Steve Peters


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About me
I'm a qualified and experienced therapist working in comfortable rooms in London. My approach is very much interactive, where you're truly heard in an empathic, non-judgemental way, while also supported and challenged to move beyond old, self-defeating patterns. My aim is always to provide a safe, warm and trusting space where you feel able to share whatever you're going through.
As an integrative counsellor, I use a range of therapeutic techniques to best meet the unique individual needs of each person I work with. My approach is informed by elements of Humanistic, Psychodynamic and CBT theories, and I offer Trauma-informed Somatic tools and techniques when appropriate. Most importantly, I will be fully present and engaged with you throughout the process.
Our focus may be on earlier experiences which have shaped your way of being in the world, or it may be more effective to look at the here and now. Often it can be both. Together we will work on processing painful feelings, exploring underlying issues and past experiences, developing more effective coping tools, and finding new perspectives which can unlock the door to a more fulfilling, meaningful and contented life.
Therapy can be short term or open-ended depending on each client’s needs.
Some of the issues I regularly work with include:
Anxiety; Anxiety can severely affect our ability to function and enjoy our lives, and can be exhausting and isolating. We will identify the triggers and underlying causes while exploring more effective coping strategies.
Conflict Avoidance/People-pleasing; These patterns limit our choices and mean we’re often just surviving rather than thriving. We can work towards finding a more authentic way of being which can lead the way to becoming the person we want to be.
Trauma; Working with PTSD or Childhood/Developmental trauma, requires great care. I have a thorough training in trauma therapy, which includes somatic resourcing tools for emotional regulation, essential for the work to be safe and effective.
Performers/Creative Arts; Having spent many years in the music and theatre industries, I have an experiential understanding of some of the issues unique to this lifestyle. I often work with musicians, actors & other performers/creators to explore their personal challenges.
Boarding School issues; Through my work with ex-boarders, I’ve become increasingly interested in how early detachment from the family home and the need to find strategies for survival can mean it is difficult to form close, intimate relationships later in life.
Life transitions; At times we may face significant changes in our lives. Bereavement, illness, divorce, career change or moving location can be emotionally challenging, bringing up feelings of loss, sadness, insecurities and fears. Therapy can help explore these changes and what they mean for you as you find ways to adapt to a new life.
I have worked as a counsellor for a number of agencies and charities. Currently, alongside my private practice, I work as a bereavement counsellor, helping people who are coming to terms with grief and loss.
My learning is ongoing, as I continually work to develop and deepen my knowledge and experience through further professional training.
Please contact me for a free initial conversation, where you'll be able to ask any questions you might have about the process. Then, if you feel ready to, we can arrange a first session.
Training, qualifications & experience
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
Level 5 Diploma in Somatic Trauma Therapy
Bereavement Training, St Christopher’s Hospice
Registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychology (BACP).
BACP Certificate of proficiency
I also have a BA Hons in English with Social Science and a Diploma (LTCL) from Trinity College of Music
I have worked as a counsellor for a number of agencies and charities. Currently, alongside my private practice, I work as a bereavement counsellor, helping people who are coming to terms with grief and loss.
My learning is ongoing, as I continually work to develop and deepen my knowledge and experience through further professional training.
Member organisations

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Accredited register membership

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Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
I also work with issues specific to performers and creative artists
Therapies offered
Fees
£65.00 - £80.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Face to face counselling from £75-£80 per 50 minute session depending on location/time
Online counselling from £65 per 50 minute session
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