Counsellor profile
Peter Parknas, BACP
Counsellor - stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Attachment focus
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Peter
Counsellor Peter Parknas is a BACP-registered practitioner working in the United Kingdom with seven years' experience. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and related issues. Peter works in English and Swedish and accepts international clients.
Peter uses a practical, talk-based style. He helps people identify the strengths they already have and make small changes that feel manageable. Sessions are conversational and aim to clarify what matters most to the client and what gets in the way.
His work often addresses attachment patterns and how they shape relationships. He also draws on cognitive-behavioural ideas to help spot unhelpful thinking and behaviour cycles. Mindfulness and existential questions about meaning also appear in sessions when they suit the client's concerns.
Peter lists a wide range of focus areas, including ADHD, grief, intimacy issues, parenting strains, anger and self-esteem. He also attends to more specific concerns such as abandonment, communication problems, infidelity and family of origin issues. These topics are spoken about plainly in sessions to make things easier to understand.
With seven years' practice, Peter aims to help people get clearer about next steps in their life. He works with adults who want to reduce distress, repair relationships, or manage past hurts that continue to affect daily life. People can expect straightforward conversation and practical ideas to try between meetings.
How Peter uses his approaches in online counselling
Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. It helps when difficulties keep repeating in close relationships or when people feel stuck in old responses.Client-centred therapy places the person's perspective at the centre. Sessions focus on open listening, helping clients name feelings and make choices that feel right to them.
Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) helps spot and test unhelpful thoughts and behaviours. It is practical and often used for anxiety, low mood and stress management.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will discuss the methods that suit each person's aims and preferences. He makes decisions with the client, reviewing what helps and what to adjust as therapy progresses.
Practical benefits of online counselling include fitting sessions around work or family commitments and saving travel time. Online work can make it easier to have shorter check-ins or to meet when someone cannot attend in person. The exact session formats offered should be confirmed before booking.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English, Swedish
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he commonly help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma, grief, ADHD and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic approach?
He combines attachment-based ideas, client-centred listening and cognitive-behavioural tools, with some mindfulness and existential discussion when helpful.
How much experience does he have?
He has seven years' experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist in the United Kingdom.
Which professional body is he registered with?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English and Swedish.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients; check practical arrangements with him during booking.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What should I do to start a first session?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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