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Peter McDermott, BACP

Peter McDermott is a counsellor who draws on human-centred and evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and life changes.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
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About Peter

Peter McDermott is a counsellor who draws on human-centred and evidence-informed methods to help people manage stress, anxiety and life changes. He works with adults on issues such as self-esteem, depression, career concerns and parenting pressures. Peter practises in the United Kingdom and is listed with the BACP, offering sessions in English and to international clients.

He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) with a client-centred stance.

Background and approach

In sessions he helps people notice unhelpful patterns, clarify what matters to them and take small workable steps. Conversations are practical and focused on what can change day to day. Peter has nine years of professional experience.

That time includes helping people cope with grief, workplace issues, anger and relationship difficulties. He also supports people dealing with body image, guilt and self-love challenges. Sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

Fees vary with location and session format and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule appointments to suit their availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393877	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

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

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coaching
Body image
Communication problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Self-love
Workplace issues

Ways of working Peter names

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How ACT and CBT can work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without spending all their energy on them. It focuses on clarifying what matters and taking small steps that fit a person's values, which can help with anxiety, depression and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for tackling worry, low mood and workplace stress through structured exercises and experiments.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will ask about goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that suit the person's needs. Sessions can draw on ACT, CBT or a client-centred stance depending on what feels most helpful.

Online therapy offers flexible options like video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging. Video lets you work face to face when needed, phone can be easier when bandwidth is low, live chat and messaging suit short check-ins or people who prefer typing. These formats make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving and busy schedules while keeping the focus on progress and practical steps.

Frequently asked

What concerns does he help with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, body image and communication problems.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is practical and client-centred, combining Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. He aims to help people notice patterns, set values-based goals and try small changes.

What experience does he have?

He has nine years of professional experience working with adults on a range of concerns from grief to anger and parenting pressures. That experience informs a straightforward, action-focused way of working.

Where does he practise and what credential does he hold?

He practises in the United Kingdom and is recorded with the BACP. Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the UK work with him?

Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions are delivered in English.

Which session formats are available?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Different formats suit different needs such as shorter check-ins or quieter conversation without video.

How are fees charged?

Costs vary with location and the chosen session format and use a subscription model. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time.

What does starting therapy involve?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.