Peter McDermott, BACP

9 years in practice

Peter McDermott is a counsellor who centres his work on helping people find meaning and direction.

License and registration

BACP: 393877 · expires March 2026
Years in practice: 9
Languages: English

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About Peter

Peter McDermott is a counsellor who centres his work on helping people find meaning and direction. He uses straightforward conversation and practical tools to help clients manage stress, anxiety and life changes. Peter holds BACP and has nine years of experience in the field.

He mixes existential ideas with cognitive and acceptance-based strategies to help people who are struggling with depression, low self-esteem and workplace pressures. Sessions focus on what matters to the individual and on small, achievable steps that fit everyday life.

Background and approach

Communication problems, body image concerns and guilt or shame are common topics he addresses. Peter often uses elements of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice their thoughts and commit to actions that reflect their values. He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to break unhelpful thought patterns and on client-centred principles to keep the conversation warm and non-judgemental.

This blend supports work on relationships, parenting stresses, grief and anger. He aims to make therapy feel practical and approachable. People can expect clear goals, honest conversation and exercises to try between sessions.

Peter welcomes international clients and conducts sessions in English. To start, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then arrange sessions that suit their schedule. Costs vary by location and a subscription model is used, which can be cancelled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Peter lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Parenting issues
Anger management
Coaching
Body image
Communication problems
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
Self-love
Workplace issues

Approaches Peter names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Peter blends existential therapy with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people examine meaning, values and the choices they make. Existential work invites people to reflect on purpose and responsibility, which can be useful when coping with life changes or a loss of direction. ACT focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings and then taking committed steps that match personal values, often helping with anxiety and depression.

The therapist treats finding the right approach as a shared task. He will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. Together, they check progress and adapt the plan so the work stays relevant and practical for the client.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to fit different routines. Video is useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions suit people with limited bandwidth, live chat lets clients check in quickly during a busy day, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between meetings. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping the focus on achievable change and meaningful progress.

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Questions people ask

What issues can Peter help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, plus career and workplace concerns. He also supports people facing grief, relationship strain, parenting stress and anger.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Peter combines existential reflection with practical therapies. Sessions are conversational, values-focused and include exercises to try between meetings.

How much experience does he have?

He has nine years of experience working with a range of common mental health and life issues.

What credentials and where is he based?

He is BACP and practises from the United Kingdom.

Which languages and international work are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin therapy with him?

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