Peter McDermott , BACP

Peter McDermott is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom. He uses gentle, practical methods to help people facing stress, anxiety, low self-esteem and life transitions. He works in English and has nine years of experience supporting people through work and personal challenges.

Peter focuses on everyday problems such as career strain, workplace issues and parenting pressures. He also helps with depression, grief and anger, and he assists people dealing with relationship trouble and communication problems. Body image, guilt and shame, forgiveness and building self-love are included in his areas of attention.

His approach adapts to each person. Peter combines elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Client-Centred work to shape practical steps for change. He aims to set clear, achievable goals and to talk through what is getting in the way of progress.

Peter is accredited with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He asks clients to be active in the process and to try short, real-world tasks between sessions when helpful. He supports people making practical changes in daily life.

To begin, a simple matching questionnaire is used and sessions are scheduled around the client’s needs. The subscription model used for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and international clients are accepted.

How Peter’s approaches translate to online counselling

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and take action in line with their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress and when life changes feel overwhelming. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions link together and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. Client-Centred work focuses on listening, empathy and helping people find their own solutions through a trusting relationship.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Peter will discuss your goals and preferences and adjust methods as you go. That collaboration means techniques can be tried and reviewed to see what helps most for your situation.

Confirm the session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work and family life, reduce travel time and let people join from different places. Some formats suit shorter check-ins while others are better for deeper conversations, so practical needs and comfort will shape the choice.