Peta Carmock, PACFA

Peta Carmock is a counsellor with nine years' experience who helps people who feel overwhelmed, stuck or worn out. She offers a calm, down-to-earth way of working that aims to make it easier to talk about hard things. Many seek her out for stress, anxiety, grief, relationship strain and life changes such as burnout or chronic health challenges.

Peta draws on her own lived experience to offer a warm and non-judgemental space. Sessions focus on what matters to each person and on practical steps they can use between meetings. Conversations tend to be steady and grounded, with a focus on clear tools rather than jargon.

Her approach blends several evidence-informed methods, including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and client-centred listening. These methods are used flexibly to help with mood, worries, coping skills and getting unstuck from repetitive thinking.

Peta also supports people dealing with trauma and loss, addictions, intimacy-related concerns and ADHD, as well as areas like self-esteem, parenting stress and work-related pressure. She pays attention to attachment and abandonment issues and to how chronic illness or caregiving can affect wellbeing.

If someone wants practical strategies along with steady emotional support, Peta aims to tailor sessions to individual needs. The emphasis is on collaboration - working out what will help now and what can change over time.

Therapeutic approaches and how they fit online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thinking and focus on actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and gives clear strategies to change patterns like overthinking and avoidance. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on being listened to without judgement, helping people find their own pace and solutions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences and daily demands and then suggest which methods might suit. This is a collaborative process so adjustments can be made as things progress.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions helpful because they fit more easily around work, appointments and caregiving. Online meetings can make it simpler to check in on a shorter break, reduce travel time and allow steady continuity of care when life is busy. Appropriately qualified professionals can use these approaches effectively at a distance while helping clients practise tools between sessions.