My objective is to enable my clients to gain insight into themselves and attain a better quality of life. I provide a comfortable and safe environment in which to do so. I am very passionate about helping people achieve emotional health and well being , and guiding them to gain a clearer understanding of themselves . Also to allow them to discover more positive ways of thinking , feeling and behaving . Common issues I can help work through, but are not limited to
- Anxiety , Stress , Depression , Relationship Guidance , Grief , Confidence , Self Esteem , Anger . Why Talking Therapy ? Sometimes we reach a point in our life where we feel some things need to change. The destructive behaviours, feelings and thoughts we find ourselves repeating, or the situations we find difficult or unbearable. Counselling enables you to identify, process and alleviate such issues
How Does Therapy Work? Therapy provides a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space to examine life issues and gain a clearer understanding of the catalysts that give rise to them. The therapeutic process process empowers the client, enabling them to discover their own solutions
Testimonials
I really enjoyed my sessions with Pete, I am usually a closed book but I found Pete really easy to talk to- it was more like having a chat with a friend than a counselling session. He supported me in learning more about myself than I could ever imagine but in a non-judgmental manner. If you are willing to put the work in Pete will definately help you get results.. although I still put it down to some kind of wizardry! I would definately recommend. Pete is one of the most humblest and honest people I have had the pleasure of working with, him being able to understand my current circumstances and working at my pace really made it a great environment for me to be relaxed and to be able to trust him. The pieces of advice and techniques Pete gave me were great - it really made me understand my current way of thinking and it shone a new light on how I perceive different things. I couldn’t recommend him enough, life is tough and he’s there to help'
For years i have suffered with over thinking and anxiety around trying to please others. During lockdown my insecurities and over thinking became a lot worse and i began feeling really down about myself and just life in general, i was having breakdowns both at home and in work but could never really understand why. I decided to make the step to try and change this and gave Pete a message to enquire about his sessions. Pete gave me a fast response and suggested a phone call so i could understand more about what sessions were about and so he could get some understanding on how i was feeling at the time. During the phone call he could sense i was nervous yet made me feel at ease pretty much straight away. there was no pressure to make a decision and he explained what it would involve in detail so i knew exactly what i was walking into. I then booked my first session with Pete and without sounding dramatic i am so glad i did as he has completely changed my outlook on life within a couple of months. I had 6 sessions in total and how much i achieved in these weeks is amazing. I can finally say after so many years of feeling insecure and constantly being a 'people pleaser' that i am now instead recognizing my own self worth and dealing with my thoughts in a much better way. People who do not know i have had these sessions with Pete have commented saying how much brighter i look and i just feel like a massive weight that i have been carrying around for so long has finally been lifted. I would recommend these sessions to anyone who may be feeling similar to how i was or just anyone that feels like they need to talk to someone while feeling at ease and without being judged. With the help of Peter I was able to see the events in my life in a different perspective. I felt safe and able to discuss anything regardless of how painful
I didn't feel judged or ashamed and with his patient honest and open approach I was able to learn from my past and find coping strategies to enable me to overcome challenges I face instead of being overwhelmed. I began to look forward to my future instead of over my shoulder at my past. I’ve been receiving counselling from Peter for around 2 months. He has helped me greatly with various issues and has helped build my confidence, low self esteem & made me feel in a much better place. Peter is very professional and obviously discreet but very easy to talk and open up to. Break the stigma of depression.....the hardest part is admitting ‘I need help’ and finding the right help. It’s definitely good to talk and I 100% recommend Peter as the first step to helping yourself to a better quality of life . I just want to say a big thank you to Peter for providing counselling sessions to me (at very short notice) . I have always been a happy, confident and ambitious person , but for a long time I have been struggling and fighting with panic attacks in social situations. A few months ago everything came crashing down and I was experiencing constant panic, anxiety and overwhelm. I couldn't get out of bed to face the day and my strength was gone. Peter encouraged me to simply talk openly about my thoughts and worries and his approach was calm, kind and understanding. He helped me with breathing techniques, steps to take to understand my panic & worries and tools to combat it. Peter's sessions have really turned things around for me and I continue to gain my strength, confidence and capacity to handle any situation every day. I can't thank you enough and I hope that sharing this will encourage others to get help
Each and every counselling session has given me the lift and insight I so deeply required. Now I understand what has or does make my anxiety seem out of control and over whelming. Peter is very knowledgeable , easy to talk to and open to any discussion. Each of the sessions left me feeling more aware of how I can better handle my anxiety, understanding what is behind it and how to better recognize and manage my worries. Peter gives very professional guidance and praise for when I began to practice positive self-talk , leaving me more confident and happy. I would definitely recommend him to anyone feeling anxious or unsure about therapy, it really does help and works . Peter is the go to person to offer help and support.
