- CBT and client-centred
- Six years' experience
- Virtual counselling available
About Paul
Paul Phillips is a counsellor who helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, stress, low mood or life changes. He speaks plainly and listens closely so clients can talk through what matters most. Paul aims to make first steps feel manageable and clear, not rushed or confusing.
He draws on several approaches to match the person's needs. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thinking and develop new coping steps. Client-Centred Therapy focuses on giving people space to be heard and understood. He also uses Psychodynamic and Solution-Focused ideas when they suit the work.
With six years of experience, Paul has supported people through grief, relationship difficulties, addiction concerns and other painful life events. He describes his work as collaborative - working together to set goals and try practical changes between sessions. Paul also helps where issues relate to self-esteem, body image, parenting pressures and anger.
Sessions are offered in English and take place in the United Kingdom. His credential is NCPS, which is presented as given in his profile. He offers virtual counselling and asks people to check session options when arranging appointments.
To start, a short matching questionnaire is completed and clients can schedule according to the therapist's availability. Paul encourages straightforward questions about how he works so people can judge if he feels like the right fit for them.
Approaches that guide online counselling
Client-Centred Therapy puts the person at the heart of the work. The counsellor offers a non-judgemental space and listens to help clients make sense of their experience and decide what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at patterns of thinking and behaviour and helps people try practical steps to reduce anxiety and improve mood. These methods are often used together to combine listening with action.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Paul will talk with each person about their goals, symptoms and daily life, and then suggest ways of working that fit. That decision is made together and can change as progress is made or needs shift.
The profile states that virtual counselling is offered, so check the available session options before booking to confirm what formats are currently provided. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also allow people to join from quieter surroundings or when they prefer not to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists usually discuss practical arrangements at the first booking to make sessions work around everyday life.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What problems does Paul commonly help with?
He supports people experiencing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem and depression, as well as issues like addictions, relationship strain and parenting pressures.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
Paul works collaboratively and listens closely, using clear, practical steps alongside reflective listening to help people move forward.
What background does he bring to sessions?
He has six years of experience working with a wide range of concerns and draws on different therapy models to suit each person.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
His listed credential is NCPS and he works from the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The profile notes that virtual counselling sessions are provided, and it asks people to confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.