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Peter Coffey, BACP

Peter Coffey is a counsellor with six years of practice who focuses on helping people move past problems or come to terms with them.

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About Peter

Peter Coffey is a counsellor with six years of practice who focuses on helping people move past problems or come to terms with them. They use an open, listening style that aims to make difficult conversations easier to start. Peter is non-binary and lists registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

Peter works with people from LGBT communities and those exploring gender identity or sexuality. He also supports people with ADHD and autistic traits, and those who are questioning whether they belong in those groups.

Background and approach

Allies are welcome to seek support as well. Sessions are conversational and practical. Peter listens, helps name feelings, and suggests simple models to help clients understand themselves better.

He asks questions to clarify, not to satisfy curiosity, and encourages people to say when something doesn’t fit. He does not give diagnoses or offer direct advice. Instead he helps people find clearer thinking and self-understanding so they can make choices that suit their life.

He aims to rebuild trust for anyone who has had poor experiences of therapy before. Peter sees the work as a collaborative process. People who want a calm, respectful space to talk through identity, relationships, grief, anger, stress, depression or attention difficulties may find his style useful.

The first step is a short matching questionnaire and a scheduled session based on availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	396896	February 2027

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Peter lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

LGBT
Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
Anger management
Depression
ADHD
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Communication problems
Gender dysphoria
Isolation / loneliness
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
Sexuality

Ways of working Peter names

Client-Centred Therapy

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How client-centred work adapts to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy places the person and their experience at the centre of the work. The counsellor listens closely, reflects feelings back, and helps people find their own answers rather than giving directions. This approach suits issues like identity questions, anxiety, low mood and relationship confusion because it creates space to understand what matters most to the individual.

Peter treats the choice of approach as a shared decision. He will discuss how the client-centred method might fit the person's goals and needs, and adjust the way sessions run based on feedback. That collaborative process helps tailor the work to each person’s preferences and pace.

Online formats offer practical flexibility. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when visual cues help. Phone sessions are a good option if bandwidth or camera use is difficult. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins or people who prefer writing to speaking. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, study and family life while keeping the focus on the person's priorities and progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Peter help with?

He works with a range of concerns including LGBT issues, stress, anxiety, relationship worries, grief, anger, depression and ADHD.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

Peter uses a client-centred approach that focuses on listening, naming feelings and offering helpful models to make sense of problems.

How much experience does he have?

He has six years of counselling experience working with people on identity, mental health and life challenges.

Where is he based and what credential does he hold?

He practises from New Hampshire and is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Peter offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and routines.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I start working with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.