Paul Phillips

Paul Phillips welcomes people who are dealing with overwhelming life changes and difficult emotions. He introduces himself plainly and aims to make the first step easier for someone who is anxious or unsure. Paul uses a calm, supportive approach so people can talk openly and begin to find ways forward.

Paul draws on a mix of approaches to match what each person needs. He uses client-centred listening to prioritise what matters to the individual. He also uses cognitive behavioural techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and find practical ways to change it. Solution-focused ideas help set short-term goals and track small wins.

With six years of experience, Paul has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, grief, anxiety, addictions and issues around intimacy and self‑esteem. He also supports people facing relationship strain, blended family questions and the practical and emotional fallout of separation. He mentions work around anger, parenting, body image and men’s issues as part of his practice.

Paul holds NCPS as a credential and practices in the United Kingdom. He offers sessions in English and provides virtual counselling options. The subscription for sessions can be cancelled at any time, and scheduling follows the therapist's availability.

To begin, a simple Start Therapy button is used to complete a short matching questionnaire and arrange appointments. Paul aims to work collaboratively so people can make steady progress at a pace that suits them.

How Paul’s approaches work in online counselling

Client‑centred therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's experience. The therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects what matters to them and helps them feel heard, which can reduce shame and isolation.

Cognitive behavioural therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings and behaviours link together. In sessions this can mean spotting patterns, testing new ways of thinking and trying small behavioural experiments to ease anxiety or low mood.

Solution‑focused therapy concentrates on short‑term goals and practical steps. It helps people identify what is already working and build on those strengths to make steady progress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and suggest which methods might help most. This is a collaborative process, and adjustments are made as therapy progresses.

If you are considering online therapy, check which session options are currently offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments around daily life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check‑ins when that suits a busy schedule. Ask about the practical arrangements so sessions can be planned to match your needs and routines.