Peter Plaistowe , BACP

Peter Plaistowe is a qualified counsellor who has worked therapeutically since 2017, bringing an empathetic, respectful approach to every client relationship. He places emphasis on creating a supportive space where people can safely explore thoughts, feelings, and experiences, believing that a strong therapeutic alliance is the foundation for meaningful change.

His practice includes extensive work with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, workplace difficulties, lack of motivation, and bereavement, with particular experience in bereavement linked to substance misuse. He supports clients through life transitions and crises, helping them reflect on the past to gain clearer self-understanding and to take practical steps forward.

As an integrative counsellor he draws on a range of evidence-based techniques to tailor therapy to each person's needs, using elements from person-centred, psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, and transactional analysis approaches. He offers both short-term and longer-term therapy to match the scope of the issue at hand, and is available to arrange a complimentary 20-minute phone call to discuss a potential client’s needs. He holds BACP credentials, indicating recognition by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Integrative techniques and accessible online therapy

Peter commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, which helps people identify unhelpful thinking and behavioral patterns and develop practical skills to manage symptoms like anxiety and low mood. He also uses person-centred work, offering a warm, non-judgmental stance that supports clients to explore their feelings and find their own solutions. In some cases he incorporates psychodynamic ideas to help uncover recurring patterns rooted in past relationships and experiences, useful for clients interested in deeper self-understanding.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is collaborative - Peter works with each client to determine what feels most helpful based on their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so the work remains responsive and relevant.

Online therapy with Peter is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from wherever a client is located within the United Kingdom, and allow therapy to fit around work, family, and other commitments.