it easier to keep continuity of care while people manage busy schedules, travel or different time zones. Registered or accredited professionals can guide which format will best support each person's goals.
Frequently asked
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety and depression along with self-esteem, grief, parenting and workplace issues.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He uses a blend of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred approaches focused on practical steps and personal values.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are available by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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