Peter McDermott

Peter McDermott is a counsellor who uses approachable, person-focused work to help people make changes in their lives. He draws on nine years of experience in the UK and treats people with respect, sensitivity and compassion. He aims to tailor the process to each person so sessions feel relevant and manageable.

In practice he draws on therapies that help people notice what matters to them and act on it, challenge unhelpful thinking, and use a warm, accepting relationship as the starting point for change. That mix suits issues such as stress, anxiety, depression and workplace difficulties. Peter also supports people with body image concerns, low self-esteem and feelings of guilt or shame.

He works with people facing life shifts like grief, parenting strains and relationship worries. Sessions also cover practical areas such as career questions and communication problems. Peter uses coaching elements where helpful to focus on goals and next steps.

People can expect a collaborative approach that balances practical tools with space to reflect on values and meaning. He adapts pacing so each session fits the individual, and he helps people build manageable ways to cope between meetings.

To begin, clients use the site process to match with him and schedule sessions according to availability. He offers sessions in English and accepts international clients.

How approaches like ACT and CBT work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck, and then take small steps that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and body image worries. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions interact and offers practical strategies to change patterns that keep someone feeling stuck. It is often used for stress, depression and workplace problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, and then try methods collaboratively. Sessions can shift over time as priorities change, combining techniques so they fit the person rather than forcing a single model.

The original biography did not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work and family life, reduce travel time and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It can also make it simpler to use written exercises, homework and goal-tracking between meetings. Registered or accredited professionals can help adapt exercises and the pace of sessions to suit each person’s day-to-day life.