Peter Hughes

Sessions are usually available within 10 days of enquiry, in-person in central Manchester, or online through Zoom, Meet, or Teams.

My office hours are 10:00 to 20:00 (8pm) Monday to Thursday. 

If you call during office hours it is likely I will be with a client, please leave a message to let me know its ok to call you back.

For EAP, organisational and executive coaching, get in touch to discuss your requirements and scheduling needs.

Hi, I'm Peter. I'm a qualified, experienced, BACP and BPS registered psychotherapist and coach.

After starting my counselling journey at a local recovery charity I worked as a team-leader at the mental health charity, Mind, overseeing the counselling and coaching services in the North West. 

I went on to study on Europe's first Positive Psychology & Coaching Psychology Master's degree, where my research on the psychological benefits of a sense of meaning in life, particularly for young people, was published in the European Journal of Applied Positive Psychology.

I now offer Positive Psychology coaching and person-centred therapy online and in-person in the centre of Manchester.

I love my work and helping people lead more meaningful, flourishing lives is a constant joy. Whether you're facing identity issues, struggling with change or on-going difficulties, or want to explore the deeper aspects of life, my doors are open.

My approach is positive, affirming, and asset-based which means we'll focus on building your resilience, sense of meaning, and psychological skills to help you help yourself long-term.

Our work together is strictly confidential and non-judgemental. You are the expert on your life and your experience, I'm here to spot patterns, ask the right questions, and reflect on what you bring to sessions so that we can unpack what's going on safely and effectively.

Sessions are typically 50 minutes, weekly, bi-weekly or monthly, but if you have different scheduling needs we can work something out.

My practice is LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse affirming and inclusive.

I follow the BACP Ethical Framework and have up-to-date insurance and ICO registration. I also have my own therapy, professional supervision and I stay up-to-date with CPD.

You can find my standard working agreements for both coaching and counselling ahead of your first session by visiting www.meaning.coach/docs

Our first session together will be a no-obligation chance for us to get to know each other and for us to establish what it is you want from counselling or coaching.

We'll spend some time going through our working agreement to make sure we're on the same page. I'll let you know all about my experience and what you can expect if we work together (things like confidentiality, etc.), and you can share what has brought you to the session today and ask as many questions as you have.

Ultimately, your first session is for you to decide whether me and my approach to our work is what you're looking for. If so, we can make further arrangements. If not, that's not a problem and I'll be happy to provide recommendations and referrals where appropriate.

I have an extensive FAQ section on my website that you might also like to read, and you can view my standard working agreement documents at www.meaning.coach/docs