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Peter Garston, BACP

Peter Garston helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or stuck after loss or trauma.

About Peter

Peter Garston helps people who are feeling stressed, anxious, depressed or stuck after loss or trauma. He works with people facing addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, low self-esteem, ADHD and major life changes. Peter also offers support around cancer, fatherhood concerns and developing self-love.

He keeps sessions straightforward and person-focused. Conversations move at the clients pace and aim to make feelings easier to talk about. He uses simple language and practical ideas rather than clinical jargon.

Background and approach

Peter trained in humanistic approaches and cognitive behavioural therapy, and he draws on solution-focused ideas to help people set clear goals. That mix means he can use gentle listening, short-term problem solving and thinking tools together. Sessions often involve looking at patterns, trying small changes and building on what already works.

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. Peter has four years of experience supporting a range of issues in the United Kingdom. He conducts work in English and accepts clients from other countries when arrangements suit both parties.

Practical matters are discussed openly at the first meeting. Peter explains how sessions run and which formats might fit a persons life. He aims to make therapy something people can fit around work, family and daily demands.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	392984	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

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

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Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Peter names

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Approaches that suit online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and understanding a persons experience. It helps when someone needs time to be heard and to work through feelings at their own pace. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and offers practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, low mood and some forms of addiction. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable goals and on building what already works in a persons life; it can speed up progress when someone wants focused, short-term change.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist discusses aims and preferences in early sessions and adjusts the methods used. Clients and therapist collaborate to choose whether to prioritise listening and exploration, practical thinking tools, or goal-focused steps based on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls create face-to-face conversation when face time matters. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging suit shorter check-ins, notes between sessions or people who find typing easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, parenting and busy lives while keeping the focus on making steady progress.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Peter help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief. He also works with addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, self-esteem, ADHD and life transitions.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is straightforward and person-focused with gentle listening. He balances empathic listening with practical steps to try between sessions.

What is his background and experience?

Peter has four years of counselling experience working with a range of concerns. He draws on humanistic ideas alongside cognitive behavioural and solution-focused methods.

What credentials does he hold and where is he based?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. His practice is based in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients when arrangements suit both parties.

What session formats are available?

He works online using video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I begin if I want to work with him?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a session according to the therapists availability.