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Philip Kemp, BACP

Philip Kemp is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction and relationship or intimacy-related worries.

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About Philip

Philip Kemp is a counsellor who supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction and relationship or intimacy-related worries. Philip also helps with LGBT concerns, gender dysphoria, family problems and self-esteem. He uses straightforward listening and practical conversation to help people find their feet again.

His style is warm and non-judgemental, with a belief that most people already have inner strengths they can build on. Sessions are an opportunity to talk about whatever matters to you in a calm, focused way.

Background and approach

Philip aims to offer honest reflection and gentle challenge where it helps. Philip’s approach is rooted in humanistic and person-centred ideas, with an interest in existential perspectives. He also works with trauma-focused methods and parts-based thinking from Internal Family Systems to help understand difficult patterns and painful memories.

He gained counselling experience in the statutory and third sectors, including work with an LGBTQ+ charity and the probation service. He now combines organisation-based work with a independent practice in Brentwood. Philip is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, abbreviated as BACP, and follows their ethical framework.

He keeps up with supervision and ongoing professional learning to refine his practice. Sessions are offered by video and telephone, and he uses conversational techniques alongside creative exercises when helpful. The focus is practical: what you want to change and how to get there, paced to your needs.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	390202	March 2026

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Sessions and payment

Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.

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Focus areas and approaches

Everything Philip lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
LGBT
Trauma and abuse
Grief
Depression
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Intimacy-related issues
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Attachment issues
Autism and Asperger Syndrome
BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Divorce and separation
Domestic violence
Drug and alcohol addiction
Emptiness
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Forgiveness
Gender dysphoria
Guilt and shame
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Jealousy
Life purpose
Men's issues
Midlife crisis
Money and financial issues
Mood disorders
Multicultural concerns
Paranoia
Post-traumatic stress
Prejudice and discrimination
Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
Self-harm
Self-love
Sexual assault and abuse
Sexuality
Social anxiety and phobia
Workplace issues
Young adult issues

Ways of working Philip names

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How Philip’s approaches work online

Philip draws on person-centred ideas and trauma-focused methods to guide online work. Person-centred or Client-Centred Therapy centres on listening and helping you find your own answers through empathetic, non-judgemental contact; it helps when someone feels stuck, low or unsure of themselves. Trauma-Focused Therapy looks at how painful events affect your thoughts, feelings and body, and uses careful, paced work to reduce distress and rebuild coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Philip will talk with you about your goals, life situation and how you prefer to work. Together you will try out methods and agree what feels most useful, adjusting direction as needed so therapy fits your needs and pace.

Online sessions use video calls, phone sessions, live chat or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video allows face-to-face conversation while phone sessions suit people who need lower bandwidth or a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging can be useful for brief updates, working through thoughts between sessions or when writing helps you express things more clearly. These options aim to make it easier to fit therapy around work, travel and family life while keeping a steady therapeutic process.

Frequently asked

What issues does Philip support?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction and relationship or intimacy-related concerns, plus LGBT and gender dysphoria matters and family problems.

How would you describe his therapy style?

Philip offers a warm, non-judgemental space with straightforward conversation and gentle challenge. He focuses on building a person’s own strengths and practical steps forward.

How much counselling experience does he have?

He has four years of experience, including work in statutory and third sector settings and time in independent practice.

What credentials and location are listed?

Philip is registered with the BACP, which stands for the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and practices in the United Kingdom.

Which languages are used in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging as ways to work together.

How are fees and payments handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and therapy uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin a course of sessions?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.