About Peter
Peter McDermott is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who focuses on anxiety and stress. He brings nine years of experience and works with people who are ready to address worry, low mood, and life changes. He aims to create a respectful, compassionate space where clients can talk through what matters most to them.
He uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioural work and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice thoughts and build practical habits.
Background and approach
He also uses client-centred and existential ideas to keep sessions focused on each person's values and lived experience. Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs rather than a one-size-fits-all plan. In practice he helps with concerns such as self-esteem, workplace stress, grief, parenting strain, relationship problems, and anger.
He also supports people dealing with body image, guilt and shame, communication difficulties, and forgiveness work. Conversations aim to map clear goals and small steps that fit day-to-day life. Peter describes therapy as a collaborative process.
He listens first, then helps people test out techniques and reflect on what helps. The focus is on manageable changes rather than rapid fixes. People can expect a straightforward approach that mixes practical tools and space to make sense of feelings.
Sessions can be arranged to suit individual schedules and preferences.
How core therapy approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings and then choose actions that reflect what matters to them. It suits situations where worry or avoidance stops someone living the life they want.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and gives clear strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, stress and mood concerns where practical steps and experiments can make a difference.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods together to see what fits. This is a collaborative process where adjustments are made based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video works well when face-to-face style contact is helpful, phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited, and messaging suits short check-ins or people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family commitments or travel and to keep momentum between sessions.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Anger management
- Body image
- Coaching
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Forgiveness
- Grief
- Guilt and shame
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self-love
- Workplace issues
Therapeutic approaches
- Experience
- 9 years
- Licensed
- Languages
- English
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