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Paul Phillips, NCPS
United Kingdom
Counsellor - anxiety and depression
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Client-Centred work
- Solution-Focused steps
About Paul
Paul Phillips is a counsellor (NCPS) with six years' experience based in the United Kingdom. He works with people who are dealing with anxiety, depression, anger, grief and addiction, and with concerns such as self-esteem, relationship and intimacy issues. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical steps to manage daily difficulties.
He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centred, psychodynamic and solution-focused ideas. That means conversations can include looking at thought patterns, trying small experiments to test unhelpful beliefs, and exploring life events that continue to affect mood and behaviour. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what helps now.
Paul describes his style as collaborative. He listens to what matters most and suggests approaches that fit the immediate problem. Work may include short-term goal setting, tools for managing panic or low mood, and strategies for improving sleep, eating or addictive behaviours.
He has spent six years building this practice and supporting people through change. That experience informs practical approaches to issues such as bereavement, trauma, parenting strains, and relationship difficulties. His background includes work with a wide range of concerns rather than a single specialism.
For anyone considering a first session he asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule an appointment. The process uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, with fees varying by location.
How his approaches work for online sessions
Paul often combines Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and client-centred ideas in online work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts, testing them with small experiments, and building coping skills for anxiety, low mood and stress. Client-Centred Therapy emphasises listening and following what the client says matters, which can help people feel heard and then move on to practical steps.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He will discuss your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. The work is collaborative - you and the counsellor agree what to try and check whether it helps as you go.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier fitting of appointments into a busy day and options for shorter check-ins when needed. The original biography indicates virtual counselling is offered, but does not list specific formats here, so confirm the available session types before booking. Online work can make it simpler to attend when travel or time are barriers and can support steady progress through focused exercises and regular reviews.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions and related issues such as sleep and eating difficulties.
How does he use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
He uses CBT to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with practical behavioural experiments and coping strategies.
What is his experience in counselling?
Paul has six years' experience working with a range of concerns and has developed practical methods for managing emotion and behaviour.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is listed with the NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions charged?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time and costs vary depending on location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.