Peter McDermott
Experienced counsellor focused on practical change
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About Peter
Peter McDermott is a counsellor who uses practical, person-focused therapy to help people through difficult times. He works in the United Kingdom and brings nine years of experience to his practice. Sessions aim to be straightforward and respectful, with a focus on what matters to each person.
He often combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with a client-centred stance. That means sessions focus on the individual's values and goals, while also looking at thoughts and behaviours that get in the way.
Background and approach
The result is a mix of reflection and practical steps to try between sessions. Common concerns Peter addresses include stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. He also supports people facing workplace issues, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, and anger.
Additional focus areas include body image, communication problems, forgiveness, guilt and shame, and self-love. Peter holds BACP accreditation, which indicates professional membership with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has worked in a range of settings over nearly a decade and brings that experience into sessions.
He offers therapy in English and accepts international clients. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules sessions according to availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 9
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 393877
- Languages
- English
- Approaches include
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- How sessions happen
- Online, by video, phone or messages
Details are as listed on Peter's public professional profile. You can check any number with the professional body.
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, 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
Approaches Peter lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How Peter works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods best match a person's goals and preferences. That conversation shapes session focus and the practical exercises suggested between meetings.
Please confirm current session options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into everyday life, for example by avoiding travel time, fitting a lunch break appointment, or choosing a shorter check-in when days are busy. Discuss practical arrangements and timing with the therapist when you schedule to ensure sessions suit your routine.
Questions and answers
What issues does Peter commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and coping with life changes, as well as workplace issues, grief and parenting concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
He blends Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred work, balancing reflection with practical steps to try between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Peter has nine years of professional experience working in counselling and related settings.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is accredited with BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
Yes, he accepts international clients.
How are sessions arranged and what about cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time; exact cost varies with location and therapist availability.
How do I begin the process?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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