Counsellor profile
Philip Craig, AASW
Australia
AASW social worker - Stress and relationships
Continue with PhilipWhere Philip stands
- Credentials
- AASW
- Registration
- AASW, Australia / 478984
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Australia
About
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship patterns
- ACT and CBT methods
About Philip
Philip Craig is an AASW social worker with five years of professional experience in Australia. He works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem and depression. He also supports those facing motivation challenges and confidence issues.
Philip keeps sessions straightforward. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what practical steps can help. He usually listens first, then helps people try techniques from approaches like CBT and ACT to move forward. Sessions are conversational rather than lecture-style.
He draws on attachment-based ideas when relationships and closeness are part of the problem. That means looking at patterns people repeat with partners and friends, and practising different ways of communicating and setting limits. Philip also uses some DBT skills for managing strong emotions and staying steady during difficult moments.
Philip aims to adapt the way he works to what each person needs. He will talk through goals and agree a plan together. People can expect short-term strategies alongside longer-term work on beliefs and habits that keep them stuck.
Philip works in English and is based in Australia. He does not accept international clients. Before booking, readers should confirm the current session formats and scheduling details.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Philip uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting controlled by them, and to clarify values that guide small, meaningful actions. ACT is often useful for anxiety, low mood and getting unstuck.He also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and try practical experiments that change behaviour. CBT helps with stress, depression and managing day-to-day reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip will discuss options and decide together which methods suit the person's goals and preferences. That collaborative choice can shift over time as needs change.
The biography does not specify which online session formats are used, so readers should confirm available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Philip will also adapt exercises and homework so they work in everyday settings rather than relying on clinic-based materials.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Australia
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and relationship issues, plus related concerns such as low self-esteem and codependency.
What is his therapy style like?
Philip keeps sessions conversational and practical, focusing on current problems and small, doable steps.
How much experience does he have?
He has five years of professional experience working in Australia.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is credentialed with the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW) and practises in Australia.
Can I see him if I live outside Australia?
Sessions are offered in English and he does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not list session formats; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the counsellor supplied to BetterHelp. A registration can be checked with the body that issued it.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.