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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Workplace and career
About Peter
BACP counsellor based in the United Kingdom with nine years of professional experience, Peter McDermott focuses on stress, anxiety, self-esteem and life changes. He works with adults on practical issues such as career pressures, relationship strain, parenting challenges and workplace difficulties. Peter also addresses depression, grief, anger and concerns around body image and self-love.
Peter uses a mix of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential approaches. Sessions tend to emphasise clear conversation, practical steps and exploring values. He aims to help people notice unhelpful patterns, try small changes, and make decisions that fit what matters to them.
Typical sessions include talking through current problems, testing small behavioural shifts between meetings, and reflecting on what matters most to the client. Peter can also work on communication problems, guilt and shame, forgiveness, and coaching-style goals related to career or life transitions. The focus is on straightforward tools and steady progress rather than lengthy theory.
He accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally and conducts work in English. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, a short matching questionnaire is completed and a first session is scheduled using the See online therapy options button.
Peter describes the initial step into therapy as a practical decision. He helps people set goals, choose approaches, and monitor small changes so the work stays relevant to everyday life.
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How these approaches work in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and connect with their values. It emphasises small practical steps and willingness to act towards what matters, which can help with anxiety, stress and low self-esteem. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviours that keep problems going and testing new habits to reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Peter collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. He will review how techniques feel in practice and adjust the plan so sessions remain relevant and useful.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins between commitments, or letting people choose video or audio when that suits them best. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt pacing and homework tasks to suit remote sessions and to keep the work practical and goal-focused.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
9+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns can he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, grief and life changes, plus relationship, parenting and workplace issues.
What methods does he use in sessions?
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Existential approaches to shape the work.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of professional experience working with adults on emotional and practical problems.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I have sessions in other languages or from another country?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapy is provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I get started?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.