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Philip Kemp, BACP

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

Works with Stress, AnxietyLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

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Philip Kemp is a counsellor who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression and grief. They also support those dealing with trauma, addiction, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem concerns, career worries and coping with big life changes. Philip has particular experience with LGBT matters and gender dysphoria.

Philip works in a warm, non-judgemental way that aims to make people feel heard. Sessions focus on what matters to the person and on practical steps they can try between meetings.

Background and approach

Philip sees therapy as a collaborative process where the client’s voice leads the work. Their practice is rooted in humanistic and client-centred ideas. This means Philip offers acceptance and genuine curiosity while also gently challenging patterns that hold someone back.

They draw on trauma-focused methods to help process harmful experiences when needed. Philip also uses existential ideas to help people find meaning and direction during difficult periods. Internal Family Systems techniques inform work with parts of the self that feel stuck or in conflict.

These approaches are mixed to suit each person rather than applied rigidly. Philip is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and has four years of practice experience. Sessions are offered in English by video calls, phone, live chat or text-based messaging.

International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and arranges sessions after the Start Therapy process on the site. Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time, with fees that vary by location and therapist availability.

How these approaches work online

Client-Centred Therapy places the person’s experience at the centre of the work. The therapist listens without judgement and helps people find their own solutions, which can suit issues like low self-esteem, relationship worries and life direction.

Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing past harmful events. It uses careful, paced techniques online to reduce distressing symptoms and to help someone feel more able to cope with triggers and memories.

Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be a joint decision. Philip will discuss goals, preferences and practical needs, then suggest which methods to try first. Sessions can be adjusted as therapy progresses so the work stays useful and relevant.

Online therapy gives flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone sessions use less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging can suit shorter check-ins or times when writing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy around work, travel or caring duties while keeping the focus on the therapeutic work.
What concerns does Philip help with?
Philip works with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, and supports people with trauma, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Work is warm and non-judgemental, led by the person’s priorities, with gentle challenge and practical tasks between sessions.
What is Philip's background and experience?
They have four years of practice experience and have worked in statutory and third sector settings, including LGBT services and the probation service.
What credentials and location are listed?
Philip is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and operates from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be held by video call, phone session, live chat or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
What steps are involved to start therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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Experience
4 years
Registered with
BACP
Languages
English

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