Woodrush Place, Saint Mary's Island, Chatham ME4 3BB, UK
Therapy, counselling and life coaching
Compassionate, non judgmental person centred psychotherapy and counselling support combined with life coaching
Who Am I?
I’m Pete and welcome to Mental Change,
I am a psychotherapist, counsellor, and coach mentor,
My work is shaped by both professional training and real-life experience. I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, understand your challenges, and begin to move forward in a way that feels right for you.
My journey hasn’t been conventional. From a young age, I trained in martial arts, which taught me discipline, resilience, and the importance of the mind-body connection. Alongside this, I experienced challenges growing up, including exposure to trauma, violence, and addictive behaviours. With the consistent support of my close family, I was able to navigate those experiences and develop a deeper understanding of people, emotions, and behaviour.
At sixteen, I was involved in a serious hit-and-run accident while riding my motorbike. Although I walked out of hospital that night, the long-term impact on my body changed the direction of my life.
After losing my main mode of transport and unknowingly suffering psychologically from the trauma of the accident I left my college course and went to work in the city of London in an office, commuting on trains and buses for eighteen months.
At eighteen, I had plans to join the Royal Engineers, but was advised I would need major surgery due to my injuries suffered in the motorbike accident. After carefully weighing up the risks, I chose a different path and continued in the workforce instead.
I went on to build a career across a range of industries, eventually becoming self-employed in the building trade.
Later, following another life-changing accident that left me paralysed, I was faced with rebuilding my life in ways I had never imagined. Through determination, adaptability, and the right support, I regained independence and discovered a new sense of purpose.
That purpose led me to retrain in psychotherapy, counselling, coaching, and mental health.
Today, I combine my qualifications with lived experience to support others through their own challenges. I understand that life can be complex and at times overwhelming, but I also believe strongly in the ability to adapt, grow, and create meaningful change.
My approach is client-centred, practical, and compassionate. I work alongside you at your pace, helping you build clarity, resilience, and confidence in yourself and your future.