- Years in practice
- 9
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Self esteem
- Focus
- Career difficulties
About Peter
Peter McDermott is a counsellor who uses a practical, person-focused approach to parenting and life concerns. He combines approachable listening with structured tools to help people manage stress, anxiety and changes at work or home. He aims to make sessions straightforward and useful for busy parents.
He draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice thoughts and choose actions that match their values, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour.
Background and approach
He also works in a client-centred way, offering a respectful and non-judgemental space to reflect on what matters to you. Over nine years of experience has given him familiarity with common parenting pressures. He helps with low mood, grief, relationship strains, anger and building self-esteem.
He also supports people dealing with workplace issues and career questions. Sessions are conversational and practical. Expect a mix of listening, gentle challenge and concrete strategies you can try between meetings.
The aim is to find manageable steps that fit day-to-day family life. Peter is based in the United Kingdom and offers therapy in English. He accepts international clients and uses a flexible online format so parents can choose what works best for their schedule.
What Peter works with
Everything Peter lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Peter helps people with.
- 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 lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches for online parenting support
Peter commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choose actions that match their values. This approach can help parents clarify what matters most and take small steps towards those priorities.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which focuses on how thoughts, feelings and behaviours interact. CBT can help identify unhelpful thinking patterns and teach practical techniques to manage anxiety, low mood or stress in everyday family life.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences and together you will decide which methods to try. That collaboration helps shape a plan tailored to your situation rather than a one-size-fits-all prescription.
Online therapy offers several practical benefits for parents. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation without travel, phone sessions can fit into short breaks and require less bandwidth, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for quick check-ins or when typing out thoughts feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around school runs, work shifts and busy days while keeping the focus on useful, real-life changes.
Questions people ask about Peter
What kinds of parenting concerns are addressed?
He helps with common parenting pressures such as stress, communication problems, low self-esteem, grief related to family change, and anger. He also supports parents navigating workplace demands alongside family life.
What is the typical therapeutic style?
Sessions are collaborative and person-centred, combining active listening with practical tools. Therapy can include values work and cognitive strategies to change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has nine years of experience working with people on issues like anxiety, depression, career concerns and parenting stress.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP credentials as supplied in his profile.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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