Peter Gratrix, BACP

Peter Gratrix brings seven years of practice in the United Kingdom to his counselling work. He uses a respectful, sensitive style and aims to meet people where they are. He emphasises practical, individualised conversations and encourages clients who are taking the first step towards change.

Peter helps people manage stress and anxiety and talk through grief and loss. He also supports those struggling with low self-esteem, motivation, confidence and depression. His scope includes concerns such as compassion fatigue, addictions, bipolar difficulties, and coping with life changes.

He works with relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting and fatherhood concerns, and family problems. Additional focus areas listed include veteran and armed forces issues and trichotillomania. He also notes work with ADHD and coaching-style support for practical goals.

Peter draws on client-centred ways of working and mindfulness to shape sessions, alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused methods. Sessions are shaped around each person’s needs and pace. He aims for clear goals and realistic steps rather than overwhelming plans.

People who value straightforward conversation and a practical focus may find this approach helpful. He asks clients to be part of choosing the direction of therapy, with plans adjusted as progress is made. Booking starts with a short questionnaire and then scheduling to suit therapist availability.

How his approaches translate to online therapy

Client-Centred Therapy puts the person's own goals and experience at the centre of sessions. The counsellor listens carefully and follows what matters most to the client, which can help with confidence, relationships and life changes. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple ways to notice thoughts and bodily feelings without getting swept away by them, and can be useful for anxiety, stress and sleep difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Peter will work with each person to decide which methods match their goals and preferences. That choice is collaborative and can change as progress is made or needs shift.

The original biography does not list which remote formats are used, so confirm the available session types when you book. Many people find online options help fit counselling into a busy day, reduce travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Online sessions can allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove the need to commute so therapy fits around work and family commitments.