Peter Banes

Member Status: Accredited

Member No: NCS17-04208

Location: Colchester

As an Person centered Counsellor based in Colchester and the surrounding areas I am here to help people who want to live their lives in a healthier way. To learn about themselves and to cope with issues past, present and future effectively.
I use a range of techniques to help people heal from past trauma and difficulties and lead fulfilling lives.

• Qualifications & Experience

  Certificate in Hypnotherapy and Counselling Skills (AIM award)
  Diploma in Counselling skills and Theory Level 4
  Understanding Autism – the Open university
  Safeguarding level 2 VTQ training – 3 hours work
  Managing money – NAS – 1 hour work.
  Health and safety basics
  Display screen equipment
  Fire awareness
  Assessing mental capacity
  Cyber Security awareness
  GDPR
  Lone working
  Manual Handling
  Prevent duty
  Stress awareness
  Safeguarding Children V4
  Safeguarding Adults (v2)
  Equality and Diversity
  Understanding Autism V5
  Managing Money (NAS)
  Suicide Prevention (zero suicide alliance)
• What I can help with

  • Abuse – Emotional, Physical, Sexual
  • Addiction (e.g. Alcohol, Computer games, Drugs, Food, Gambling, Sex, Smoking)
  • Ageing and related issues
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders
  • Bereavement / Loss
  • Bullying
  • Carers
  • Children / teenagers
  • Depression
  • Disability
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Driving tests
  • Eating disorders
  • Emotional issues
  • Exams
  • Family
  • Financial difficulties
  • Gender identity
  • Generally unhappy with your life
  • Job interviews
  • Mindfulness
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenting skills
  • Relationships
  • Relaxation
  • Self-defeating behaviours
  • Self-esteem
  • Self-harm
  • Sexuality Identity
  • Shyness / Social Phobia
  • Sleep
  • Stop smoking
  • Stress
  • Suicidal feelings
  • Trauma
• Languages Spoken

  • English