SL6, Maidenhead
I'm a psychologist and coach based in Holyport near Maidenhead in Berkshire.
I specialise in life issues such as fears, phobias, stress, anxiety, PTSI, anger, and communication and work with individuals as well as couples.
Whether you want help dealing with emotional issues or coaching to achieve personal goals, my aim is always to make you "fly solo" as quickly as possible.
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24 customer reviews
Sue
Peter was able to help me with some unresolved feelings after the deaths of several of my close relatives and a cancer diagnosis. I highly recommend him and his quiet, confident and incisive suggestions and advice. More...
DEBORAH JONES
Counselling
Thanks to Peter I was able to see where I was in my life and with the tools he gave me to move passed the obstacles that stopped me from moving on . I would thoroughly recommend his quiet kind and patient guidance to anyone who needs it More...
Stephen Murray Bullen
Counselling
Peter was very understanding and helped with my ptsd which has made my whole life so much better.
I could not thank him enough.
tracy herridge
Therapist
They are very professional and good at what they do
Brian Gough
Therapist
It was really helpful, I feel much better and it has helped me be able to deal with and work through my trauma, would definitely recommend
Leigh Findon
Therapist
I have had a few sessions with Peter and this has greatly helped with traumatic experiences from the past causing sleep issues and my needle phobia issues. I found peter to be open to email updates and the sessions were very productive. I am now able to tolerate exposure to needles when previously this was not possible. Great service and very helpful. I would recommend this service to anyone. More...
Leigh
Therapist
Session confirmed. This will start on Friday.
Mark
To put it simply Peter is fantastic!
I first spoke to Peter a few months ago and was instantly impressed by his professionalism and attention to detail.
Peter was able to break the situations that I described to him up and then pointed me in the direction to look at them from a different perspective. This has helped my positivity massively.
Peter’s friendly and calm approach instantly creates a stress free atmosphere. He is very approachable and takes his time to lend his services out of meeting time, when required.
I would highly recommend Peter to anyone.
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Christopher Moore
Therapist
Following a bad stroke six years ago, I had developed a phobia of walking by myself outside of my house.
When I walked with someone, and I put a couple of my fingers on someone’s extended arm, I walked with greater confidence, but I needed independence.
I was referred to Peter Abrahamsen, who worked with me, and he fixed me exceptionally quickly. I now go out by myself and feel confident in doing so.
I am very grateful to Peter for healing me.
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Chris Moore
I was referred to Peter Abrahamsen, who worked with me and quickly cured a phobia that I had acquired, following a bad stroke that I had several years ago. I have no hesitation in recommending Peter Abrahamsen, he is an excellent psychologist. More...
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Susan Mary Pitt
Therapist
I felt that I got on really well with Peter. He was easy to talk to and supportive. I will recommend him to others.
Laura Isabel Solano Quijano
Therapist
Talking to Peter has been an amazing experience. I was personally looking to get a different perspective in a few situations of my life and this is exactly what I’ve achieved with Peter so far. It is incredibly comfortable to talk to him and so easy to open up and share my thoughts and experiences and he’s made me see things in such a different light. He is great in identifying patterns or building up a picture from my scattered thoughts that somehow puts it all together and it all makes sense. Likewise, he identifies those things that I may not have realised from situations and gives a totally new perspective or highlights different ways in which to understand situations, issues and behaviours. He is also a person that listens without judgement and I feel like he genuinely has my best interest at heart. Its been a few weeks and I can already sense a change in the way I approach situations and my behaviours, and most of all, in the way I see things. I feel so much lighter and motivated after each session with Peter and I can’t wait to see all the positive effects that working with him will bring to my life! Thank you Peter for all you do, I totally recommend him!!! More...
Mandy
Counselling
Just by speaking to Peter my son already feels that Peter will be able to help him
Tom
Counselling
Peter really helped me get over some past trauma that was eating away at me. I found him easy to open up to and thanks to him I feel like I can finally move on from the past and live a fulfilling life.
Liz Barkes
Counselling
Finding Peter Abrahamsen was a very good day for me. I had recently had an unsuccessful overdose as thee was so much wrong in my life. Peter is so easy to talk to and his surprisingly different approach was an eye opener. We are picking away slowly at the many problems I have and are making progress More...
Vaughnique Keir
Therapist
Since working with Peter and BetterLives my life has changed significantly for the better, I now feel like I am in control of my life and I am loving the journey. Peter and I have developed a fantastic relationship since we've worked together and I feel like he genuinely cares and wants to help me better my life. He constantly encourages me to contact him with anything new that comes up in order for us to discuss and resolve in the upcoming session. He's extremely knowledgeable and compassionate. The thing that I have appreciated most about Peter is that he holds me accountable, and gives me practical tips so that I can do better in the future - without any judgement. Overall, since the sessions I am a much more confident and happy person. For that, I am extremely grateful. More...
