Peter Cockersell DPsych, PgC, MSc, FRSA

Peter is a UKCP-registered Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist with almost 20 years post-qualification experience in the NHS, voluntary and private sectors; prior to coming to CHT, Peter worked in homelessness for over 20 years, specializing in complex needs, latterly as a consultant and trainer with Intapsych Ltd, and previously as Director of Health & Recovery for St Mungo’s; as well as psychotherapy, he also has qualifications in adult education and leadership.

Peter was one of the originators of the Psychologically Informed Environment (PIE) approach and a co-author of the DCLG-published national guidance; he is a member of the Royal College of Psychiatrist’s committee on Enabling Environments, a founding member of the Faculty of Inclusion and Homeless Health, and a Director of The Consortium of Therapeutic Communities. He has a long track record in delivering services focusing on recovery, client involvement, and psychologically informed approaches to working with people with complex needs and experiencing social exclusion, and has published a book on this as well as various articles and book chapters.