Peter Gratrix, BACP

Peter Gratrix is a United Kingdom-licensed therapist with seven years of professional experience. He works with people facing stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, finding motivation, building self-esteem and confidence, and managing depression. He frames his work around the individual needs of each client, adapting conversations and treatment plans to reflect what will be most helpful for that person.

Clients can expect to be treated with respect, sensitivity and compassion as they navigate difficult emotional experiences and life transitions. Peter recognises that taking the first step toward therapy can require courage, and he affirms and supports clients for starting that process.

He is a BACP member, which means he holds membership of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and aligns his practice with recognised professional standards.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Peter Gratrix draws on client-centered, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing approaches to support people in online therapy. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a respectful, non-directive space where the therapist listens carefully and helps clients explore their own solutions; this approach can be helpful for building self-esteem, addressing relationship concerns, and navigating life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and acceptance skills to reduce stress and manage difficult emotions, making it useful for anxiety, low mood, and everyday overwhelm. Motivational Interviewing uses a collaborative, goal-oriented style to strengthen motivation for change and can support work on addictions, increasing motivation, and setting achievable goals.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the process. Peter will work collaboratively with each client to identify which methods match their needs, goals, and personal preferences, and will adjust the approach over time as those needs evolve.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions around work, family, or travel, and they allow registered professionals and therapists to maintain continuity of care for clients who live abroad or have changing schedules. Clients can choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for their situation.