About Peter
Peter Garston works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief and depression. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, ADHD concerns and life transitions. Peter is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and offers a calm space for people to talk through difficult feelings.
He keeps sessions paced to the individual and focuses on what you want to change. Conversations are person-centred and practical.
Background and approach
Peter combines Client-Centred ideas with cognitive-behavioural tools and solution-focused techniques to suit different needs. In practice he listens for patterns that keep problems going, and looks for small changes that make daily life easier. For someone with anxiety that can mean learning simple thinking and breathing strategies.
For relationship or intimacy worries it might mean clarifying values and steps to improve communication. Peter has four years of counselling experience and works with people from varied backgrounds. He notes particular interest in supporting people affected by cancer, drug and alcohol addiction, fatherhood issues and building self-love.
His approach respects individual belief systems and cultural differences. To begin he invites people to ask questions and to take therapy at their own pace. He aims to help people find clearer ways to cope, to build confidence and to move forward from things that have felt stuck.
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, in their own terms. LGBT is the reason Peter is listed here; the rest shows what else Peter works with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Intimacy-related issues
- Self esteem
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Cancer
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Fatherhood issues
- Self-love
Approaches Peter lists
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening, empathy and meeting a person where they are; it helps people feel heard and to explore their values and choices. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at links between thoughts, feelings and actions and teaches practical strategies to reduce anxiety or depressive patterns. Solution-Focused Therapy emphasises small, achievable steps and aims to build on what is already working in a person's life.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and together decide which methods to use. That collaborative process allows the plan to change as progress is made and new priorities arise.
The original profile does not list session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also suit people who prefer not to be on camera or who need lower-bandwidth options, depending on what the therapist offers. Registered or accredited professionals can adapt techniques used in person to work well in remote sessions, while keeping focus on practical steps and problem solving.
Questions people ask about Peter
What concerns does Peter commonly help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, grief and depression, plus relationship and intimacy-related worries and self-esteem issues.
What is his typical therapeutic style?
His style is person-centred and down-to-earth, blending listening with practical tools drawn from cognitive-behavioural and solution-focused approaches.
How much counselling experience does he have?
Peter has four years of experience working with people in one-to-one counselling settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this counsellor?
He is listed as BACP with practice in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
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 and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Peter?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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