Profile / United Kingdom
Peter Spanton, BACP
United Kingdom
BACP counsellor - Anxiety and Addictions
See online therapy options- CBT and psychodynamic
- Work stress experience
- Supports addiction recovery
About Peter
Peter Spanton is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship strain and anger. He also supports those dealing with loneliness, guilt and shame, emptiness, impulsivity and questions about life purpose and men's issues.
Peter keeps sessions practical and focused. He helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits, try different ways of responding, and track small changes over time. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that keep problems going.
Before training as a counsellor he worked in the restaurant sector and ran a drinks company as creative director. That background informs how he approaches work-related stress and the pressures of running a business. He can talk in plain terms about time management, burnout and workplace anxiety.
In sessions he aims to combine clear strategies with time to reflect on deeper patterns. That means working on immediate coping skills, and also looking at how past experience and relationships shape current reactions. Sessions are direct and conversational, with practical steps to try between meetings.
Peter offers support for a wide range of addictive behaviours including drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions and sex addiction, as well as recovery after sexual assault. He accepts international clients and conducts work in English. Before booking, confirm the current session formats he offers through the platform.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT focuses on clear steps to change thinking and behaviour. It helps with anxiety, mood problems and many types of addictive behaviour by teaching practical strategies and exercises to test between sessions. Psychodynamic therapy looks at patterns that come from past relationships and experiences and how they influence current reactions; it helps when people want to understand recurring themes or emotional triggers.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk through your goals, symptoms and preferences and agree which methods to try. Sessions can combine CBT techniques with psychodynamic reflection, changing the emphasis as needs evolve.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce time spent travelling, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer not being on camera and that can be arranged if supported. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists commonly offer online sessions that mirror in-person work, while focusing on practical steps you can apply in daily life.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he usually help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues and anger. He also focuses on loneliness, guilt and shame, impulsivity and life purpose questions.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in sessions?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and habits and to test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and steps to try between meetings.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of counselling experience and a background in the restaurant and drinks industries. That experience informs his approach to work-related stress.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is BACP registered and based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages does he work in and does he see international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options on the booking page before scheduling.
How are costs handled?
Session cost varies with location and uses a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. Check the platform for exact pricing details.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.