Peter Coffey, BACP

Peter Coffey is a non-binary therapist (they/them) who helps people move past problems or come to terms with them. They work with members of the LGBTQ+ community, people with autism and ADHD, and those who are questioning whether they belong in those groups. Allies are also welcome.

They practice from a person-centered stance, prioritizing attentive listening, helping clients name and understand their feelings, and offering models and frameworks that can clarify patterns and choices. They do not offer diagnoses or give unsolicited advice, and they do not ask questions simply to satisfy curiosity or to push clients into actions. Clients are encouraged to point out when the therapist misses the mark.

With six years of experience, Peter brings a calm, respectful approach to work with concerns such as stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, anger, depression, ADHD, gender dysphoria, issues around sexuality and kink, isolation or loneliness, and challenges faced by men and people in non-monogamous relationships. They are a member of the BACP - the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - a professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists.

Peter aims to earn trust, especially from people who have had negative therapy experiences in the past, and invites those ready to begin to take the next step toward clearer understanding and change.

Client-Centered Support and Online Access

Peter practices from a client-centered perspective that places the person in the lead. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathetic listening, validating each person’s experience, and helping clients discover their own solutions - it is well suited to work on relationship challenges, identity questions, and emotional struggles such as anxiety or grief. In session they help clients identify feelings and offer simple models to make sense of difficult patterns, which can be especially helpful for people with ADHD or autism who are seeking clearer self-understanding.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Peter works collaboratively to tailor methods to each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. They encourage open conversation about what is or is not helping and adjust the way they work as the relationship develops.

Online therapy with Peter is offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home, during work breaks, or while travelling within the therapist's service area, and they support ongoing, consistent care even when in-person meetings are not possible.