- Warm and practical
- Couples and individuals
- Client-centred approach
About Philip
Philip Smyth is a counsellor with four years' experience who moved into therapy after personal challenges revealed the value of talking. He previously worked in business and now offers therapy to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression and relationship concerns. He uses his own experience to stay grounded and approachable in sessions, and he speaks English. Philip holds BACP, which is recorded here as his credential.
Philip helps with a wide range of issues including low self-esteem, grief, family conflict and addictive behaviours. He also supports people facing career changes, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues and coping with life changes. He works with couples on trust, communication and emotional connection.
His practice draws on Client-Centred Therapy alongside other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy and psychodynamic ideas. In conversation this looks like a focus on listening, understanding personal history, and trying practical steps together to change patterns.
Sessions tend to be collaborative and paced to the individual. Philip aims to help people find their own strengths rather than offering quick fixes. He acknowledges therapy can feel difficult at first and seeks to make the process as straightforward and respectful as possible.
If you are considering support, Philip invites you to begin with a short questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to his availability.
How Philip blends different approaches online
Philip draws on Client-Centred Therapy, which prioritises the client's perspective and relies on listening and empathy to help people make sense of their difficulties and find their own solutions. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is also part of his work and brings practical tools to challenge unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, useful for anxiety, low mood and stress. The Gottman Method influences his work with couples by emphasising communication skills and rebuilding trust and connection.Choosing the right approach is part of the therapy journey. Philip works collaboratively, discussing goals and preferences with each person or couple and adjusting methods as sessions progress. He aims to combine listening with practical steps so the plan fits what someone wants to achieve.
The profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm the exact options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, avoid travel time and choose a quieter moment for a check-in. Some people find phone sessions need less bandwidth, while video sessions can help maintain eye contact and non-verbal connection; Philip will discuss what works best for you when you arrange the first meeting.
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Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem and grief, and addresses relationship concerns, family problems, addictions and intimacy issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred style that focuses on listening and understanding, with practical elements from other approaches to help change unhelpful patterns.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years of practice working with individuals and couples after a career in business and personal experience that led him into therapy work.
What credentials and location does he have?
His listed credential is BACP and he is based in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live abroad or prefer another country?
He accepts international clients and offers services in English.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify current session formats, so please confirm exact options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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