- Person-centred approach
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Solution-focused work
About Phillipa
Phillipa Whitehead is a BACP registered counsellor with 11 years of experience working in the United Kingdom. She supports adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and grief, low self-esteem and related concerns. Phillipa writes plainly and works with people who feel stuck or who are facing a crisis and want a different way forward.
She uses a person-centred approach that keeps the client in control of the pace and focus of sessions. That approach is about listening and helping people find their own solutions. Phillipa also draws on cognitive behavioural methods and solution-focused techniques when these are helpful for practical change.
In sessions she will talk through what is happening now and what the person wants to change. Practical strategies may be discussed alongside longer conversations about past experiences. Sessions are paced to suit the person rather than following a strict template.
Her background includes work with adults across a range of settings over more than a decade. That experience covers common issues such as anxiety and sleeping problems, and more complex areas like trauma, addictions and relationship or intimacy-related concerns.
Phillipa accepts work with international clients and conducts sessions in English. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
Therapeutic approaches used in online sessions
Phillipa uses person-centred work to listen and respond to what matters most to the client. That approach focuses on the person’s priorities and lets them guide the pace and topics in sessions, which can help when navigating anxiety or relationship concerns.She also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which looks at the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours and offers practical steps to try between sessions. CBT can be useful for worries, sleep problems and unhelpful patterns that keep repeating.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Phillipa will discuss options with each person and decide together what methods and goals suit their needs and preferences. This collaborative choice helps shape both short-term strategies and longer conversations about past experiences.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are offered, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people value online sessions because they can fit therapy into a busy day, take shorter check-ins during a lunch break, avoid travel time, or choose phone rather than video when lower bandwidth or a quieter setting is needed. Registered or accredited professionals tailor sessions to practical life demands rather than forcing a rigid schedule.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Phillipa commonly help with?
She supports adults with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem and related problems including addictions and sleeping issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She works mainly in a person-centred way, listening and helping clients set the pace. Cognitive behavioural and solution-focused techniques are used when practical strategies are needed.
How much experience does she have?
Phillipa has 11 years of professional experience working with adults in a variety of settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a BACP Therapist - Registered Member MBACP and practices from the United Kingdom.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How are fees arranged?
Fees vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.