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Phillipa Whitehead, BACP

Phillipa Whitehead offers support for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression and addictions.

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About Phillipa

Phillipa Whitehead offers support for stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, low self-esteem, depression and addictions. She also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleeping problems, parenting strains, anger, career challenges, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue and ADHD. Phillipa is named on the BACP register as MBACP and works from the United Kingdom.

She aims to provide a calm, non-judgemental space where people can speak openly and at their own pace.

Background and approach

Sessions focus on helping someone feel heard, to make sense of difficult feelings, and to find practical steps forward. Phillipa often works with people who feel stuck, who are facing a current crisis, or who want to process past trauma. Her main style is person-centred, which means the client leads the pace and agenda while the counsellor offers respectful support and reflection.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to introduce tools for changing unhelpful thought patterns and for setting clear, achievable goals. Over 11 years she has worked with adults across different settings, supporting a wide range of concerns including abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, chronic pain and caregiver stress.

Phillipa adapts each session to the person in front of her and to the goals they bring. Sessions are conducted in English and Phillipa accepts international clients. If you want to explore starting therapy she asks prospective clients to use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to her availability.

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Registration

Body	Registration number	Expires
BACP	147010	October 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.

Cost Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.

Focus areas and approaches

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Ways of working Phillipa names

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How Phillipa's approaches translate to online work

Phillipa uses person-centred methods and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to guide online conversations. Person-centred work focuses on listening, reflecting and letting the client set the pace, which can suit people who need space to talk and be heard. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy offers simple, practical techniques to notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns and to build coping skills, which can help with anxiety, low mood and stress.

She also draws on solution-focused ideas to set short-term goals and track small changes. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client will discuss goals, preferences and what feels most helpful, then adapt the work as it progresses.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so please confirm available options before booking. Many people value online therapy because it can fit more easily around work and family life, reduce travel time and make scheduling simpler. Online sessions can also allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited or for conversations without video when that suits the person better.

Frequently asked

What concerns does Phillipa help with?

She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief and low self-esteem, among other concerns listed in her profile.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach is mainly person-centred, with a focus on listening and helping you lead the pace of sessions. She also uses CBT and solution-focused techniques when helpful.

How much experience does she have?

Phillipa has 11 years of professional experience working with adults in a variety of settings.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is listed as MBACP, a BACP Therapist and works from the United Kingdom.

Which languages are supported and can she work internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are costs handled?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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