Paul Phillips, NCPS
Paul Phillips is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety and depression.
About Paul
Paul Phillips is a counsellor who focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety and depression. He speaks plainly and listens closely so people can say what matters. Sessions aim to help someone understand what is happening and find practical steps forward.
He works in a calm, non-judgemental way and encourages open conversation. Paul meets clients where they are and helps them set small, achievable goals. Conversations look at both current difficulties and the life events that contributed to them.
Background and approach
Paul draws on a mix of approaches to suit each person’s needs. He uses client-centred work to keep the pace set by the client and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy to break unhelpful thinking and habits. He also uses psychodynamic ideas and solution-focused techniques when these will help move things forward.
With six years of practice, Paul has guided people through grief, addiction issues, relationship problems and low self-esteem. He describes his role as a collaborative one - listening first, then offering tools and options. That means sessions can include practical exercises, reflective discussion, or short-term problem solving depending on what a person needs.
Sessions are offered in English and take place online by video, phone, live chat or text messaging. Paul works with adults who want support with life changes, emotional pain, or coping strategies, helping them build clearer steps for day-to-day life.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| NCPS | NCS20-01639 | October 2026 |
Registration details are as listed on the counsellor's public profile. You can check any number with the registering body.
Sessions and payment
Sessions are held online through our partner platform, by video, phone or messaging depending on the counsellor.
Costs are shown on the partner platform before you commit. If cost is a concern, ask about reduced-fee options.
Focus areas and approaches
What Paul works with
Everything Paul lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Paul lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Existential 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.
Online support
Finding the right approach is part of the work itself. Paul will discuss different ways of working and agree a plan with each person, adjusting methods to match goals, preferences and the issues they want to address. This is a collaborative process where the client and counsellor decide together what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat or text-based messaging. Video is useful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues, phone calls are a good option when bandwidth is limited or people prefer not to be on camera, live chat suits shorter check-ins and text messaging can support those who like to reflect before replying. These options make it easier to fit therapy around work, parenting or travel and to choose the format that feels most workable.
Frequently asked
What kinds of issues does Paul help with?
Paul supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression and grief, along with addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, self-esteem and parenting-related strain.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His work is calm and collaborative, using listening and practical tasks to help change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills.
What is his background and experience?
He has six years of experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties and draws on that experience when planning sessions.
What credentials does he hold and where is he based?
Paul holds NCPS and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages and international options are available?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
He offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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