Peter Appleton Dip. Counselling, NCS accredited, DHP, MNCH, AfSFH

Training, qualifications & experience

I have worked in Mental Health in the NHS for 34 years and am familiar with a wide range of challenges and difficulties.  During this time, I developed services for the homeless and have specialised with working with people with addictions. For the last 15 years I worked as a specialist with people with eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, Binge Eating Disorder, EDNOS). I am used to working with families  and have extensive experience working with a family therapy service.

I completed my training as a counsellor in 1997 and have worked with people to overcome depression, anxiety and stress related disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder, survivors of abuse and relationship difficulties.

In 2003 I gained a Diploma in Advanced Mental Health Studies (eating disorders) at Birmingham University.

In 2014, I qualified as a Solution Focused Hypnotherapist.

Within my role in the NHS, I have lectured and run many workshops in Universities and  at Conferences for a range of professionals and have acted as a advisor and supervisor to professionals from a variety of disciplines in the NHS and associated services.

I currently teach Continuous Professional Development courses on Eating Disorders to a wide range of professionals.

Further information

I am married and my children have now grown up and left home. I am disabled and have restricted mobility (so please give me time to answer the phone!).  I am a late onset musician - having only discovered  my musical flare later in life. All of which acts as testimony to my own ability to continue to overcome obstacles, adapt and grow as a person.

• Also registered with Hypnotherapy Directory