- 20 years experience
- NCPS credential
- Person-centred approach
About Peter
Peter Saunders is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship strain and issues related to being LGBT. He also supports people facing depression, grief, trauma and intimacy concerns. He speaks English and brings two decades of practice to conversations about motivation and confidence.
He sees the person first and their story second. He believes clients know their lives best, and he uses that perspective to build work that fits each individual. Sessions are aimed at practical shifts rather than labels, so conversations focus on what matters now and next.
Peter trained in integrative counselling, completing a diploma in 2002 and a degree in 2009. He holds the NCPS credential and has worked with a wide range of concerns over 20 years. That background informs a flexible, experience-based way of working rather than a single formula.
In practice he draws on person-centred ideas to listen and reflect, psychodynamic thinking to notice patterns from the past, and solution-focused methods to shape short-term goals. This mix helps when issues are complex or when a direct plan is needed to move forward.
People who come to him get a straightforward conversational approach. He encourages gentle curiosity about feelings and relationships, and he works with clients to set small steps that feel manageable. To begin, people are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire.
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the heart of sessions. The counsellor focuses on listening, reflecting and helping clients name what matters, which can help with anxiety, low self-esteem or relationship worries.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at how past experiences shape current patterns. It helps when someone wants to understand repeated difficulties, such as attachment struggles or long-standing emotional responses.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will collaborate with each client to decide which methods fit their needs, goals and style. That means trying things out and adjusting the plan as progress becomes clearer.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions around everyday life and reducing travel time. Online work can make it easier to keep regular appointments around work or family commitments, and it can allow shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which options are available before booking.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, intimacy issues and self-esteem problems, and he works with LGBT-related concerns and parenting stress.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He offers a conversational, person-centred style that listens first. Sessions also draw on psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques to spot patterns and set practical next steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has worked as a counsellor for around 20 years, with training completed in 2002 and a degree in integrative counselling finished in 2009.
What credentials and location are listed?
He holds the NCPS credential and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international arrangements are offered?
Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.