- Years in practice
- 4
- Registration
- BACP
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Grief
About Philip
Philip Smyth trained as a counsellor after a career in business and now brings four years of clinical experience to his practice. He works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. Philip also supports people with relationship concerns, family difficulties, grief and issues around intimacy and addictions.
He describes his own route to therapy as personal motivation to help others. That lived experience influences his style - warm, straightforward and practical.
Background and approach
Sessions aim to help people spot patterns, try small changes, and build confidence over time. Philip uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person. He draws on client-centred work to prioritise what matters to the client.
He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to tackle unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and psychodynamic ideas to look at deeper patterns that repeat across relationships. Couples may work on communication, repairing trust and strengthening emotional connection using methods informed by the Gottman Method and Imago relationship ideas.
He also offers help around parenting concerns and caregiving strain, focusing on clear steps people can try between sessions. Philip offers sessions online and by phone as well as live chat and text-based messaging, which can suit different rhythms and needs. He accepts clients from the United Kingdom and internationally and conducts sessions in English.
If someone prefers a supported, non-judgemental approach, Philip aims to make the first contact straightforward and respectful.
What Philip works with
Everything Philip lists, in their own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Philip helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Philip lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each counsellor names and does not check training records.
How these approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy places the person's experience at the heart of the session. The therapist listens closely and helps each person identify what matters most to them, which can be useful for issues such as low self-esteem, grief or coping with change.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. It uses practical exercises and experiments to reduce worry, lift mood and change unhelpful habits, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression and stress.
Philip also uses relationship-informed methods drawn from the Gottman Method and Imago ideas to help couples work on communication and rebuild trust. These approaches offer clear exercises and conversations that can be practised between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the process and will be decided collaboratively. The therapist will talk through goals, preferences and what has or hasn’t helped before, then adapt methods as therapy progresses.
Online work is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text messaging to provide flexibility. Video lets pairs or individuals see each other and work through exercises together, while phone sessions allow a simpler check-in with less bandwidth. Live chat and messaging can suit short updates, ongoing coaching or days when a text-based check-in fits a busy schedule. These options help people fit therapy into work, family life and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Philip
What kinds of concerns does Philip help with?
He works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and grief. He also supports people facing relationship problems, addictions, family conflict and parenting concerns.
What is Philip's therapeutic style like?
Philip offers a warm, straightforward approach that focuses on practical steps. He aims to help people spot patterns, try small changes and build confidence between sessions.
How much experience does he have?
Philip has four years of experience working with clients in both face-to-face and online settings. His prior business background informs a down-to-earth style.
What credentials and region are listed?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, listed as BACP, and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English and Philip accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with Philip?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button and completing a short matching questionnaire. After that you can schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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