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- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship tools
- Grief and loss
About Philip
Philip Smyth is a BACP counsellor in the United Kingdom with four years' experience. He moved from a business background into counselling after personal experience with therapy, and now offers help for common life challenges including stress, anxiety, depression and relationship difficulties.
Philip draws on approaches such as Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic ideas and relationship methods to guide conversations. He uses straightforward talk to help people understand what they are facing and to explore practical steps forward.
Sessions focus on clear goals and real-life problems. Philip listens to the facts of a situation, helps identify patterns, and works with clients to try different ways of coping and communicating. He also supports people through grief, addiction concerns, low self-esteem and major life changes.
When relationships are a concern he uses tools from the Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy to address communication, trust and intimacy-related issues. That work aims to clarify interaction patterns and build more reliable ways of relating.
Philip’s background in business informs a pragmatic approach to career and coaching topics. He also attends to attachment issues, control and commitment concerns, body image and caregiver stress. Sessions are conversational and focused on the next practical step.
To start, people complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session. Philip accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
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How Philip uses therapeutic methods in online sessions
Philip works with Client-Centred Therapy to place the client’s concerns at the centre of each session. That approach means listening, reflecting and helping the person clarify what they want to change. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical strategies to alter mood and behaviour. Those techniques suit issues such as anxiety, depression and stress. The Gottman Method and Imago Relationship Therapy provide structured ways to address communication, trust and intimacy-related patterns in relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip will discuss options with each person and decide together what to try based on goals and preferences. He aims to adapt methods so they fit the client’s day-to-day life and the issues they bring.
The original biography states he has worked both face-to-face and online, but it does not list specific online formats. Please confirm current session formats before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they can fit therapy around work, reduce travel time, or use audio-only calls when bandwidth is limited. Philip will consider practical arrangements that help sessions fit into everyday routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, grief, addictions and self-esteem issues, among other life difficulties.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses client-centred listening alongside Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and psychodynamic ideas, with practical steps and conversation focused on current problems.
How much experience does he have?
Philip has four years' experience working with people after moving into counselling from a business background.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats does he offer?
The original biography mentions face-to-face and online work; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.