- Stress and anxiety
- Eating concerns
- Evening and weekend slots
About Peter
Peter Henry is an AHPRA-credentialled counsellor with six years of practice supporting men’s wellbeing, stress, anxiety, eating concerns and depression. He approaches therapy as a collaborative process and believes people are the experts in their own lives. He aims to help clients take small, manageable steps toward clearer thinking and steadier moods.
He keeps sessions practical and grounded. Conversations focus on what is causing distress now and on skills that can be used between sessions. He encourages clients to notice strengths and to build on them. The work moves at a pace chosen by the client.
Peter uses several evidence-based methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Attachment-Based approaches. He also draws on client-centred ways of working and elements from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy when helpful. These approaches are adapted to the person in front of him rather than applied in a one-size-fits-all way.
Men’s health and communication are particular interests. He supports people who are questioning their life direction, struggling with relationship communication, or trying to manage emptiness, guilt or shame. He also works with people experiencing obsessive thoughts, panic attacks, social anxiety and personality-related concerns.
Evening and Saturday morning appointments are offered to fit around busy schedules. Sessions are conducted in English and Peter practises in Australia. To begin, people use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling a session.
How therapy approaches work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match personal values. It can be useful for anxiety, low mood and problems where avoidance is keeping life smaller. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) focuses on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, teaching practical strategies to reduce anxiety and lift mood. It commonly helps with panic, social anxiety and repetitive thinking. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns and can help with communication problems, emptiness and relational concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods make the most sense for their goals and preferences. This is a collaborative conversation and may change over time as priorities shift.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit counselling around work and family commitments, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when life is busy. It can also let people use approaches like ACT and CBT in everyday settings, practising skills between sessions to see what helps.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does this counsellor help with?
Peter works with stress, anxiety, eating concerns and depression, and supports issues like panic, obsessive thoughts, social anxiety and communication problems.
How would you describe the counselling style?
The style is collaborative and practical, focusing on small steps and skills you can use between sessions. Conversations centre on the problems that matter to you now.
How much experience does this counsellor have?
He has six years of professional experience working in Australia with a range of mood and anxiety difficulties.
What credentials and location are listed?
Peter is credentialled with AHPRA and practices in Australia.
Are sessions offered in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside Australia book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are session costs handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What do I do to start counselling with this practitioner?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.