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- Client‑centred therapy
- Self‑esteem and confidence
- Grief and trauma
About Peter
Counsellor (BACP), 13 years' experience. Peter McShane helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns using a client-centred way of working that emphasises listening and reflection.
Peter keeps sessions straightforward. He focuses on careful listening rather than telling people what to do. He reflects what clients say and helps make patterns or options clearer so decisions can feel less overwhelming.
In practice he works with common life challenges such as low self‑esteem, coping with change, grief, addiction, and issues linked to intimacy and sexuality. He also regularly addresses sleeping and eating problems, anger, work and career worries, and compassion fatigue. Self‑harm is listed as an additional focus area.
His approach is rooted in client‑centred therapy. That means attention to the person’s own priorities and experiences. Sessions are conversational, with the counsellor offering observations and reflections to help people think things through.
Peter’s background includes over a decade of professional work in the United Kingdom and registration with the BACP, the accrediting body named in his details. He aims for grounded, plainspoken sessions rather than clinical jargon. If a parent is nervous about a first appointment, he keeps the first meeting brief and practical to reduce pressure.
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Client‑centred work and what online sessions involve
Client‑centred therapy puts the person’s own experience at the centre. The therapist listens closely, reflects back what is heard, and helps the client notice patterns and choices. This approach is often used for anxiety, low self‑esteem, relationship concerns and coping with life changes.That same client‑centred stance guides how the therapist will approach online sessions. He will work collaboratively to identify which ways of working suit the client, and adapt sessions to goals and preferences. Deciding on pace, topics and the form of support is a shared process rather than a fixed plan.
Practical benefits of online working include fitting sessions more easily into a busy week and reducing travel time. It can also make shorter check‑ins simpler to arrange around work or family commitments. The exact session formats offered are not specified in his biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Registered or accredited professionals often use online sessions to keep therapy accessible and to maintain regular contact between meetings.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems can he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns plus self‑esteem, addiction, grief, eating and sleeping issues, anger, career worries, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Self‑harm is listed as an additional focus area.
What is his therapeutic style?
He uses client‑centred therapy, focusing on attentive listening and reflective feedback rather than giving direct advice. Sessions are conversational and aim to clarify a person's own priorities.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 13 years of professional experience working in counselling settings in the United Kingdom.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the BACP and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I need to do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.