Online therapy · United Kingdom In crisis? Call 116 123 (Samaritans, free, any hour)
Browse profiles
Home Counsellors Peter Spanton
Portrait of Peter Spanton

Directory entry

Peter Spanton, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseDepression

Ready when you are

Peter sees clients through BetterHelp. Answer a few questions to ask about starting - free, and no commitment.

Get started with Peter

Affiliate link. We will earn a commission if you sign up, at no cost to you.

Peter Spanton helps people who are struggling with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression, relationship problems and anger. He offers a calm, non-judgemental space to talk through difficult feelings and to make sense of repeating patterns. Peter is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

He draws on five years of professional experience working with people facing drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions such as gambling and pornography, and sexual addiction.

Background and approach

He also supports those coping with sexual assault and abuse, feelings of emptiness, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation and social anxiety. Peter blends Cognitive Behavioural Therapy with psychodynamic ideas. He uses practical tools to manage symptoms alongside time to understand where problems began.

Sessions focus on clear steps you can try between meetings, and on talking about life events that shape current behaviour. Before becoming a counsellor he worked in the restaurant sector and ran a drinks company as creative director. That background gives him experience of workplace stress and the pressures of running a business.

He draws on that understanding when people bring work-related anxiety into sessions. People find his approach straightforward and down-to-earth. He aims to help clients set realistic goals, try small changes, and notice progress.

Starting therapy is hard, and he offers practical support to keep you moving forward.

How CBT and psychodynamic work online

Peter uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviours. CBT involves short practical exercises and experiments that people can try between sessions to reduce anxiety, manage mood and address addictive behaviours.

He also uses psychodynamic ideas to look at patterns that repeat over time. This approach helps people understand how past experiences shape current responses, which can be useful for trauma, relationship difficulties and persistent feelings like emptiness or guilt.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. He will discuss goals and preferences and agree on a plan together. That collaborative process might mean leaning more on practical CBT tasks for some issues, and on exploring past events for others.

Online therapy offers flexibility for different needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions suit those with limited bandwidth or who prefer not to be on camera, and live chat or text messaging can be used for shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, family and travel while keeping continuity of care with registered or accredited professionals.
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship issues and anger. Additional focus areas include drug and alcohol addiction, process addictions and sexual assault and abuse.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He combines practical techniques with exploratory conversations. Sessions mix symptom-management tools and reflection on past experiences that influence current behaviour.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional experience and previously worked in the restaurant industry and as creative director of a drinks company. That background informs his understanding of work-related stress.
What accreditation does he have and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Can sessions be held in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for sessions?
Sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions charged and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of focus

What this therapist works with

Most often

Also listed

Therapeutic approaches

Experience
5 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

Contacting Peter

Peter takes enquiries through BetterHelp. You answer a few questions about what you are looking for, then arrange sessions if it seems like a fit. Browsing costs nothing and you are not committing to anything by reading this page.

Contact Peter

We will earn a commission if you sign up through our link, at no cost to you.

Others working with stress, anxiety

See all →
Contact Peter