Peter Garston, BACP

Peter Garston is a counsellor based in the United Kingdom who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief and depression. He also supports people dealing with trauma, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem struggles, ADHD and the challenges of major life changes. Peter lists cancer, drug and alcohol addiction, fatherhood issues and self-love among his additional focus areas. He works in English and accepts international clients. Peter uses a blend of humanistic approaches and cognitive behavioural work to shape each session around the person in front of him. Sessions start with what the client wants to change and move at a pace that feels manageable. He aims to create space for people to talk through feelings and practical problems without pressure. In practice he draws on Client-Centred Therapy to focus on what matters to the individual, and on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thinking and test different ways of coping. Solution-Focused Therapy helps set clear, short-term goals and small steps forward when clients want practical change. These methods are mixed to suit each person rather than following a single script. Peter holds BACP, which indicates registration with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. He has four years of experience working with adults on the issues listed above. His approach values cultural background and individual beliefs when planning sessions. If someone is unsure whether this feels like the right fit, Peter encourages an initial conversation to ask questions and check how he might help. He invites potential clients to make contact to find out more and arrange the next steps.

How Peter's approaches work in online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience and priorities. The therapist listens without judgement and follows the client's lead, which helps when people want space to talk through feelings or identity questions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions and tests small behavioural changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. Solution-Focused Therapy zeroes in on clear goals and practical steps, which can be useful when someone wants quick, actionable progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about their goals, preferences and what has or hasn't helped in the past. Together they will decide which methods to try and may adjust those as therapy continues, keeping the process collaborative and goal-aware.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and avoiding travel time. Online work can make it easier to maintain continuity when life becomes hectic or when someone is travelling. Confirm the available session options before booking so arrangements match daily routines and technical needs.