Peter Thompson, NCPS
Peter Thompson is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people find their own path forward.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Peter
Peter Thompson is a counsellor who uses a person-centred approach to help people find their own path forward. He holds the NCPS credential and has 14 years of experience supporting people through common life struggles. He aims to be straightforward and down-to-earth in sessions, with a touch of timely humour when it helps.
He treats each person as an equal and encourages choice, responsibility and autonomy in the work. His background includes a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling earned in 2011, plus both volunteer and professional roles that broadened his practical experience.
Background and approach
Over the years he has helped people with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as grief and loss. He also supports concerns around self-esteem, motivation and addiction, and works with a wide range of relationship and intimacy issues. Peter draws on several approaches to suit a person's needs, including client-centred listening, cognitive behavioural techniques, psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused strategies.
He explains options plainly and works collaboratively to select what feels most useful. Sessions are relaxed but purposeful, aiming to help people make changes that matter to them. He accepts people from the United Kingdom and internationally and offers sessions in English.
He tries to respond to messages a couple of times a day to keep contact timely. Outside therapy he writes and performs spoken-word poetry, which informs his interest in honest, human storytelling. Peter encourages anyone feeling overwhelmed to take the first step and reach out when ready.
He asks prospective clients to be aware of local emergency contacts if urgent help is needed.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | PT00P01 | December 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
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Cancer
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Midlife crisis
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexuality
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Peter lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused 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 treated as a collaborative process. Peter will talk through options, try methods that fit the person’s goals, and adjust the plan as work progresses. The emphasis is on working together to pick what feels useful rather than imposing a single method.
Online sessions come in several formats to suit different situations. Video calls allow conversational, face-to-face style work. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is low or for those who prefer not to use a camera. Live chat and text-based messaging are available for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options give flexibility for fitting therapy around work, caring duties or travel, and make it easier to maintain continuity when schedules change.
Frequently asked
What issues does Peter help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression, as well as grief, relationship and intimacy concerns. Other areas include self-esteem, addictions and coping with life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He works in a person-centred way that treats the client as an equal and focuses on choice, responsibility and autonomy. He also uses cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic and solution-focused techniques when these suit the person's goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 14 years of experience and gained a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011, plus a mix of volunteer and professional roles that shaped his practice.
Where is he based and what credentials does he hold?
He practises from the United Kingdom and holds the NCPS credential as provided in his profile information.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
He provides a range of online formats including video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and needs.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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