Counsellor profile
Philip Gilson-Smith, NCPS
United Kingdom
NCPS counsellor - relationships and stress
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- Credentials
- NCPS
- Registration
- NCPS, United Kingdom / NCPS1218
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- United Kingdom
About
- Anxiety and depression
- Relationship patterns
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Philip
Philip Gilson-Smith is an NCPS counsellor practising in the United Kingdom with five years of experience. He works with adults who are struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, addiction, relationship difficulties and related issues. Philip also lists codependency, attachment concerns and parenting strains among his focus areas.
Philip describes an integrative way of working that centres on the person in front of him. He listens for patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. Then he helps people name those patterns and look at how they get in the way of goals or calm. Sessions are conversational and aim to be straightforward rather than technical.
He often helps people who feel stuck because of old habits or unhelpful responses to stress and loss. That can include problems with self-esteem, anger, grief or coping with big life changes. He also works with people facing issues linked to addiction, domestic violence recovery and breakup-related distress.
Philip uses a mix of approaches to suit the issue at hand. He draws on Client-Centred Therapy to keep the work focused on the person's experience. He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for practical coping strategies, and elements of mindfulness and Jungian thinking when exploring meaning and inner patterns.
For someone who keeps putting others first, Philip aims to help surface the unconscious habits that lead to that pattern. He supports people to set clearer boundaries, build steadier self-esteem and make choices that align with their own aims. To begin, readers are asked to follow the practice's online matching steps before booking a first session.
How sessions work
Approaches used in online sessions
Philip uses Client-Centred Therapy to focus on a person's immediate experience and to keep conversations grounded in what matters most to them. This approach helps when someone is unsure how they feel or wants to try talking things through without heavy interpretation.He also uses Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, which breaks down thinking and behaviour patterns to build practical coping skills. CBT can be useful for anxiety, stress and for changing repeated responses that cause problems in relationships.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Philip will discuss what seems most useful based on a person's goals, preferences and the issue at hand. He treats this as a collaborative process and may combine elements of different methods as needed.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow for quieter check-ins that do not need long travel, and sometimes make it simpler to use short appointments during a lunch break or a less busy time. Registered or accredited professionals commonly arrange sessions to suit a person's schedule and practical needs.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
United Kingdom
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with anxiety, depression, stress, relationship problems, addiction and related concerns such as grief and self-esteem.
How would he describe his therapeutic style?
He uses an integrative, person-focused approach that looks for repeating patterns and practical steps to change them.
How much experience does he have?
Philip has five years of experience working as a counsellor in the UK.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is listed with NCPS and practises in the United Kingdom.
Do sessions take place in other languages or across borders?
Sessions are offered in English and he accepts international clients.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be cancelled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule an initial 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.