I gained my Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2011 and have both volunteer & professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, coping with grief and loss, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence as well as various other problematical areas of life. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. I am pleased to say that I have been described as "down to earth" and "real" in my work which has always worked well with my clients. I also seem to have developed a healthy and well timed sense of humour when the occasion demands. I believe it relevant for the client to know the therapist is equal with them.
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It takes courage to reach out for help even when its being offered and to take the first steps towards a change. I work in an eclectic style calling upon a number of modalities to suit the clients need. But my work will always be Person Centred with the client at the heart of our work at all times. Three words are always at the centre of my work. CHOICE - RESPONSIBILITY - AUTONOMY. And I will work with you to regain ownership of them in your world. I will endeavour to check my messages a couple of times each day so I sincerely hope not to leave you awaiting my response for too long. I look forward to meeting you.
I am also a writer and Spoken Word poetry performer.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Cancer, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Emptiness, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Phobias, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexuality, Smoking / vaping cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy
NCPS Therapist - Accredited Member (MNCPS Accred) #PT00P01
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Peter Thompson is the type of therapist everyone should experience at least once in their lives. I always leave my sessions with him with a positive outlook and attitude. He communicates extremely well, and therefore his words find a way to stick with me. He isn’t afraid to challenge and seeks to make sure that everything said in this sessions work in every day life.
Two months I have been with him and he has already done so much for me that I don’t think I could ever repay him.
1000% recommend him.
Written on Apr 13, 2026 after therapy with Peter for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Peter is very friendly and respectful. He listened and was very caring.
Written on Feb 24, 2026 after therapy with Peter for 6 months
I asked for straightforward and accountability. Peter is able to execute on this style amongst many other styles. Experienced, and competent. Peter is able to quickly take the information I give and shift healing where it is needed. Peter is a great listener.
Written on Jan 11, 2026 after therapy with Peter for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
Peter is an amazing therapist. Only 2 sessions, it has helped me immensely. My partner has noticed a big difference in the way I handle stressful situations and being able to communicate about my feelings and emotions. Thank you Peter.
Written on Dec 31, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Peter is attentive and helpful in his approach
Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
He’s the best
Written on Jun 20, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue