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Philip Craig, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - anxiety and relationships
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-informed work
About Philip
Philip Craig is an AASW social worker with five years of professional experience in Australia. He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, motivation, self-esteem and confidence, and depression. He also offers support for a wide range of related concerns such as grief, addiction, career stress and ADHD.
Philip uses straightforward, practical conversation to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and habits. He focuses on skills people can try between sessions. This includes noticing patterns, testing new behaviours, and checking what helps in everyday life.
Sessions are based on clear goals and simple strategies. Philip draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and attachment-informed ideas. He explains techniques in plain language and works through them step by step.
People meet to map out what matters most, then learn concrete ways to respond differently to difficult feelings. Philip offers exercises that target thinking styles, behaviours and relationships. He also guides people through ways to manage overwhelm and rebuild routine.
He aims to be direct and practical in sessions. Philip asks about current problems, what has been tried, and what might be realistic next steps. He uses short activities and reflections to track small changes over time.
How CBT, ACT and attachment ideas work online
Philip commonly uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and test small behavioural changes. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings and actions and is useful for anxiety, low mood and stress-related patterns.He also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT focuses on building psychological flexibility and practical steps that align with what matters to the person.
Attachment-informed work looks at patterns in close relationships and how early attachment experiences affect current responses. This approach is used to address relationship problems, intimacy-related issues and attachment concerns.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Philip works collaboratively to decide which methods suit the person's goals and preferences. He reviews progress and adjusts techniques as needed rather than sticking to a single model.
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins, and reduce travel time. A first session typically focuses on what matters most and sets clear, manageable steps to try between meetings.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem and related concerns such as grief, addictions and career stress.
How does he work in sessions?
Sessions focus on practical steps: noticing unhelpful thoughts, trying new behaviours and reviewing how those changes feel in daily life.
What is his background and experience?
He has five years of professional experience working in Australia and holds AASW accreditation.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He practises in Australia and is documented with the AASW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from overseas?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start if I want to try CBT-style work?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session to begin.
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.