Counsellor profile
Philip Smyth, BACP
Based in United Kingdom ยท 4 years of experience
Counsellor for relationships and life stress
Continue with PhilipAt a glance
- Registration
- BACP, United Kingdom (393399)
- Qualifications
- BACP
- Experience
- 4 years
- Languages
- English
- Based in
- United Kingdom
Details come from information Philip supplied to BetterHelp.
- Stress and anxiety
- Couples communication
- CBT and client-centred
About Philip
BACP. 4 years' experience. Philip Smyth works with people on stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, self-esteem and related issues using a mix of talking therapies he prefers to fit the person.
Philip moved into counselling after a period in business and after experiencing the benefits of therapy himself. He uses what he learned from that change to help others. He has supported clients with depression, low self-esteem, family conflict, addictions and faith-related difficulties.
He also works with couples on repair and communication. Philip uses approaches that include Client-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, the Gottman Method, Imago Relationship Therapy and psychodynamic ideas. He aims to help people improve trust, emotional closeness and day-to-day interactions.
Sessions focus on talking through current problems and practical ways to change patterns that keep those problems happening. He combines listening with straightforward suggestions and exercises people can try between sessions. Philip describes his work as collaborative and goal-focused when appropriate.
Philip practises in the United Kingdom and offers work in English. He has experience with a wide range of concerns such as parenting stress, attachment issues, body image, infertility-related strain, guilt and shame, career concerns and coping with life changes.
If someone wants to begin, they choose the online counselling options button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The site uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
Therapeutic approaches and how online counselling fits
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on listening and responding to what the person brings, helping them feel heard and understood and encouraging their own solutions. It suits people wanting a supportive space to talk through feelings and personal concerns.Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours keep problems going and uses practical exercises to try different ways of responding. It is often used for anxiety, low mood and stress-related problems.
The Gottman Method is a relationship-focused approach that helps couples improve communication, resolve conflict and rebuild trust. It uses specific tools to change how partners interact day to day.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. Philip will work with each person to agree what methods to try based on their goals and preferences. That discussion is collaborative and may change as work progresses.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking since the biography refers to both face-to-face and online work but does not list formats in detail. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counselling around work, childcare and travel, and they can be useful when people prefer a shorter check-in or a session without needing to be on camera. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists use online work to reach people who cannot attend in person.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief and self-esteem, among other concerns listed in his profile.
What is his therapeutic style?
He combines client-centred listening with practical techniques from cognitive behavioural and relationship approaches.
How much experience does he have?
He has four years' experience working with clients following a career in business.
What professional credential does he hold?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, shown as BACP.
Can I work with him if I live outside the UK?
International clients are accepted; sessions are offered in English.
What session formats does he offer?
His original biography mentions both face-to-face and online sessions; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and fees vary with location.
How do I start working with him?
Select the See online counselling options button, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Checking a registration
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