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Peter Plaistowe, BACP

Peter Plaistowe is a counsellor who bases his work on a compassionate, respectful relationship.

About Peter

Peter Plaistowe is a counsellor who bases his work on a compassionate, respectful relationship. He aims to create a calm space where people can talk through thoughts, feelings and difficult experiences. Peter has practised since 2017 and brings a steady, patient presence to sessions.

He has spent much of his career helping people with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. He also supports those facing work pressures, lack of motivation and bereavement, including bereavement linked to substance misuse.

Background and approach

He believes looking back at key life events can help people understand themselves better and make different choices going forward. Peter describes himself as an integrative counsellor. That means he draws on ideas from person-centred work, psychodynamic thinking, cognitive behavioural ideas and transactional analysis.

He chooses techniques that suit each person rather than sticking to one fixed method. He offers both short-term and longer-term therapy depending on what a person needs. Sessions are aimed at helping people cope with life changes, trauma and abuse, relationship stress, career issues and challenges such as guilt, shame or isolation.

Peter is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP. He works from the United Kingdom and carries out sessions in English. He also offers a 20-minute introductory phone call to discuss needs and the best way to proceed.

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Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	376195	November 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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Approaches that guide online counselling

Peter draws on person-centred work, which focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions. This approach is useful when someone needs acceptance, steady support and help to find clarity.

He also uses ideas from cognitive behavioural thinking to help people notice patterns in thoughts and behaviour and try small experiments to change them. This can help with anxiety, low mood and practical coping strategies.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and Peter treats this as a joint task. He will discuss goals and preferences, then adapt methods over time so the work fits each person’s needs and comfort level.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to give flexibility. Video calls suit in-depth conversations, phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited, live chat can work for shorter check-ins and messaging allows ongoing contact between sessions. These options make it simpler to fit counselling around work, family and travel commitments.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Peter specialise in?

He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Other focuses include grief, trauma, relationship strain and career or money worries.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

He works in an integrative way, mixing person-centred listening with psychodynamic reflection and cognitive behavioural ideas. The style is collaborative and practical.

What is his background and experience?

Peter has practised as a counsellor since 2017, giving him eight years of experience supporting people through loss, life changes and mental health challenges.

What credentials and location are recorded?

He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for sessions?

He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Session costs vary with location and therapist availability and are paid via a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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