About Peter
Peter Plaistowe is a counsellor who puts relationship and compassion first. He aims to create a respectful space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. He has practised since 2017 and brings steady, calm support to sessions.
Peter has eight years of experience working with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. He also helps people facing bereavement, including loss linked to substance misuse, and those coping with work problems or lack of motivation.
How Peter works
He pays attention to how past experiences shape present reactions and believes reflection can lead to meaningful change. He offers both short-term and longer-term work, depending on what the person needs. Shorter therapy can provide tools for a particular problem.
Longer work is available for deeper patterns and life-long concerns. Peter describes himself as an integrative counsellor who draws on different approaches to suit each person. His practice includes person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioural therapy and transactional analysis techniques.
He selects methods that fit the individual's situation rather than applying one fixed model. Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video call, phone, live chat or text messaging. He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP registration.
Peter invites a brief 20-minute phone conversation to discuss needs before starting, so people can see if his style feels right for them.
What Peter works with
The areas below are the ones Peter selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Money and financial issues
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | BACP |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 8 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How Peter’s approaches work in online therapy
Peter draws on a small number of evidence-based techniques and adapts them to the online setting. Person-centred work focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the person, helping them feel heard and clearer about their next steps. Psychodynamic ideas look at how past experiences affect current feelings and behaviour, which can uncover patterns that contribute to anxiety or low mood. Cognitive behavioural techniques help identify unhelpful thoughts and test practical changes, useful for stress, anxiety and motivation.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. He will work collaboratively to assess what feels useful and adjust the plan as goals and needs change. Clients are invited to give feedback so sessions remain relevant and practical.
Online therapy offers practical benefits for people with busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or suit those who prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging support ongoing reflection between sessions and can fit around work or caring commitments. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to choose a format that matches day-to-day realities.
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