Tari
Therapist
Working with BetterLives is amazing
Gloria Waterton
Therapist
Very friendly. Peter was easy to talk to. Would recommend
Gary
Therapist
I have only had two sessions with Peter so far but it has been worth every penny and minute. I was very sceptical about therapy and talking due to my pessimistic nature and low self esteem, confidence and anxiety but Peter is very easy to talk and open up to.
I've taken all advice on board so far and am starting to put into practice what I have learnt and I'm definitely on the up and in a much better place.
It's good to talk 😊
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Hannah
Therapist
Since meeting Peter my life has changed dramatically for the better. I spoke to a few people in what felt like an emergency cry for help and the moment I made contact with Peter despite the anti social hour I just knew I was going to be able to work with him. He has helped me look at how I view things and work specifically with grief and anger related to childhood trauma. My anger has lessoned dramatically since our sessions and I am more in control of my life. I have now moved on to couples therapy with Peter and my partner and I both have a good relationship with him. I cannot recommend Peter and Better Lives more. He really does make your life better. Thank you! More...
Hannah Bradley
I reached out to Peter when I was at an all time low with anxiety and anger out of control. Despite the anti social hour he was one of a few who responded kindly and really showed an understanding of what I was going through despite never having spoken to me. Since then my life has only improved. Meeting Peter has not only helped me but also my family as once I had managed to unravel my anger and anxiety problems I was then able to involve my partner and work at rebuilding some of the issues in our relationship. We both have a really good relationship with Peter and find his style of counselling really helpful. He helps you to break down the thought process of why you are behaving in a certain way and gives you alternative methods to try and fix negative behavioural patterns. We still have a way to go with our relationship but the improvement from our sessions has already made a huge impact to our daily lives. With regard to my initial emergency call out. I cannot thank you enough Peter. I have laid some demons I have been fighting with for a long time to rest and I cannot thank you enough for this! More...
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Hannah Bradley
I reached out to Peter when I was at an all time low with anxiety and anger out of control. Despite the anti social hour he was one of a few who responded kindly and really showed an understanding of what I was going through despite never having spoken to me. Since then my life has only improved. Meeting Peter has not only helped me but also my family as once I had managed to unravel my anger and anxiety problems I was then able to involve my partner and work at rebuilding some of the issues in our relationship. We both have a really good relationship with Peter and find his style of counselling really helpful. He helps you to break down the thought process of why you are behaving in a certain way and gives you alternative methods to try and fix negative behavioural patterns. We still have a way to go with our relationship but the improvement from our sessions has already made a huge impact to our daily lives. With regard to my initial emergency call out. I cannot thank you enough Peter. I have laid some demons I have been fighting with for a long time to rest and I cannot thank you enough for this! More...
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Sarah Hall
I first spoke to Peter on the phone as I was reaching out for help with depression and he has been recommended via Bark. He listened to me for about an hour. He was patient, kind, gentle, intelligent, empathetic, compassionate and genuinely seemed to care and to want to help. And he still is and does. Peter has been my 'life coach' for several months now. I call him that because not only does he listen, but he truly engages and offers insights, suggestions, follow up and advice. We talk online as he lives a distance from me, which means we can 'meet' when it suits me, but still maintain privacy. I am beginning to make progress and have noticed a shift in my thinking and thought patterns. Peter has definitely been worth the time and investment. More...
Andy
Therapist
Meeting Peter really helped me to get perspective in my life. He is brilliant at reading between the lines of emotional state and unlocking the true meanings and evidence behind our feelings and how they impact and consume us on a day to day basis. Ongoing sessions are helping me come out of an anxiety and depression state, and are starting to help me live the life I want, on my terms. This is creating huge benefits for my work and family life. Highly recommend reaching out to him! More...
What do you love most about your job?
Seeing my clients grow in conficence and seeing how their stress levels go down as they get rid of their anxieties, fears, phobeas and PDSD
What inspired you to start your own business?
The desire to help individuals improve their lives as I was once helped on the way to a better and far more enjoyable life
Why should our clients choose you?
Personal and down to earth approach.
Integrety. I will never drag our counselling or coaching beyond what is necessary for my clients to "fly solo"
Membership of the British Psychologial Society ensures adherence to ethical guidelines.
I am happy to work over the phone or online.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I can work with you via Zoom or Skype. WhatsApp is also possible
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
My office is spacious enough to maintain the required distance between client and therapist. I provide a health questionnaire to be filled in on arrival. Hand sanitasier is available. Track and trace QR code is available
Life coaching
Helping clients setting realistic and achievable goals and creating a route map of getting there. By using Thought Field Therapy I can resolve emotional blockages that get in the way of achieving the desired outcomes
Counselling
I specialise in anxiety based issues and use a combination of CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) and TFT (thought field therapy). CBT is effective in reality checking negative thoughts and changing behaviour to a more positive approach to life. TFT is a gentle and quick way of reducing or curing fears, phobias, PTSD and other anxiety related issues.