Peter Spanton

Peter Spanton supports people facing anger alongside related concerns such as stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, depression and relationship strain. He is Peter Spanton, BACP, and brings five years of practice helping people put words to difficult feelings and find better ways to cope. Peter aims to make starting therapy straightforward for someone who is worried or unsure.

In sessions he focuses on listening first and then working together on practical steps. He uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to spot unhelpful thought and behaviour patterns. He also draws on psychodynamic ideas to look at how past experiences shape current reactions.

Before moving into counselling Peter worked for many years in the restaurant industry and ran his own drinks company as creative director. That background gives him a grounded understanding of work stress and the pressure of juggling career and family demands.

Sessions tend to emphasise clear, short-term goals and real-life tools that can be practised between meetings. Clients are encouraged to bring everyday situations that cause anger, anxiety or low mood and to try small changes in how they respond.

Peter accepts international clients and works in English. Therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions according to availability.

How Peter uses talking therapies online

Peter uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic approaches in plain language to help people manage anger and related problems. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and testing small changes to see what helps in everyday life. It can be useful for anxiety, mood problems and many forms of addictive behaviour.

Psychodynamic work looks at patterns that repeat across relationships and time. This approach helps when old experiences seem to shape current reactions and when understanding those links can reduce emotional intensity.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that suit the person. He treats this as a collaborative process and adjusts the balance of practical skills and reflective work as therapy progresses.

Their biography does not list specific online session formats, so please confirm the available options before booking. Many people find online therapy helps fit sessions into busy lives because it avoids travel, can be scheduled around work, and makes it easier to have shorter check-ins when needed. Registered or accredited professionals can use different formats, so check which one is offered when you arrange your first appointment.