Peter Plaistowe
Experienced integrative counsellor for life changes
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About Peter
Peter Plaistowe is a counsellor with eight years' experience who bases his work on a compassionate, respectful relationship. He aims to build a space where people can talk about thoughts, feelings and experiences without judgement. Peter explains things simply and helps people reflect on what has happened to them as a first step towards change.
He has spent substantial time supporting people with depression, anxiety and low self-esteem. He also helps those facing work-related stress, lack of motivation and bereavement, including bereavement linked to substance misuse.
Background and approach
Peter offers both shorter focused work and longer-term therapy, depending on what a person needs. Peter describes his approach as integrative. That means he draws on elements from several therapeutic models and chooses what is helpful for each person.
He commonly uses person-centred work to focus on the relationship in the room and cognitive-behavioural ideas to address thinking and behaviour patterns. He also uses psychodynamic perspectives to help people understand how past experiences shape the present. Transactional analysis ideas may be used to look at patterns of interaction and self-talk.
The mix is tailored to the issue and the person sitting in front of him. Peter is based in the United Kingdom and works in English. He offers a 20-minute free phone call to discuss needs before starting.
To arrange this, people are asked to select the Start Therapy button and complete the short matching questionnaire.
At a glance
- Years practising
- 8
- Registered with
- BACP
- Registration number
- 376195
- Languages
- English
- 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.
How Peter works online
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Peter will work collaboratively to identify which techniques are most useful for your situation, goals and preferences. He tailors the balance between short-term practical work and longer exploration depending on what you want to achieve.
The original biography does not state which online or in-person session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find remote work helps fit sessions around work, childcare and travel, and it can make shorter check-ins easier to schedule. Others prefer longer, in-person exploration when that option exists. Discussing practicalities at the initial call will help decide what will fit day-to-day life and therapeutic aims.
Questions and answers
What concerns does Peter commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. He also supports people with grief, relationship strain, trauma, career worries and life changes.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He describes an integrative style that combines person-centred listening with cognitive-behavioural and psychodynamic ideas. The mix is chosen to match each person's needs and goals.
How much experience does he have?
Peter has practised as a qualified counsellor since 2017, giving him eight years of experience in clinical work.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. He does not currently work with international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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