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Peter Parknas, BACP

Credentials: BACP
Experience: 7 years
Practising in: United Kingdom
Languages: English, Swedish
Sessions: Online only
Client ages: Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression ADHD

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Peter Parknas uses a mix of attachment-based, client-centred and cognitive behavioural approaches to help people move past painful patterns. He aims to make sessions feel straightforward and practical. Peter is based in the United Kingdom and holds BACP accreditation.

He speaks English and Swedish and has seven years of clinical experience. Peter focuses on everyday problems that can feel overwhelming. He helps people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression.

He also supports those facing relationship strains, intimacy issues, parenting pressures and grief.

Background and approach

He works with people affected by trauma, abuse and issues linked to ADHD and LGBT concerns. His work often looks at how past relationships shape current feelings. Peter helps people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of responding.

He also uses practical techniques from cognitive behavioural work to manage anxiety, mood and unhelpful thinking. Sessions aim to be collaborative and down to earth. Peter listens without judgement and invites people to set goals that feel meaningful.

Conversations move at the client’s pace and practical steps are offered between sessions when useful. People can explore deeper questions about life purpose, attachment wounds, guilt and shame, or problems like infidelity and control issues. He also addresses communication problems, family of origin issues and cultural or multicultural concerns.

The aim is to help people rebuild confidence and find clearer ways forward.

How attachment and practical therapy work online

Attachment-based work looks at how early relationships shape how people connect now. Online sessions can help identify attachment patterns and practise different ways of relating. Client-centred therapy puts the person’s experience at the heart of the work, with the counsellor listening, reflecting and supporting each person to find their own answers. Cognitive behavioural therapy focuses on specific thoughts and behaviours and offers practical exercises to reduce anxiety and change low mood.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Peter will work collaboratively to decide which methods suit a person’s goals and circumstances. That decision is based on needs, preferences and what feels workable for the individual rather than a fixed formula.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging. Video calls let people see facial cues and use exercises together, while phone sessions use less bandwidth and are easier on the go. Live chat and messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or when writing helps organise thoughts. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, travel or family commitments and allow ongoing support across different locations.

What concerns does Peter work with?

He supports people with stress, anxiety and depression plus relationship and family problems. Other focus areas include trauma, grief, ADHD and intimacy-related issues.

Which therapeutic approaches does he use?

Peter draws on attachment-based work, client-centred practice and cognitive behavioural therapy. He adapts these to suit each person’s needs and goals.

How much experience does he have?

Peter has seven years of experience working with a range of emotional and relational concerns in the United Kingdom.

What are his credentials and where is he based?

He is registered with the BACP and is based in the United Kingdom.

Can I work with him in my language?

Sessions are offered in English and Swedish. He also accepts international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

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

How much do sessions cost?

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

How do I get started?

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Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Family conflicts

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 7 years
Registered with: BACP
Languages: English, Swedish

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Peter Parknas, BACP

Background and approach

How attachment and practical therapy work online

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Others working with stress, anxiety