- stress and anxiety
- relationship difficulties
- trauma and abuse
About Philip
Philip "Phil" Burns is an ACA counsellor in Australia with eight years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues and depression.
Phil uses a practical, down-to-earth style in sessions. He encourages people to notice their strengths and personal values. That helps people make clearer choices about how they want to respond to difficult situations.
Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and which skills will help. Phil draws on a range of counselling models and adapts them to the client's needs. This means sessions can include talking through thoughts, learning new coping skills, and practising small behaviour changes.
He believes past experiences influence current patterns, so he asks about background and relationships to understand how problems developed. At the same time he looks for steps that can be taken now to reduce stress and improve communication.
Phil has worked with a wide range of concerns across relationships and personal wellbeing. He also supports people coping with caregiver stress, grief, family conflict, and issues linked to major illness or separation. His experience helps him offer grounded, straightforward support to people wanting practical change.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. The service uses a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Phil uses a mix of evidence-based therapeutic techniques. Person-centred work focuses on understanding the person's values and strengths and helps them make clearer choices about how to act. Acceptance and commitment approaches teach practical skills for noticing thoughts and making value-based moves even when feelings are difficult. Cognitive behavioural techniques look at the link between thoughts, feelings and actions and offer tools to change unhelpful patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Phil discusses options with the client and selects methods together based on the client's goals and preferences. This collaborative process means the plan can change over time as needs shift.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people use sessions during a lunch break or from another convenient location. Ask about session length and format when scheduling to match practical needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related concerns and depression, plus related family and caregiving matters.
What is his therapeutic approach like?
He uses practical, evidence-based techniques and draws on multiple counselling models to suit each person. Sessions often combine talking, skill-building and behaviour-focused work.
How much experience does he have?
He has eight years of experience working with a range of presenting issues in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is a member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA) and works in Australia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients book sessions?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid and what does it cost?
Sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time and cost varies with location.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, then schedule a first session.