- Uncovering unhelpful patterns
- Support with relationships
- Tools for daily life
About Philip
Philip Gilson-Smith is a counsellor who focuses on helping people uncover and change patterns that hold them back. He uses straightforward conversation to make sense of what is happening now and why it keeps repeating. Philip holds NCPS credentialing, which is shown as NCPS, and works from the United Kingdom.
He supports people facing anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement and relationship difficulties. He also helps with addiction, recovery from domestic abuse, confidence and self-esteem concerns. Parenting and family issues, career questions and life transitions are included among his areas of focus.
Philip pays particular attention to unconscious patterns that sabotage progress. He helps clients spot avoidance, control issues, attachment patterns and codependency so they can try different ways of responding. Work in sessions can include goal-setting and building practical tools for everyday life.
His practice draws on a mix of approaches such as client-centred methods, cognitive behavioural ideas, hypnotherapy, Jungian concepts and mindfulness. These are combined according to what each person needs rather than as a fixed package.
The tone in sessions aims to be collaborative and down-to-earth. People are invited to talk through the problems that matter to them, set realistic goals and practise new habits between meetings. To begin, clients use the site Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire before scheduling according to the counsellor's availability.
Approaches that suit online counselling
Client-centred therapy focuses on listening and responding to what matters to the person. It helps people feel heard and decide their own goals, which works well for relationship and self-esteem issues.Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It offers practical techniques for anxiety, depression and coping with life changes. Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce stress and improve focus.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The counsellor will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest a mix of methods to try. Decisions about which approaches to use are made together and can be adjusted as progress is reviewed.
Session formats are not specified in the supplied biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, shorten travel time and allow check-ins from different locations. Some people find remote sessions let them use brief check-ins or longer conversations at times that suit their routine.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does this counsellor support?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and relationship difficulties, plus addiction recovery, parenting and family-related concerns.
What is the therapy style like?
Sessions are collaborative and conversational, focusing on identifying unhelpful patterns and building practical steps forward.
What experience does the counsellor have?
He has five years of professional experience working in private practice in the United Kingdom.
What credentials and location are listed?
The profile shows NCPS as the supplied credential and the counsellor is based in the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and the counsellor accepts international clients.
What session formats are used?
The biography does not specify session formats, so please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs handled?
Costs vary with location and the counsellor's arrangements; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counsellor?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the counsellor's availability.