Counsellor profile
Peter Saunders, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and relationship support
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- Psychodynamic work
- Solution-Focused steps
About Peter
Counsellor Peter Saunders, NCPS, has worked in the UK for around 20 years supporting people with stress, anxiety, LGBT concerns, relationship issues, low self-esteem and depression. He also helps with parenting strain, sleep problems, anger and coping with life changes.
Peter sees people as experts in their own lives. He listens for what is important to each person and uses that as the starting point for practical conversation. Sessions are aimed at making small, manageable changes rather than quick fixes.
His background includes a first diploma completed in 2002 and a degree in integrative counselling finished in 2009. Those years of practice include work with trauma, grief, intimacy-related issues and compassion fatigue. He has experience supporting people who have ADHD, attachment difficulties and complex bereavement responses.
In sessions Peter draws on client-centred work to follow a person’s pace. He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns and solution-focused steps to try out new ways of coping. Existential perspectives help when people are thinking about meaning, values or big life changes.
People who come to him often want clear, straightforward conversations about what is happening and practical next steps. To begin, he asks a few questions about what matters most, then works with the person to set simple goals and ways to check progress.
Therapeutic approaches used in online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening without judgement and following what matters most to the person. It helps when someone needs space to talk through feelings and make their own choices.Psychodynamic Therapy looks at patterns that repeat over time and where they might come from. It can be helpful for people who want to understand recurring relationship or emotional difficulties.
Finding the right approach is something to work out together. The counsellor will talk with the client about goals, preferences and practicalities and then choose ways of working that fit those needs.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as the profile does not list specific options here. Online counselling can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow for a shorter check-in when needed. It can also be useful when someone prefers not to use a video call, requires less bandwidth, or needs to schedule sessions around work or caring responsibilities.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, self-esteem and a range of other problems such as grief, trauma and sleep difficulties.
What style of therapy does he use?
His approach is conversational and practical. He uses client-centred listening alongside psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas to help people make changes.
How much experience does he have?
He has around 20 years of practice since first qualifying in 2002 and completing an integrative counselling degree in 2009.
Which professional body is he listed with?
He is listed with NCPS as shown in his profile details and works in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions paid for?
Fees vary with location and sessions are arranged using a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A membership or registration can be checked on the professional body's own register.
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