Counsellor profile
Peter Waters, NCPS
Counsellor - Stress and relationships
See online counselling options- Client-Centred Therapy
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
About Peter
Counsellor Peter Waters is a member of NCPS and has 17 years of experience working with people in the United Kingdom. He helps with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, addictions and a wide range of other concerns listed in his profile. Sessions are conducted in English and international clients are accepted.
Peter uses a practical, talk-based style. He listens to what matters to each person and adapts the conversation to suit their needs. He mixes straightforward question-and-answer with reflective listening so people can make sense of their thoughts and feelings.
His work draws on client-centred principles. That means the focus stays on the person and their experience rather than the therapist telling them what to do. He also uses techniques from cognitive behavioural therapy to help with unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviour that cause distress.
Existential ideas are part of his approach when people want to talk about meaning, choices and life direction. He includes mindfulness practices where they help with stress, sleep or staying present in difficult moments. Together these methods are used to tackle issues such as grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger and self-esteem.
Peter has a long list of specific interests he can address, including abandonment, attachment issues, adoption and foster care, autism and Asperger syndrome, and matters around kink and alternative sex culture. He also works with people facing divorce, domestic violence histories, codependency and other relational difficulties.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How his therapeutic approaches work for online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on the person and their experience. The counsellor listens and reflects rather than directing. This can help when people need space to sort through feelings around relationships, identity or grief.Cognitive behavioural therapy looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It gives simple, practical techniques to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. This approach is often used for anxiety, low mood, sleep problems and certain addictive behaviours.
Mindfulness therapy involves learning to notice thoughts and bodily sensations without immediate reaction. Short mindfulness practices can help reduce stress and improve sleep and concentration.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss your needs, goals and preferences and agree a plan together. That plan can change as you learn more about what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can be convenient for fitting counselling around work, travel or family commitments. They can also allow shorter check-ins when you need them and avoid the time taken to travel to an appointment.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
17+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression and addictions along with many other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his typical therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and person-focused, combining client-centred listening with CBT techniques and occasional mindfulness exercises.
How much experience does he have?
He has 17 years of professional experience supporting people with a range of emotional and relational issues.
Which credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with NCPS and works from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started with him?
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.
Online counselling is not emergency care. In an emergency call 999, or see the help numbers.