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Philip Smyth, BACP

Philip Smyth is a counsellor who moved from a business background into therapy after his own experience with talking therapy.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Grief
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About Philip

Philip Smyth is a counsellor who moved from a business background into therapy after his own experience with talking therapy. He has four years' experience and offers both face-to-face and online work. He uses what he learned personally and professionally to help people who are struggling to make that first approach to support.

Philip keeps sessions straightforward and practical. He helps people talk through stress, anxiety and low self-esteem. He also supports those dealing with depression, grief, addiction and major life changes.

Background and approach

Relationship difficulties are a clear focus, including communication and rebuilding trust. In couples work he draws on methods that help partners understand each other and improve day-to-day connection. He also spends time on attachment questions and intimacy-related concerns.

Parenting strain, caregiving stress and family conflict are part of his repertoire. Philip uses a range of therapeutic styles to match what each person needs. That includes client-centred conversations, cognitive behavioural ideas and psychodynamic thinking.

He aims to keep sessions clear and collaborative, with practical steps to try between meetings. He offers sessions in English and accepts people living outside the United Kingdom. Sessions can be by video, phone, live chat or text messaging.

If someone is new to counselling, he encourages a short conversation to see if the fit feels right before committing to ongoing work.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	393399	December 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

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Therapeutic approaches for online support

Philip often uses client-centred work, which means listening closely and following what matters most to the person. This style helps people feel heard and identify the changes they want to make. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, is applied to spot unhelpful thinking and try practical experiments to reduce anxiety or low mood. It suits people who want structured ways to tackle specific problems.

Philip also draws on relationship-focused methods to help partners improve communication and trust. These approaches look at patterns between people and introduce new ways of talking and behaving that can ease conflict and boost intimacy. Choosing the right approach is part of the work itself and he treats that choice as a joint decision based on needs, goals and preferences.

Online sessions give flexibility for busy lives. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when that feels useful. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging suit people who prefer to write or who want more frequent, brief contact between sessions. This range aims to make it simpler to fit therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked

What kinds of problems does Philip work with?

He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem, as well as grief, addictions and family conflict. Relationship difficulties and intimacy-related issues are also a focus.

What is his therapeutic style like?

Philip takes a straightforward, collaborative approach. Sessions are practical and conversational, with ideas to try between meetings.

What experience does he bring?

He has four years of clinical experience and moved from a business background into counselling after positive personal experience with therapy.

What credentials and location are listed?

Philip is listed with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP, and he practises in the United Kingdom.

Can sessions be held in other languages or countries?

Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.

Which session formats are available?

He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How are costs and billing handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.

How do I begin working with him?

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