Peter Gratrix, BACP

Peter Gratrix is a counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with seven years of professional experience. He focuses on practical support for people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and grief. He aims to meet each person respectfully and with compassion, and he tailors conversations to individual needs.

His approach is straightforward and collaborative. He listens first, then helps set clear, manageable goals. Sessions often focus on small steps that build confidence and reduce overwhelm. He can work on motivation, managing difficult emotions, and coping after loss.

Peter uses client-centred ways of working that put the person's experience at the heart of sessions. He also draws on mindfulness techniques to help people notice thoughts and calm racing feelings. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas are used to find practical changes that fit into everyday life.

People come to him for a wide range of concerns, including compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, career questions, ADHD and trichotillomania. He also lists support around veteran and armed forces issues.

He is registered with the BACP, which appears in his listed credentials. Sessions are offered in English and Peter is open to working with international clients. If someone wants to begin, they are invited to use the Start Therapy button and complete a short questionnaire to match and schedule a session.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person and their experience. The therapist offers a non-judgemental space and follows the client's pace, which helps when dealing with anxiety, depression or low self-esteem.

Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity. These techniques can help people notice unhelpful thoughts and calm intense emotions between sessions.

Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that explores what matters to a person and strengthens their reasons to change. It works well for issues such as addiction, motivation challenges and making lasting behavioural adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, and try methods that fit the person's situation. This is a collaborative process that adapts as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats offered before booking so they meet your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer to work from their own everyday surroundings rather than travelling to an appointment.