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Paul Phillips, NCPS

Credentials
NCPS
Experience
6 years
Practising in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Sessions
Online only
Client ages
Adults, 18 and over

Works with Stress, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepression

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Paul Phillips offers straightforward, practical support for people feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety or low mood. He helps people talk through difficult emotions and confusing life changes so they can take small, manageable steps forward. Paul keeps sessions calm and direct, aiming to make conversations feel useful from the first meeting.

He draws on several ways of working to suit each person's needs. Client-Centred Therapy is used to listen closely and build trust, giving people space to say what matters.

Background and approach

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, helps spot unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that feed anxiety and depression. Paul also uses Solution-Focused and Psychodynamic ideas to look at strengths and recurring themes in a person's life. Paul has six years of practice experience in the United Kingdom and holds NCPS as a listed credential.

He works with a wide range of concerns such as grief, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and anger, as well as mood differences like bipolar and depression. He also addresses topics like body image, abandonment and fatherhood issues. Sessions can cover practical coping strategies and clearer ways to communicate, alongside exploring deeper patterns that affect mood and behaviour.

Paul adapts the pace to what each person needs, balancing short-term goals with longer personal work. Work is offered in English through video calls, phone, live chat or text messaging. The emphasis is on helping people move forward in ways that fit their lives and preferences.

How Paul’s approaches translate to online therapy

Paul uses Client-Centred Therapy to create a calm space where people can speak openly and feel heard. This approach focuses on listening, reflecting what matters and letting the person guide the pace of work. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, complements this by breaking down unhelpful thinking and trying small behavioural changes that can reduce anxiety and low mood.

Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. The therapist will talk through options, try methods that feel right and adjust based on what works. Some people begin with practical CBT exercises and later move into deeper psychodynamic themes, while others prefer steady solution-focused sessions to solve immediate problems.

Online formats offer practical benefits for this kind of work. Video calls let conversations feel close to face-to-face and are useful for longer sessions. Phone sessions are a good fit when bandwidth is limited or when being off camera helps someone concentrate. Live chat and text-based messaging suit quick check-ins, shorter reflections between sessions or people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, family and daily life while keeping the focus on progress and practical change.
What kinds of problems does Paul help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, plus addictions, relationship and intimacy issues and parenting concerns.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Paul combines a listening, client-centred approach with practical CBT techniques and solution-focused work to set short-term goals and build coping skills.
What is his professional background?
He has six years of experience working as a counsellor and uses a mix of Client-Centred, CBT, Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused approaches.
Where is he based and what credential does he hold?
He is based in the United Kingdom and lists NCPS as a credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he provide?
Paul offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
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?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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Experience
6 years
Registered with
NCPS
Languages
English

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