Peter Turner

• Stress and anxiety
• ADHD and focus
• Trauma and grief

About Peter

Peter Turner works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression and life changes using person-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches. He also helps with concentration and focus concerns linked to ADHD, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping and eating problems, anger, career questions and bipolar-related issues. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and has 11 years of professional experience.

His way of working is straightforward. Sessions focus on what matters to the person in front of him. He listens to practical problems and looks at everyday thinking and behaviour that influence mood and coping. He uses Client-Centred Therapy to follow a person’s priorities and CBT to spot and change patterns that cause difficulty.

In sessions he often combines reflective conversation with simple exercises. These can include noticing unhelpful thoughts, testing new behaviours and practising mindfulness tools for stress and sleep. The aim is to build clearer thinking and steadier routines that reduce overwhelm.

He commonly works with issues such as obsessions and compulsions, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, process addictions and seasonal affective disorder alongside more general concerns like isolation, impulsivity and money worries. He also supports people dealing with attachment and abandonment difficulties.

Peter practises in the United Kingdom and offers counselling in English. Fees vary with location and are arranged through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people choose the Talk to a counsellor online button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.

How his therapeutic approaches are used online

Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and following the person’s priorities, helping them to speak about issues and make decisions that matter to them. This approach supports people who need space to work through feelings such as grief, relationship strain or attachment difficulties.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic and compulsive behaviours, and can include homework between sessions.

Mindfulness Therapy involves simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and help with sleep and focus. These are short exercises that can be practised during the week alongside conversational work.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The counsellor will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most useful, and they will adapt the mix of methods as the client’s needs become clearer.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the available session formats before booking. Many people find online counselling easier to fit around work, caring duties and travel, and it can make brief check-ins or weekly sessions simpler to schedule. Registered or accredited professionals can offer a range of approaches remotely, and sessions can be arranged to suit everyday routines.

Topics Peter lists

• Stress and anxiety
• Self-esteem
• Depression
• Coping with life changes
• ADHD
• Addictions
• Relationship issues
• Trauma and abuse
• Grief
• Eating disorders
• Sleeping disorders
• Anger management
• Career difficulties
• Bipolar disorder
• Coaching
• Abandonment
• Attachment issues
• Avoidant personality
• Hoarding
• Impulsivity
• Isolation and loneliness
• Life purpose
• Men's issues
• Money and financial issues
• Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
• Panic disorder and panic attacks
• Paranoia
• Post-traumatic stress
• Process addictions
• Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
• Self-harm
• Self-love
• Social anxiety and phobia
• Workplace issues

Ways of working

• Client-Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness Therapy

Questions about Peter

Does he work with anxiety?

Yes. He works with stress and anxiety using person-centred and cognitive behavioural methods to address worrying thoughts and avoidance.

What kind of counselling does he offer?

He offers Client-Centred Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with mindfulness techniques included as appropriate.

How much experience does he have?

He has 11 years of professional work experience in the United Kingdom.

Is he registered with a professional body in the UK?

Yes. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

What languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I book sessions from outside the UK?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I get started?

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