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Peter Garston, BACP
United Kingdom
Counsellor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT
- Client-centred
- Solution-focused
About Peter
Peter Garston is a counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), with four years of experience. He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem and related concerns. He also supports people with relationship and intimacy-related issues, LGBT concerns, ADHD, and life changes including fatherhood and cancer-related difficulties.
Peter takes a practical approach. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centred and solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on recognising unhelpful thoughts and testing different ways of responding. He aims to work at a pace that suits each person.
In conversation he helps people name patterns that keep problems going. He uses clear, structured tools from CBT when they fit, and shorter solution-focused steps to set manageable goals. He pays attention to how beliefs, habits and current stresses affect mood and behaviour.
Peter works in English and accepts international clients. He supports people dealing with bereavement, addiction, cancer-related strain, self-love and fatherhood issues as part of his practice. Practical coping skills and straightforward problem-solving are common parts of his work.
To begin he asks a few questions to match needs and preferences, then plans an initial session. He describes sessions as discreet and paced to the client, and encourages people to ask questions before booking.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Peter uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in a practical way online by helping people spot unhelpful thoughts, test new responses and build step-by-step coping strategies. CBT here focuses on short-term tools for anxiety, low mood and stress that can be practised between sessions.He also draws on client-centred methods, which mean the conversation is guided by the person's concerns and pace. Solution-focused work is used to set small, achievable goals and review progress across sessions. Both approaches suit people who want clear tasks and regular check-ins.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and what feels manageable, and then agree on methods and small steps to try. That collaborative selection is part of the first sessions.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so check the available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into work breaks, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Talk with the therapist about how sessions can be arranged to fit your daily routine and goals.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does he help with most often?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and self-esteem concerns. Relationship and intimacy-related issues, ADHD and life changes are also listed areas.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical style that highlights noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying new responses. He combines structured CBT techniques with client-centred listening and solution-focused steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of experience working as a counsellor. That span reflects the period noted in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients according to his profile.
What are the session formats and cost structure?
The profile does not list specific session formats. Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session as the next step.
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