I offer a safe, judgment-free space for people to explore whatever difficult experiences they may be going through. With over five years of experience as a counselor, I have learned that counseling works best when the person feels that they can say the unsayable.
Crucially, I don't tell people what to do, or even what they need to do. I believe that no-one knows the individual better than that individual themselves and the best thing I can offer is attentive listening and the ability to reflect experiences accurately and clearly, offering the perspective that might be hard to attain when you're in the middle of a situation.
My professional experience has taught when it works well counseling provides a way for a person to understand themselves and their situation better, and through that equip them to make clearer decisions and embrace change.
If all this sounds a little lofty, then rest assured that in person I am very down to earth. Entering into counseling for the first time is nerve-wracking enough without worrying about someone talking abstract psycho babble.
I am licensed in the UK with Over 10 years of professional work experience.
I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, & motivation, self esteem, and confidence.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Depression, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Self-harm
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy
BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP #381141
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Peter McShane. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I’ve been working with Peter for several weeks now and always found him to be direct, make me question myself where I need too and he has given me tools to cope with my anxiety and my complex situation. It’s a long journey of recovery but I am confident that in working with Peter we will get there. Highly recommend.
Written on Mar 23, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I’ve been working with Peter for over a year now and I couldn’t recommend enough.
Written on Feb 01, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Very professional and effective
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Peter for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Peter McShane is not just a huge asset to Better Help but one of my greatest inspirations.
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Peter for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Incredibly thoughtful, considerate and articulate. He really wants to get to the bottom of my concerns without simply giving me quick fix techniques. He challenges my responses and helps me consider alternative thought processes.
Written on Jun 04, 2024 after therapy with Peter for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and sleeping disorders
Very perceptive and insightful
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Peter for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management