Peter Thompson, NCPS

Peter Thompson holds the NCPS credential and trained with a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011, bringing both volunteer and professional experience to his therapeutic work. Over the course of his career he has supported people with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, coping with grief and loss, and challenges around motivation, self-esteem and confidence, alongside a range of other life concerns.

Working in an eclectic way, Peter keeps the client at the centre of the process and draws on multiple approaches to suit individual needs. His practice is rooted in person-centred values and he emphasises equality in the therapeutic relationship. Three guiding principles - CHOICE - RESPONSIBILITY - AUTONOMY - are central to his work and he aims to help clients regain ownership of them in their lives.

Colleagues and contacts have described him as "down to earth" and "real," and he often brings a well-timed sense of humour where it helps the work. He asks clients to be aware of relevant emergency contacts in the UK and Republic of Ireland such as 112 or 999, 111 option 2, and available helplines. Peter aims to check messages a couple of times each day and will respond as promptly as possible. He is also a writer and spoken word performer and looks forward to meeting new clients.

Person-Centred and Practical Approaches for Online Support

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on creating an accepting space where the client leads the pace and direction of work. It helps people explore their feelings, build self-understanding, and regain a sense of choice and autonomy in their lives. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical strategies to reduce distress and change unhelpful patterns; it can be useful for anxiety, low mood and stress-related concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying goals and small, achievable steps toward change, making it a good fit for people who want focused, goal-oriented work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Peter works collaboratively with clients to determine what fits best based on their needs, goals and preferences. He draws on person-centred values while integrating other methods as appropriate so the work remains tailored to each individual.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call or phone, and short-form contact is available via live chat or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, maintain continuity across locations, and access support in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.