Peter Upton
Psychotherapist and Counsellor
I am a qualified psychotherapist and counsellor registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy and have many years experience working in private practice and in the NHS.I have been in private practice in Richmond and Twickenham, south-west London, working with clients in both short-term and open-ended therapy, for 5 years. I offer therapy face to face and online.
About Me
Professional Registration:I am a registered psychotherapist with the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.I qualified as a humanistic psychotherapist with an MA in Gestalt Therapy after completing training with the Gestalt Centre London, a training organization accredited by the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy. My practice is bound by the code of ethics of those organizations.I am committed to equal opportunity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, marital status, disability, race, religion, gender or sexual orientation. I am fully insured.I also have an MSc in Behavioural Chamge and a BSc in Engineering and Social Sciences.
What are therapy and counselling?
My approach to therapy is both analytical and attentive to human experience. This allows you to pay attention to your present experience, identify patterns of behaviour and links with your past, so that you can begin to put the pieces of your life story together. For many, therapy is supportive, nurturing, fascinating, and empowering.I work with a wide range of issues offering individual sessions to help you understand and improve your relationship with yourself, whether you are facing daily challenges or deep struggles.I have extensive experience working with clients struggling with a range of difficulties, including stress, depression, low self-esteem, anxiety, panic attacks, disturbed sleeping patterns, bereavement, anger issues, obsessive-compulsive behaviours, relationship problems, difficult and painful thoughts and feelings, and issues around their own personal development and fulfilment.
Contact
We start with a conversation.I offer a free 20-minute online call to get a sense of what you’re looking for and whether this way of working feels right for you. There’s no pressure to commit, just a chance to see how it might be to work together.From there, we can decide on the most suitable way of working.SessionsSessions are available in person in Richmond upon Thames or online.FeesTherapy sessions (50 minutes): £80If cost is a concern, you’re welcome to mention this when you get in touch. Where possible, we can explore options together.
Thank you
I try to respond to all enquiries within 24 hours.