- Client-centred approach
- Workplace wellbeing
- Addiction support
About Philip
Philip Hynes is a counsellor with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and 15 years of experience in the United Kingdom. He focuses on work and wellbeing concerns and on everyday struggles like stress, anxiety and low mood. He asks practical questions and helps people use their own strengths to face difficult moments.
Philip believes people know their story best and that therapy should build on what already works. He offers steady support while people make changes at their own pace. Taking the first step can feel daunting, and he aims to make that step clearer and more manageable.
In sessions he listens without rushing and encourages practical steps between meetings. He helps people handle grief, anger and addiction-related problems by breaking issues into smaller parts. He also supports people dealing with guilt, shame, isolation, jealousy and social anxiety.
Philip works with people experiencing workplace pressures, communication problems, and relationship endings such as divorce and separation. He also has experience with veteran and armed forces issues and process addictions including porn, exercise and gambling concerns.
His practice is grounded in a client-centred approach that keeps the person’s perspective central. That means sessions focus on what matters most to the client and on clear, achievable goals. People who prefer calm, practical guidance tend to find his style helpful.
How client‑centred therapy adapts to online care
Client‑centred Therapy focuses on the person in the room and on their own experience. It involves deep listening, reflecting what the person says, and helping them clarify what they want to change. This approach is often used for stress, anxiety, low mood, grief and difficulties with self‑esteem because it helps people feel heard and more able to try new steps.For someone unsure which approach fits best, finding the right method is part of the work together. Philip will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, and then suggest ways of working that match those needs. Decisions about style and pace are made together so the plan suits day‑to‑day life.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy routine and to keep therapy consistent during travel or relocation. It can reduce commuting time, help with shorter check‑in meetings and allow sessions to happen around work breaks. The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm which formats are available before booking. Registered or accredited professionals and therapists often use online sessions to maintain regular contact and practical progress without changing the core of the therapeutic work.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Credentials
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Philip help with?
He supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief and anger, plus addictions and process addictions such as porn, exercise and gambling.
What is Philip's therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centred approach, listening closely and helping people use their own strengths to set practical goals and make steady change.
How long has he been practising?
Philip has 15 years of professional experience working with clients in the UK on a range of emotional and behavioural issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and works in the United Kingdom.
Can I work with him if I'm based outside the UK?
Yes, he accepts international clients and offers sessions to people living outside the United Kingdom.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I begin working with Philip?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.