Philip Smyth, BACP
Philip Smyth is a counsellor with four years of practical experience in face-to-face and online work.
- Stress & Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
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About Philip
Philip Smyth is a counsellor with four years of practical experience in face-to-face and online work. He moved into counselling after seeing the benefits of therapy in his own life, and he now aims to help others who are carrying heavy emotional burdens. Philip listens closely and offers straightforward support.
He helps people talk through stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. He also works with those dealing with grief, addictions and major life changes.
Background and approach
He supports people with relationship difficulties and family problems. With couples he focuses on repairing trust, improving communication and rebuilding emotional closeness. Philip adapts his approach to the needs of the person or couple in front of him.
Philip uses a mix of approaches in sessions, including client-centred work, cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic ideas. He brings practical steps alongside space to reflect, so people can try small changes between meetings. He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP.
Sessions are available in English and he works with clients in the United Kingdom and internationally. Philip aims to create a calm, respectful atmosphere where people can feel heard and begin to make changes.
Registration
| Body | Registration number | Expires |
|---|---|---|
| BACP | 393399 | December 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 Philip works with
Everything Philip lists, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Money and financial issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Workplace issues
Approaches Philip lists
- Client-Centred Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Imago Relationship 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
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviours interact. It uses clear techniques to spot thinking patterns and try small changes that reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.
Psychodynamic work pays attention to past experiences and recurring patterns to help explain current difficulties. This approach can be useful for people who want to understand why they react in certain ways and to shift long-standing patterns.
Philip treats finding the right approach as a joint process. He will discuss your concerns, goals and preferences and agree which methods to try together. That way, the work adapts as you learn what helps most.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let people keep eye contact and use visual cues, phone sessions can fit into a short break or involve less bandwidth, and live chat or text messaging suit quick check-ins or written reflection. These options make it easier to fit counselling around work, family and travel while maintaining continuity of care.
Frequently asked
What issues does Philip commonly help with?
He supports people dealing with stress, anxiety and depression, along with relationship problems, grief and self-esteem concerns.
What is Philip's approach in sessions?
Sessions mix client-centred listening with cognitive behavioural techniques and psychodynamic reflection to combine practical steps with personal insight.
How much experience does he have?
Philip has four years of experience working with clients in both face-to-face and online settings.
What professional registration does he hold and where is he based?
He is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, BACP, and practises from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the UK work with him?
He accepts international clients and can work with people who are based outside the United Kingdom.
What session formats are available?
Philip offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat and text-based messaging to suit different schedules and preferences.
How are fees and starting therapy handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time; to begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability.
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