Peter Spanton, BACP

Peter Spanton is a UK-based therapist with five years of professional experience and credentials from the BACP, the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, which is the professional body for counsellors and psychotherapists in the United Kingdom. He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship difficulties and anger, as well as a range of related concerns such as drug and alcohol addiction, process and sex-related addictions, sexual assault and abuse, loneliness, guilt and shame, and midlife issues.

Drawing on a background in business, including many years in the restaurant sector and time as creative director of his own drinks company, he brings a practical understanding of how workplace pressure and professional obligations can affect mental and emotional wellbeing. That experience informs a pragmatic, empathetic approach to care, particularly when navigating work-related stress or impulsivity.

He aims to create an open, supportive environment where thoughts and feelings can be explored without fear of judgment. Combining evidence-informed methods with an interest in personal history and patterns of behaviour, he works collaboratively with clients to clarify goals and develop coping strategies. Peter accepts international clients and offers flexible remote session formats to fit different needs and lifestyles.

Therapeutic approaches and online care with Peter Spanton

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and developing practical strategies to manage symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, compulsive habits and stress. It is typically goal-oriented and works well for people seeking tools to change patterns that maintain distress.

Psychodynamic Therapy explores how past experiences, relationships and unconscious patterns influence current feelings and behaviours. This approach can help when working through trauma, relationship difficulties, feelings of emptiness or longstanding emotional patterns that affect self-esteem and decision making.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Peter works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals and preferences. He tailors the balance between practical skills and deeper exploration according to what a client hopes to achieve.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit support around work, family and travel. These remote options help widen access to licensed professionals and allow continuity of care even when schedules or locations change.