Peter Gratrix

• Mindfulness therapy
• Client-centred work
• Solution-focused goals

About Peter

Peter Gratrix works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression and self-esteem by using person-centred conversation and practical techniques. He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, with seven years' professional experience in the United Kingdom.

He focuses on clear, person-centred work that lets people set the pace. Sessions generally involve listening, reflecting and identifying simple, practical steps. Peter uses mindfulness and solution-focused ideas to help people notice what is happening and try small changes between sessions.

Clients come with many issues, including compassion fatigue, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood matters, career questions, bipolar mood challenges, ADHD and trichotillomania. He also works with people affected by trauma, abuse, and veteran or armed forces issues. The emphasis is on concrete goals and achievable coping strategies.

Peter draws on motivational interviewing to support people who want to change habits or find direction. He aims to help people clarify what matters to them and build on existing strengths. Work can include short-term solution-focused sessions or longer conversations depending on need.

Sessions are conducted in English. International clients are accepted. To begin, the service asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session via the site button.

How Peter applies therapeutic approaches in online sessions

Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and reflecting. The counsellor follows the person's lead, asks open questions and helps people explore what matters to them. This approach suits people who want a respectful, conversational way to work through feelings.

Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. These are used to notice patterns of thought and reduce unhelpful reactivity, which can help with anxiety, stress and sleep problems.

Motivational interviewing supports change by helping people weigh options and find their own reasons to try something different. It is often used when someone wants help with motivation, habits or addictions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what has worked before, then suggest which methods to try. This is a collaborative process and can be adjusted over time.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and support regular check-ins. Some approaches, such as short solution-focused meetings or guided mindfulness exercises, are straightforward to use in remote sessions and can be planned to suit everyday life.

Topics Peter lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Grief
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Compassion fatigue
• Addictions
• LGBT
• Relationship issues
• Family conflicts
• Trauma and abuse
• Intimacy-related issues
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Parenting issues
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coping with life changes
• Coaching
• ADHD
• Family problems
• Fatherhood issues
• Veteran and armed forces issues
• Trichotillomania

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Mindfulness Therapy
• Motivational Interviewing
• Solution-Focused Therapy

Questions about Peter

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. Anxiety and stress are listed among his main areas of work and he uses mindfulness and practical steps to help manage symptoms.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He uses client-centred counselling alongside mindfulness, motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods.

How much experience does he have?

He has seven years of professional experience working with people in the United Kingdom.

Is he a registered professional in the UK?

He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) as stated in his profile.

Can I see him if I live outside the UK?

Yes. The profile indicates that international clients are accepted and sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How much do sessions cost?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

Use the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.